Global Learning for Operational Leaders
Course ME-005
Certified Facility Manager (CFM)
What keeps a facility running safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively every day is not just routine maintenance, but a... The outline covers The Strategic Role of Facility Management, Facility Operations and Maintenanc...
- 5 daysClassroom or online
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- 9Cities
- €1,845Fees from
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22 sessions
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22 sessions
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Introduction
Course overview
What keeps a facility running safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively every day is not just routine maintenance, but a well-designed system of planning, coordination, and strategic facility management.
Without structured facility management, organizations often face rising operational costs, unexpected equipment failures, compliance issues, and reduced workplace efficiency.
This Certified Facility Manager (CFM) program is designed to equip professionals with a modern, practical understanding of facility management. It focuses on how to transform buildings and assets into well-managed, high-performing environments through structured operations, maintenance planning, risk control, and performance optimization.
Across five intensive days, participants will explore how facility management integrates people, processes, assets, and technology to ensure long-term operational excellence, safety, and sustainability.
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Understand the strategic role of facility management in organizations
- Manage facility operations with efficiency, safety, and cost control
- Apply preventive and predictive maintenance strategies
- Improve asset performance and lifecycle management
- Strengthen risk, compliance, and safety practices in FM
- Enhance sustainability and workplace efficiency
- Prepare effectively for Certified Facility Manager (CFM) certification
Who should attend
Target audience
- Facility Managers and Assistant Facility Managers
- Maintenance and Operations Professionals
- Property and Asset Managers
- Engineering and Technical Services Staff
- Administrative and Corporate Services Professionals
- Professionals preparing for FM certification
Methodology
Learning approach
- Practical case studies from modern facility environments
- Hands-on exercises and group discussions
- Scenario-based learning and problem-solving activities
- Real operational examples and best practices
- Guided frameworks aligned with global FM standards
Complete course outline
Five focused days of learning and application
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
Day 1
The Strategic Role of Facility Management
- Understanding modern facility management and its impact on organizations
- The relationship between people, assets, and operational performance
- Facility lifecycle management and value creation
- Coffee break
- Facility lifecycle management and value creation (continued)
- Core FM functions and service delivery models
- Key challenges in managing modern facilities
- Introduction to FM best practices and global standards
Day 2
Facility Operations and Maintenance Excellence
- Building efficient facility operations systems
- Preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance strategies
- Work order management and operational workflows
- Coffee break
- Work order management and operational workflows (continued)
- Equipment reliability and asset performance optimization
- Outsourcing vs in-house facility services
- Case study: improving operational efficiency in facilities
Day 3
Asset Management and Space Optimization
- Asset lifecycle management and planning
- Space utilization and workplace efficiency strategies
- Infrastructure systems overview (HVAC, electrical, utilities)
- Energy efficiency and cost reduction strategies
- Coffee break
- Energy efficiency and cost reduction strategies (continued)
- Sustainability in facility operations
- Practical exercise: optimizing facility space usage
Day 4
Risk, Safety, and Financial Management in FM
- Risk management in facility operations
- Health, safety, and compliance requirements
- Facility budgeting and cost control techniques
- Procurement and vendor management
- Coffee break
- Procurement and vendor management (continued)
- Contract performance and service level agreements
- Case study: managing risk and cost in facilities
Day 5
Performance Excellence and Modern FM Practices
- Facility performance measurement and KPIs
- Digital tools and smart facility management systems
- Sustainability and environmental considerations
- Continuous improvement in facility operations
- Coffee break
- Continuous improvement in facility operations (continued)
- Leadership and communication in FM roles
- Final case study and action planning
Course FAQs
Questions about this course
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What does Certified Facility Manager (CFM) (ME-005) cover?
This course covers Maintenance and Engineering through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 16 - 20 November 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
Facility Managers and Assistant Facility Managers, Maintenance and Operations Professionals, Property and Asset Managers
Is bilingual course delivery available?
Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Munich, Vienna, Barcelona, Amsterdam, Rome, London, Geneva, Madrid, Dubai.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days from 09:00 to 14:00, which gives 25 contact hours, including a daily 30-minute break (22.5 hours of instruction).
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