Start Date: 15 Jun, 2026
End Date: 19 Jun, 2026
Duration: 5 Days
Overall Description:
This course is a hands-on, practical deep dive into elevating the function of facility management from a reactive, maintenance-focused role to a proactive, value-driven business imperative. We'll explore the modern framework for facility planning and management, providing you with the tools to optimize asset lifecycles, minimize costs, and create a safe, productive, and sustainable environment for your entire enterprise. You'll learn to align your facilities strategy with overarching business goals, ensuring every decision you make is a strategic investment in your organization's future.
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, participants will have the knowledge and skills to:
Develop a robust, strategic facility plan that aligns with and supports core business objectives. Implement best-practice maintenance and operational strategies to enhance asset reliability and reduce lifecycle costs. Evaluate and apply cutting-edge technologies and systems, such as CAFM and IoT, to modernize facility management. Master budgeting and financial planning techniques to effectively manage facility expenditures and demonstrate return on investment. Lead facility teams with a strong focus on health, safety, and environmental excellence, ensuring compliance and a positive workplace culture.
Course Outline:
- Strategic Foundations of Facility Management
- The evolution of FM and its link to business strategy.
- Developing a mission, vision, and strategic plan for your facilities.
- The role of the Facility Manager as a strategic business partner.
- Planning, Financials, and Budgeting
- Capital planning vs. operational budgeting.
- Lifecycle costing analysis for major assets.
- Creating a defensible and transparent facilities budget.
- Operations and Maintenance Excellence
- Designing and implementing a preventative maintenance program.
- Introduction to predictive maintenance techniques.
- Space management and optimization strategies.
- Technology and Smart Facilities
- Understanding and selecting Computer-Aided Facility Management (CAFM) systems.
- Leveraging IoT and data analytics for performance insights.
- Integrating smart building technology for efficiency.
- Health, Safety, and Sustainability
- Compliance with international HSE standards.
- Emergency preparedness and business continuity planning.
- Implementing sustainable and green building practices.
- Performance Measurement and Leadership
- Establishing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for FM.
- Benchmarking and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Effective leadership and communication skills for FM professionals.
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for professionals who are responsible for the planning, management, and upkeep of an organization's physical assets. This includes, but is not limited to:
Facility Managers and Directors Maintenance Engineers and Supervisors Operations and Administrative Managers Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Officers Real Estate and Property Managers Individuals aspiring to leadership roles in facilities and operations.
Course Methodology:
We utilize a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. This training course will be conducted as a highly interactive workshop session. A variety of training methodologies will be used Before and during the course whenever applicable. Some of these methods are gamification, online pre-post test, role plays, self-assessment instruments, group exercises & case studies.
