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The Professional FM Module 1 (Code 1005PRF1)

18th - 20th May 2010 (9:00AM - 5:00PM)

Location Central London
Contact Kay Morrow
Email info@bifm-training.co.uk
Tel 020 7404 4440
Website www.bifm-training.com
Details The Professional Facilities Manager 1 (Intermediate Module I)

Aim

To explain the strategic impact of facilities management on organisations and how to apply techniques to add value to the facilities management operation and improve its performance in line with organisational objectives

Objectives

By the end of this course you will be able to describe:

How Facilities Management relates to organisational objectives and business drivers
The impact that commercial priorities and culture have on the provision and resourcing of FM services
The key factors driving facilities requirements and how these influence the priorities for FM service levels and resourcing
A systematic approach to determining the space needs of your organisation through collecting and analysing facilities performance information in respect of layout, utilisation & design
The range of new and emerging workspace design solutions and how to develop proposals for more effective work environments and the best use of workspace
How to use building data to conduct a building appraisal and performance evaluation
Key aspects of financial management for facilities managers and understanding facilities costs in the wider business context
How to collect and interpret financial information and to explore the part played by FM in the business as a whole
How occupancy costs fit in to the context of the wider business
How to manage a relocation project, and the key principles of project management
Structuring project teams, understanding roles and responsibilities
How to identify key environmental and sustainability issues, legislative requirements and develop a mitigation plan
How to identify key environmental and sustainability issues
Appraisal tools for assessing your energy and environmental management status, and how to avoid energy waste
Risk assessment methods and business continuity planning
How to develop and implement disaster recovery strategies
The role of security, security threats, and measures to reduce weaknesses
Key aspects of fire safety management, statutory obligations and fire risk reduction

Description

This course will help delegates understand the strategic impact of facilities management on organisations, and the business drivers that determine operational priorities. You will learn how to apply management techniques to add value to the facilities management operation and improve its performance in line with organisational objectives. It will encourage you to recognise and act on opportunities to improve overall business performance through more effective facilities planning and management.

Intended for: public and private sector staff with a minimum of two or three years’ management experience in the field, who are looking to develop an already sound understanding of day to day operations into a strategic view of facilities management. Suitable delegates would include: facilities / premises / estates or site services managers; project planners and managers; and consultants / advisers assisting clients with policy-making.
 

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