Facility Operations and Maintenance Management Course

Introduction

This course equips professionals with modern knowledge and skills required to manage facility operations efficiently while ensuring regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and sustainability. It covers strategies for facility systems management, preventive maintenance, energy efficiency, and emerging technologies like smart building systems and IoT-based monitoring.

Target Participants:

• Facility managers and supervisors
• Operations and building maintenance staff
• Property and asset managers
• Engineers and technicians
• Real estate developers and consultants
• HSE and sustainability officers

Duration

5 Days

Course Objectives:

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

• Plan and implement efficient facility operations and maintenance systems
• Manage infrastructure assets and building systems proactively
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards
• Apply sustainability principles in facilities management
• Utilize technology to enhance facility performance and energy use
• Respond effectively to emergencies and disruptions in facility services

Course Outline:

Module 1: Introduction to Facility Operations and Maintenance

• Defining facility operations management
• Core responsibilities of facilities teams
• Key functions: maintenance, safety, security, support services
• Facility management trends and the role of FM in business strategy

Preventive and Predictive Maintenance Planning

• Types of maintenance strategies
• Developing maintenance schedules and procedures
• Using CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems)
• Predictive maintenance tools: sensors, diagnostics, analytics

Module 2: Building Systems and Infrastructure Management

• HVAC, electrical, plumbing, elevators, fire protection systems
• Lifecycle management of physical assets
• Condition assessments and building inspections
• Sustainability in building operations

Energy Efficiency and Sustainability in Facilities

• Energy audits and performance tracking
• Water and waste management
• LEED and green building certifications
• Renewable energy integration and cost-saving strategies

Module 3: Facility Safety, Health, and Environmental Compliance

• OSHA and ISO safety standards
• Indoor air quality and ventilation standards
• Fire safety and emergency systems
• Compliance audits and inspections

Vendor and Contract Management

• Outsourcing maintenance and service functions
• Drafting service-level agreements (SLAs)
• Contractor safety management
• Monitoring vendor performance

Module 4: Facility Technology and Innovation

• Smart building management systems (BMS)
• IoT applications for facilities monitoring
• AI and machine learning for predictive analytics
• Cybersecurity risks in smart facility infrastructure

Module 5: Risk Management and Business Continuity

• Risk identification and mitigation in facilities
• Emergency preparedness and disaster recovery
• Crisis communication plans
• Facilities role in supporting business continuity

Financial Management for Facilities

• Budgeting and cost control
• Asset valuation and depreciation
• Capital vs. operational expenditure (CapEx vs. OpEx)
• Life-cycle costing and ROI analysis

Training Methodology:

• Expert-led presentations
• Group workshops and team activities
• Hands-on CMMS software demonstrations
• Case studies and real-world scenarios
• Group discussions and knowledge sharing
• Post-training action planning

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: training@upskilldevelopment.com Tel: +254 721 331 808

Training Venue

The training will be held at our Upskill Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.

Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Upskill certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: training@upskilldevelopment.com, +254 721 331 808

Terms of Payment

Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 3 working days before commencement of the training so as to enable us to prepare better.