Facilities Management

Program Overview

This online program provides comprehensive training in facility management, covering operations, project management, finance, leadership, and strategy. It prepares students for the IFMA's Facility Management Professional® (FMP®) credential and is suitable for professionals seeking to advance their careers in facility management or related fields. The program is taught by an experienced instructor and offers flexible evening classes.

Program Outline

Outline:

Course Topics

• Operations and Maintenance
• Introduction to Operations and Maintenance
• Assess Facility Needs
• Manage/Oversee Operations and Maintenance of Building, Systems and Equipment
• Manage/Oversee Occupant Services
• Select the Best Resources
• Measure and Optimize Operations and Maintenance Performance
• Project Management
• Introduction to Project Management
• Define Projects
• Plan Projects
• Manage and Oversee Projects
• Close Projects
• Finance and Business
• Finance and Business in the Facility Organization
• Financial Management of the Facility Organization
• Procurement in the Facility Organization
• Contracts in the Facility Organization
• Leadership and Strategy
• Plan Strategically
• Lead and Manage the Facility Organization
• Provide Leadership to the Entire Organization

Assessment:

Successful completion of the four course assessments will qualify students for IFMA’s Facility Management Professional® (FMP®) credential.

Teaching:

• 100% Online!
• Class meets Monday and Wednesday Evenings from 6:00 pm -7:30 pm.
• Instructor: Kevin Phoenix, CFM, an engineering and facilities management professional and mentor with over 35 years of experience.

Careers:

• Facility management practitioners looking to increase their depth-of-knowledge in the foundational FM topics deemed critical by employers.
• Individuals who are transitioning into the FM profession.
• Related-industry practitioners such as architects, designers and safety engineers.
• Facility-related product and service providers.
• Students entering the profession from colleges, universities, certificate or technical programs.
• LEED professionals seeking continuing education hours.
• Federal employees and contractors looking to comply with the Federal Buildings Personnel Training Act (FBPTA).