Facility Management (FM) is a critical discipline that ensures the optimal functionality of the built environment by integrating people, processes, place, and technology. This 5-day training program, designed by Global Horizon Training Center, delves into the core principles, best practices, and advanced strategies of facility management. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of how to manage facilities efficiently, ensure safety and comfort, and align FM practices with organizational goals. The program will combine theory with real-world applications to develop highly skilled facility managers who can adapt to dynamic business environments and contribute to organizational excellence.
By the end of this training program, participants will be able to:
Understand the fundamentals and evolving role of facility management within organizations.
Apply strategic planning principles to facility operations.
Develop sustainable, safe, and effective facility maintenance and management strategies.
Utilize performance measurement tools to evaluate facility operations.
Improve space utilization, environmental impact, and occupant satisfaction.
Collaborate effectively with stakeholders to meet organizational and user needs.
Facility Management professionals in mid-level roles
Building and property management professionals
Technical staff seeking to broaden their FM skills
Operations professionals working within facility environments
Individuals with 3 to 7 years of experience in facility management, operations, or building services
Enhanced operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness of facility-related services.
Improved compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
Increased employee productivity and satisfaction through better-managed facilities.
Elevated brand image and organizational reputation through professional facility management.
Reduced operational risks and more resilient infrastructure.
Support for sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives.
Day 1:
Introduction to Facility Management & Its Strategic Role
Definition, scope, and evolution of facility management.
Facility management’s contribution to organizational performance.
Key functions and responsibilities of facility managers.
Regulatory and legal frameworks in facility management.
The future of FM: trends and emerging technologies.
Day 2:
Facility Planning & Space Management
Principles of strategic facility planning.
Space utilization and optimization techniques.
Workplace design for flexibility and productivity.
Planning for growth, change, and downsizing.
Case studies in effective facility planning.
Day 3:
Maintenance Management & Operations Excellence
Types of maintenance strategies (preventive, predictive, reactive).
Asset management and lifecycle costing.
Managing vendors and service providers.
Ensuring safety, health, and environmental compliance.
Measuring performance and key performance indicators (KPIs).
Day 4:
Financial Management & Risk Mitigation
Budgeting for facility operations and capital projects.
Cost control and procurement strategies.
Risk assessment and contingency planning.
Emergency preparedness and disaster recovery in facilities.
Managing FM-related contracts and service agreements.
Day 5:
Sustainability, Technology, and Integrated Facility Management
Green building practices and environmental stewardship.
Technology in FM: Building Management Systems (BMS) and smart facilities.
Stakeholder communication and change management.
Integrating FM with organizational culture and goals.
Final group activity: Developing an FM improvement plan.