Introduction
This program, developed by Global Horizon Training Center, provides participants with the essential knowledge, skills, and techniques required to effectively manage facilities. It covers key areas such as strategic and financial planning, engineering design, maintenance, and operations.
Participants will gain a practical understanding of how to manage facilities from operational, environmental, contractual, and technical perspectives, enabling them to make informed decisions and optimize overall facility performance.
Course Objectives
By the end of this program, participants will be able to:
- Explain the foundations and core principles of Facility Management
- Analyze strategic options and make effective decisions in managing facilities
- Evaluate environmental and contractual factors in facility site selection
- Apply engineering planning tools for efficient facility layout and design
- Understand automation and disaster recovery considerations in facility management
- Implement effective maintenance management strategies
- Apply project management techniques to manage large-scale facility operations
- Utilize financial analysis and capital budgeting tools for facility decision-making
- Enhance operational efficiency and long-term facility performance
Target Audience
This program is designed for:
- Facility Managers and Supervisors
- Operations and Maintenance Managers
- Engineers and Technical Professionals
- Project Managers involved in facility and infrastructure projects
- Procurement and Contract Management Professionals
- Financial and Planning Professionals involved in asset management
- HSE and Security Officers
- Professionals transitioning into Facility Management roles
- Anyone responsible for managing or supporting facility operations
Outline
Day 1: Foundations of Facility Management & Strategic Planning
- Overview and Definition of Facility Management
- Roles and Responsibilities of the Facility Manager
- Core Facility Management Activities
- Key Challenges and Risks in Facility Management
- Strategic Facility Planning Concepts
- In-house vs. Outsourcing Decisions
- Facility Management Strategic Options
- Outsourcing Facility Functions and Supplier Selection
- Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
- Facility Location and Site Selection Criteria
Day 2: Engineering Planning and Facility Design
- Engineering Planning Principles in Facility Management
- Design Requirements and Facility Layouts
- Furniture Planning Approaches:
- Closed Plan Approach
- Open Plan Approach
- Space Utilization and Furniture Considerations
- Analytical Design Tools:
- Criteria Matrix
- Adjacency Matrix
- Relationship Diagram
- Bubble Diagram
- Block Planning
- Introduction to Facility Management Information Systems (FMIS)
Day 3: Maintenance and Operations Management
- Maintenance Management Frameworks and Strategies
- Types of Maintenance:
- Emergency Maintenance
- Corrective Maintenance
- Preventive Maintenance
- Predictive Maintenance
- Enhancing Operational Efficiency in Facilities
- Facility Security and Risk Control Measures
- Integrating Maintenance with Operational Planning
Day 4: Managing Large Facility Projects
- Defining Large Facility Projects and Their Complexity
- Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) in Facility Projects
- Project Scheduling Techniques
- Developing and Using Gantt Charts
- Resource Planning and Allocation
- Monitoring and Controlling Facility Projects
- Applying Project Management Best Practices
Day 5: Facility Financial Management
- Principles of Financial Management in Facilities
- Evaluating Alternative Facility Plans
- Ranking and Selecting the Best Alternatives
- Weighted Factor Comparison Techniques
- Facility Budgeting and Cost Control
- Financial Ratios and Trend Analysis
- Capital Budgeting Techniques for Facility Investments
- Aligning Financial Decisions with Strategic Objectives
About London
The UK capital of London is a city that combines the old and the new. It is as equally famous for the latest fashion and innovation as it is for its impressive heritage. London's attractions range from the Royal Palace to the DIY atmosphere of its markets. It is also a picturesque city of parks and of course, the majestic Thames River. The city extends for miles beyond its ancient core and each neighborhood has its own charming atmosphere for visitors to explore. London also wears its status as a world city proudly and the influence of different cultures is plain to see in the food and fashion of the capital.
Things to do and places to visit in London
With so many attractions in London, anyone can find something to delight them. Art lovers will enjoy the world-renowned museums and galleries, most of which are free. Sports fans are spoilt for choice by the city's array of football clubs. Theatre and music fans have a vast list of venues to visit, whilst shopaholics have Harrods, Oxford Street, Camden and much more to look forward to after arranging flights to London.
Some unmissable London attractions include:
- Seeing priceless masterpieces in the Tate Britain or the National Gallery.
- Watching the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace.
- Visiting Trafalgar Square's famous monument.
- Marveling at the Crown Jewels in the Tower of London.
- Getting a bird's eye view of the city from the London Eye.
- Tasting one of Brick Lane's famous curries.
- Browsing the exclusive shops of Knightsbridge.
- Visiting a market – Spitalfields for antiques, Camden for clothes or Borough Market for street food.
- Admiring design from around the world in the Victoria and Albert Museum.
- Looking for clues at the home of fiction's most famous detective, Sherlock Holmes.
- Strolling through one of the lovely parks, including Hyde Park, St James' Park or Kew Gardens.
- Eating Britain's most famous dish, fish and chips.
- Watching the street performers in Covent Garden.
- Enjoying the views at a South Bank cafe.