Facilities Management Online Course

CPD Approved RoSPA Approved
Facilities Management
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  • Start when you like

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  • Train teams of all sizes

  • Bulk discounts starting at 10% off 10 courses

  • Learn on any device (desktop, mobile or tablet)

£125 +VAT

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Includes a 10% discount for 10+ courses

This online course has been designed to provide learners with a thorough introduction to the roles and responsibilities of a successful Facilities Manager.

Facilities Management covers a wide range of topics – from ensuring health and safety compliance through to improving sustainability and managing space efficiency – and it’s important that you have an understanding of each. This course outlines the main responsibilities of a Facilities Manager and provides learners with the information, tips and tricks required to carry out the role effectively.

This course was last audited on: 10th Feb 2023
  • Written in compliance with UK legislation and guidance
  • Developed by health and safety professionals
  • Accredited by CPD and Assured by RoSPA Qualifications
  • Online training course and assessment with no time limits
  • Full audio voiceover
  • Approximate duration: 3-4 hours
  • Same day digital certificate. Printed certificate posted the next working day

Aims of the course

By the end of this course, learners will:

  • Understand the responsibilities and duties of an effective Facilities Manager.
  • Know what needs to be considered when managing the day-to-day services used by a business.
  • Understand what is meant by space management and know how to ensure that the workplace is being used efficiently and safely.
  • Know what should be considered in order for the workplace to comply with health and safety legislation.
  • Understand the significance of environmental responsibility and sustainability and how these can be applied to the business.
  • Understand how to manage and control people, including staff and contractors.
  • Understand the importance of cost management, including budgeting, reducing costs and negotiating expenditure

Certification

CPD Approved
RoSPA Approved

All of our courses are accredited by the CPD Certification Service as conforming to universally accepted Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.

This course is also assured by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents through their RoSPA Qualifications Assurance System, as providing up-to-date, quality and content-approved training.

On successful completion of the course you will be sent a quality assured certificate through the post the next working day. This can be used to provide evidence for compliance and audit. 


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Course content

ModuleDescription
1Introduction to Facilities Management

What is facilities management? Locations that require a facilities manager, consequences of poor management, person specification and main responsibilities.

2Services Management

Legal responsibilities, facilities needs assessments, hard and soft services, schedules, heating and lighting, water and toilet facilities, air conditioning and ventilation, accessibility, waste disposal and cleaning, rest facilities and catering, workplace furniture, IT systems, general repairs and maintenance, site security and parking.

3Space Management

Premises management, workplace layout, space efficiency, health and safety compliance, welfare facilities, building leases, sourcing new premises and managing moves.

4Health and Safety

Why compliance is important, relevant laws, risk assessment, fire safety, staff safety, security and loss prevention, first aid facilities and ergonomics.

5Environmental Responsibilities

Workplace responsibilities, sustainability, social responsibility, environmental management, going green, recycling, energy efficiency and educating workers.

6People Management

Managing staff, day-to-day problems, managing your employer, managing contractors, negotiation skills and key contacts.

7Cost Management

Reducing costs, reviewing costs, bookkeeping, budgeting, contingency planning and asset registers.


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Assessment

The online assessment is taken on completion of the training material. You will be asked 25 multiple choice questions with a pass mark of 80%. The answers are marked automatically so you will instantly know whether you have passed. If you don't pass don't worry! You can take the test as many times as you need with no extra charge.


Who should take this course?

This course is best suited for managers and supervisors who are new to the role of Facilities Manager or who have little technical background. The course is also ideal for learners who wish to gain a better understanding of what facilities management involves, for those who wish to re-enforce their existing knowledge and for people who simply want to explore what’s required by the role.

The course is written at an introductory level and so no pre-requisite knowledge or training is required.


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Certificate

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