The Complete Course on Facilities Management

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Course Introduction

Facilities such as buildings, utility plants, power and water distribution networks, production plants, parking lots, and landscaping are becoming increasingly complex and costly. As one of the largest budget items for organizations, Facilities Management presents significant opportunities for cost savings, while also managing valuable assets.

The Complete Course on Facilities Management applies Best Practices to help you organize and manage a facilities department effectively, treating it as a successful business within a business. The course focuses on balancing asset performance with cost-efficiency, ensuring that facilities are operated and maintained in a way that integrates function, people, and place. You will learn strategies to optimize facilities management, improving both performance and cost outcomes.

Objectives

By attending this COPEX training course, delegates 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 (Maintenance) Contract Types
  • Identify and Monitor the Performance of the Facilities Management Processes

Who Should Attend?

This COPEX training course is suitable for a wide range of professionals who are involved in any aspect of Facilities Management, but will greatly benefit:

  • Facility Managers, Asset & Maintenance Managers
  • Manager Utilities
  • Operational Managers
  • Maintenance & Reliability Engineers
  • Technical Managers & Supervisors
  • Consultants in 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

Certificate

  • COPEX Certificate of Attendance will be provided to delegates who attend and complete the course

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Whats Makes Copex Courses Unique?

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

This FAQ section provides quick answers to the most common questions about our services, procedures, and policies. We aim to make your experience with us as straightforward as possible. For further assistance, our support team is ready to help.

Yes, and we'd love to make that happen. COPEX  specialises in fully customised in-house training, adapting course content to align with your organisation's unique goals, culture, and industry demands. Get in touch with us directly and we'll craft the right solution for your team.

Yes, the choice is yours. The The Complete Course on Facilities Management Training Course  runs in a traditional classroom setting across various international locations, and it's also available as a live online programme for those who prefer to learn from wherever they are. Pick the format that fits your lifestyle and schedule best.

Not at all. The The Complete Course on Facilities Management Training Course doors are open to everyone, regardless of your background or how many years you've been in the industry. That said, having some familiarity with the subject area can help you get even more out of the experience.

Our team is available around the clock — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week — ready to answer any question you have. Whether you need help choosing the right course, completing your registration, or sorting out logistics, we're here for you.

Expect an engaging, hands-on journey — not a room full of slides and passive listening. COPEX’s delivery blends presentations with group discussions, real-world case studies, practical exercises, and collaborative workshops. The goal is simple: everything you learn, you can use immediately back at work.

You'll be in good hands. COPEX hosts its courses in premium 4-star and 5-star hotels, with professional, fully equipped training spaces designed for focus and comfort. Throughout each day, you'll enjoy refreshment breaks with coffee and snacks, plus a complimentary lunch following every session.

This The Complete Course on Facilities Management Training Course welcomes professionals from all walks of corporate life — whether you're a seasoned manager, an emerging team leader, a subject-matter specialist, or simply someone driven to grow in their field. If you're serious about advancing your career and deepening your expertise, this course was built with you in mind.

Absolutely. Every participant who successfully completes the The Complete Course on Facilities Management Training Course earns an COPEX Certificate of Completion — a recognised mark of professional achievement. Depending on the specific course, it may also qualify for Training credits, which will be clearly noted in the course details.

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