Facilities and Property Management Training Course

This course provides practical skills and knowledge for effectively managing buildings, facilities, and real estate assets. It focuses on maintenance planning, space management, operations control, safety compliance, vendor management, and cost optimization. Participants will learn how to ensure buildings and properties operate efficiently, safely, and sustainably while maximizing asset value.

Target Groups

• Facilities managers and officers
• Property managers and administrators
• Real estate professionals
• Building maintenance supervisors
• Corporate operations managers
• Government property officers
• Hospitality and institutional facility staff
• Students in real estate and management fields

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand principles of facilities and property management
• Plan and manage building operations effectively
• Develop preventive maintenance programs
• Optimize space utilization and asset performance
• Manage vendors and service contracts
• Ensure health, safety, and regulatory compliance
• Control operational costs and budgets
• Apply sustainability in facility operations
• Use technology in facilities management
• Improve tenant and stakeholder satisfaction

Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Facilities and Property Management

• Overview of facilities management
• Role of property managers
• Types of facilities and properties
• Key responsibilities and functions
• Industry trends and developments

Module 2: Building Operations Management

• Daily operations of facilities
• Building systems overview (HVAC, electrical, plumbing)
• Utilities management
• Space planning and allocation
• Operational efficiency strategies

Module 3: Maintenance Management

• Preventive and corrective maintenance
• Maintenance scheduling systems
• Asset lifecycle management
• Maintenance budgeting
• Equipment inspection and monitoring

Module 4: Property Management and Administration

• Tenant management and relations
• Lease agreements and administration
• Rent collection and financial tracking
• Property documentation systems
• Occupancy management

Module 5: Health, Safety, and Compliance

• Occupational health and safety standards
• Fire safety and emergency preparedness
• Regulatory compliance requirements
• Risk assessment in facilities
• Incident reporting and management

Module 6: Vendor and Contract Management

• Procurement of facility services
• Contractor selection and evaluation
• Service level agreements (SLAs)
• Performance monitoring
• Cost negotiation and control

Module 7: Financial Management in Facilities

• Budget planning and control
• Cost reduction strategies
• Utility cost management
• Capital expenditure planning
• Financial reporting and analysis

Module 8: Space and Asset Management

• Space utilization optimization
• Asset tracking and management
• Inventory of facility assets
• Workplace planning strategies
• Relocation and expansion planning

Module 9: Sustainability and Green Facilities Management

• Energy efficiency practices
• Waste management systems
• Sustainable building operations
• Environmental compliance
• Green certification standards

Module 10: Technology in Facilities Management

• Computer-aided facility management (CAFM)
• Building management systems (BMS)
• IoT in facilities management
• Digital monitoring tools
• Emerging trends in smart buildings