Online Facilities Management Diploma

On this facility management course online, you will learn about the scope of the facilities management function which encompasses a wide range of associated services. You will learn the various roles and responsibilities that a facilities manager could have within different organisations and at different levels.

Doing this facilities management course will help you understand hard and soft services, building services, office and building space and its effective management.  You will learn about the typical range of services which may be encompassed within facilities management in all sectors of the private, public and not-for profit economy.

Corporate responsibility and sustainable facilities management will be explored as part of a facilities management strategy. Key areas of facilities management includes adhering to health & safety, building codes, environmental, and industry-specific regulations.  Other areas covered include reducing carbon footprint, improving energy efficiency, and meeting corporate sustainability targets.

The factors that influence and shape the direction and priorities of FM strategy is explored on this part time facilities management course. Key Internal Drivers include: Supporting business growth, efficiency, and productivity through effective use of space and resources. Another aspect is ensuring that the workplace is functional, safe, and fit for purpose. With the move to hybrid work models, improving employee experience, and ensuring wellbeing is critical. There is a big push to reduce operating costs through efficiencies in energy use, maintenance, and service delivery. Many facility manager embrace smart building systems, IoT, and data-driven management for better control and insight.

Most importantly, doing this online facilities management course you will learn how to manage the revenue/operational budgets in the provision of support services. Learn about safety systems associated with the management and control of contractors and in-house staff undertaking support services work.

Key Units on the facilities management course:
Overview of Facilities Management
Facilities Management support services
Facilities Management Strategy
Progression
For student wishing to specialise in a particular area of facilities management, this part-time diploma in facilities management allows direct entry to the OTHM level 6 Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety.

There is a big demand for CMI graduates and this demand has increased exponentially in recent years, due to the growth in construction projects, new retail, apartment and commercial buildings that require to be maintained and managed.

Graduate demand:
Over 92% of successful graduates acquire new opportunities and roles as;

Facility Managers responsible for overseeing the overall operation and maintenance of buildings and services;
Service and workplace facility Manager, optimizing the use of space to improve productivity and employee satisfaction.
Soft Services Facility Manager who manages non-technical services that support the workplace.
Property or Estate Manager who manage a portfolio of buildings or estates, often in commercial or residential real estate
Many of our other facilities management graduates gain specialist roles as:

Maintenance Managers (former electricians) focusing on the physical upkeep of the facility and its systems;
Health, Safety, and Environmental ensuring that the facility complies with legal health and safety requirements;
Sustainability or Energy Managers who make the facility more energy-efficient and environmentally sustainable;
This qualification is offered by live online classes, over 3 months part time.