The British Academy for Training and Development offers a comprehensive Facility Planning and Management Training Course, designed to offer attendees skill and knowledge for efficiently planning, operating, and managing facilities in any type of industry.

The Facility Planning and Management Training Course embraces all major areas in facility management, from strategic planning to everyday operations. It will examine techniques for optimising facility performance while ensuring safety and environmental compliance as well as the latest technology solutions in maintenance and operations. In addition, the course covers other critical themes, such as cost management, sustainability practices, and risk mitigation strategies for improving the total efficiency and functionality of facilities.

Knowledge on Space Planning, Maintenance Management, Energy Efficiency, and Asset Management will make attendees well-versed in ensuring the facility's contribution to the organisation's goals.

Objective:

The key objectives of Facility Planning and Management Training Course are:

Understanding the principles of facility management and its strategic role.Skills development in planning, designing, and optimizing the layout of facilities.Learning effective techniques in maintenance planning and management.Application of best practices in health safety and environmental compliance.Identifying ways of improving energy efficiency and to implement sustainable solutions.Improving competence in risk management and preparedness for emergencies.Mastering facility management technologies in order to make informed decisions.Understand sustainability in Facility Management.Outsource key Facility Management operations to third party organisations.Who Should Attend?

This is a course most appropriate for: 

Facility Managers and Supervisors Operations ManagersMaintenance Engineers and TechniciansHealth and Safety Officers. Architects and Designers in facility layout Project Managers supervising facility projects Anyone wishing to make a career in facility planning and managementHow Will Attendees Benefit?

By attending the Facility Planning and Management Training Course, attendees will gain:

Professional Knowledge Enhancement: Development of in-depth knowledge and practical skills in facility management for improved workplace and operational efficiency.Better Decision-Making: Develop an understanding of informed decision-making in facility planning, resource allocation, and risk management for improved organisational performance.Operational Efficiency Enhancement: Learn various opportunities for space optimisation, maintenance process streamlining, and cost-effective solutions for facility operations.Saving Energy: Evaluate how energy-efficient practices and sustainable building methods can be integrated to accomplish lower costs and reduced environmental impact.Better Standards for Compliance and Safety: Gain mastery of regulations and best practices related to health, safety, and environmental management to develop safer working environments.Technology-Oriented Facility Management: Acquire first hand exposure to the contemporary world of facility management with smart systems and digital tools aiding their monitoring and control.Career Development Opportunities: Equip yourself with a skill set in high demand for new positions and leadership roles in the facility management industry.Networking and Knowledge Exchange: Network with peers and experts, sharing experiences and best practices that feed into enhanced learning and professional development.

• The foundations of Facility Management

• Key concepts

• Core competencies

• Roles and responsibilities

• Facility Planning

• Key issues

• Utilizing space

• Stakeholder management

• Risks

• Facility Management Strategy

• The business context and drivers

• Strategy formulation, analysis, development and implementation

• FM Strategy checklist

• Managing the workplace

• People management

• Productivity

• Health, safety and security

• 5S

• Outsourcing Facility Management

• The outsourcing decision

• FM and procurement

• The outsourcing process

• Developing the contract

• Specifying the service

• Service delivery and performance management

• Continuity of service

• End user requirements

• Managing service providers

• Managing performance

• SLA’s / KPI’s

• Dealing with poor performance

• Understand the role of Project and Maintenance Management in Facility Management

• Project Management phases and skills

• Maintenance management essentials

• Continuous improvement in FM

• Understand Sustainability in Facility Management

• The sustainability agenda

• Environmental considerations

• CSR

• Innovation