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 Paris
Lying on the River Seine, Paris is commonly referred to as the city for lovers, but it's actually a fantastic place for anyone to visit and explore. It's full of history, art, literature and amazing architecture for starters, but is also well known as being home to high fashion, which makes it a popular shopping destination. Visitors to the French Capital will find both high-end designer stores and quirky boutiques. The attractions of Paris range for art museums to shopping to simply taking a walk and soaking up the atmosphere. To top it all off, Paris has plenty of superb food and drink, in case there weren't already enough reasons to travel to Paris.
Things to do and places to visit in Paris
Anyone who travels to Paris is in for a treat, as it is a beautiful city full of atmosphere. Many of Paris' attractions are world-famous, but it's also a city where you can find hidden gems. Taking a flight to Paris for a short visit is really like visiting a number of different cities, as all of its neighbourhoods, or arrondissements, have their own distinct character. Examples include the medieval Latin Quarter and the bohemian Marais. Each and every one is worth exploring.
Great things to do in Paris include:
- Checking out the views from the top of the Eiffel Tower.
- Seeing renowned masterpieces, including the Mona Lisa in the Louvre.
- Taking a tour of the impressive, albeit slightly creepy, Paris Catacombs.
- Marvelling at the beautiful Notre Dame Cathedral.
- Browsing the designer stores around the Champs-Elysees.
- Munching snails in one of the city's haute cuisine eateries.
- Visiting the graves of luminaries including Oscar Wilde and Jim Morrison at Pere Lachaise Cemetery.
- Admiring the imposing Arc de Triomphe.
- Wandering around the boutiques of the Marais district.
- Watching the famous Paris St-Germain football team play.
- Taking in the Impressionist art at the Musee D'Orsay.
- Watching the world go by from a cafe terrace.
- Visiting the distinctive Centre Georges Pompidou.