Facilities Management Specialist

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Course Introduction

The British Standards Institution defines Facilities Management as: The integration of processes within an organization to maintain and develop the agreed services which support and enhance the effectiveness of its core activities.

Facilities managers are responsible for a wide range of services, including property strategy, space management, communications infrastructure, building maintenance, administration, and contract management. Facilities management encompasses space, infrastructure, people, and organizational needs.

This Facilities Management Specialist training course will cover how to establish, implement, manage, and continuously improve your facilities department to optimize performance within the constraints of cost, effectiveness, and other key factors throughout the facility's lifecycle.

The Facilities Management Specialist training course is designed to enhance delegates’ skills in managing facility staff and corporate assets while reducing workplace risk. As Facilities Management (FM) evolves, this training provides the latest insights into the field, balancing asset performance (functionality, availability, reliability, and safety) and addressing real-world challenges with best practices and practical solutions.

This training course will feature:

  • Proper Knowledge of the Basic Principles of Facilities Management
  • How to Apply Best Practices According to Several Norms
  • Understanding How to Operate and Maintain Facilities as a Business Within a Business
  • Sharing of Facilities Management Experience
  • Insights Regarding Current State of Facilities Management Processes and Possibilities to Improve Them

Objectives

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the Basics of Facilities Management
  • Understand How to Draw Up a Preventive Maintenance Concept, Based on Risk
  • Develop Strategies to Decide When and What to Outsource
  • Understand the Different Types of Contracts
  • Identify and Monitor the Facilities Management-Processes Performance

Training Methodology

This COPEX training course will utilise a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. This includes use of PP presentation slides, exercises and group discussion.

The training course is highly interactive and will prompt delegates to reflect on current practices and on their team goals. The tutor will guide and facilitate learning using a wide variety of methods including direct input, discussions, case studies and pair and group work.

Who Should Attend?

This COPEX training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • Professionals Who are Responsible for the Management, Operation and Maintenance of Facilities (Buildings, Production Facilities, Utilities, Power and Water Distributions Networks Landscaping, Etc.)
  • Professionals Aiming to Update Themselves on the Basic Elements, Best Practices and Implementation Aspects of Facilities Management

Course Outline

Day 1: An Overview of Facilities Management

  • The Facilities Management Process in General
  • Facilities Management as a Business Within a Business
  • Facilities Phases, Planning and Realization
  • Relationship Between Facilities Management and Asset Management

Day 2: The Basic Elements of Facilities Management

  • Facilities Roles, the Current State of Your Facilities Management Processes
  • Types of Planning
  • Strategic and Annual Planning, Life Cycle Cost Principles
  • Budgeting Principles
  • Work Planning and Control, Performance Management Regarding the Workflow

Day 3: Preventive Maintenance and Maintenance Strategy

  • Disaster Recovery Plans
  • Maintenance Concepts
  • Understanding RISK
  • Risk Based Maintenance, the Methodology
  • Steps in Developing an Effective & Risk-Based Maintenance Strategy
  • Typical Inspection and Maintenance Tasks for Utilities

Day 4: Outsourcing and Contracting

  • What to Outsource and What Not
  • Choosing the Right Contractor
  • How to Manage This
  • Contract Types
  • The Contracting Cycle
  • Service Level Agreements

Day 5: Performance Monitoring and Benchmarking

  • Continuous Improvement
  • Target Setting as a Starting Point
  • Monitoring Performance: Development and Use of Key Performance Indicators
  • The Facilities Management Balanced Scorecard (FMBSC)
  • Assessments, Audits and Benchmarking; Practical Exercise in Auditing
  • Course Review / Wrap Up

Accreditation

ILM Recognised Training Courses

Providers and Associations

Aztech Training
Coventry

Certificate

  • COPEX Certificate of Attendance will be provided to delegates who attend and complete the course
  • ILM Recognised Certificate for delegates who successfully attend and pass the required assessment

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COPEX Training is your gateway to professional growth, with over 20 years of experience turning potential into success. Each year, we deliver over 1,000 courses in 50+ countries, earning a stellar 98% satisfaction rate. Trusted by global giants like BP, the United Nations, and HSBC, we partner with top certification bodies to provide career-focused training that empowers individuals and drives organizational breakthroughs. Our mission? To transform the way professionals learn and grow in today’s fast-changing industries. Through expert insights, cutting-edge methods, and hands-on approaches, we equip you with the skills and confidence to tackle challenges, seize opportunities, and thrive in your career.

Led by a passionate leadership team and supported by a network of world-class trainers, COPEX Training connects professionals worldwide with life-changing opportunities. We are committed to excellence, ensuring every participant leaves with the tools, expertise, and confidence to conquer an ever-evolving world.

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Facilities & Asset Management Real Estate

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Our cancellation policy varies depending on the circumstances presented. Generally, cancellations must be initiated in formal writing at least 14 days prior to the commencement date of the training course. Further, the option to shift an existing registration to another training course on a later date is possible. Otherwise, a full refund will be initiated.

Our training courses courses are being held at five-star hotels in prime and iconic destinations across the globe. Cities such as Amsterdam, Barcelona, Dubai, Geneva, Istanbul, Kuala Lumpur, London, Houston, New York, Paris, Vienna, Zurich, etc.

Our training courses will run for 5 hours per day. The standard daily timing is from 8:30 am – 3:30 pm including the coffee/tea breaks and lunch.

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  • Bank transfer
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Published training course fees are inclusive of the training venue, training manual, writing materials, lunch and coffee breaks with refreshments over the entire duration of the training course.

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