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Essentials of Facility Management

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Course Overview

This three-day program delivers a comprehensive Essentials of Facility Management curriculum for FM practitioners, operations supervisors, maintenance staff, and building managers seeking structured FM knowledge aligned to the IFMA FMP pathway. Participants begin by exploring the FM profession, its core terminology, and the fundamental principles of operations and maintenance that underpin effecti

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Key Takeaways

1
Apply core FM concepts, terminology, and strategic principles to manage facilities effectively across operational and organizational contexts.
2
Manage building operations and maintenance including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire safety, and telecommunications systems.
3
Utilize BAS, CMMS, IWMS, and CAFM technology tools to optimize building performance, work management, and FM decision-making.
4
Apply health, safety, security, and emergency preparedness principles and manage contractors, work orders, and service contracts.
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Measure facility performance using KPIs and metrics, manage stakeholder relations, and demonstrate FM's organizational value effectively.

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Course Outline

DAY 1
Introduction to Facility Management
  • FM concepts, terminology, strategic value, and the evolving role of the facility management professional
  • FM planning, task scheduling, performance measurement, and applying daily FM management principles
Introduction to Operations and Maintenance
  • O&M fundamentals, planned preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, and maintenance planning
  • O&M procedures, maintenance scheduling, documentation, and linking O&M practices to building performance

Activity: Participants map an FM department's core functions and develop a preventive maintenance schedule

DAY 2
Building Systems and Facility Technology
  • Mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire safety, and telecommunications systems in facility operations
  • BAS, CMMS, IWMS, and CAFM technology applications and optimizing building performance through data
Health, Safety, Security, and Emergency Preparedness
  • Health and safety regulations, hazard identification, risk assessment, and safety management in facilities
  • Security systems, access control, emergency preparedness planning, and FM's role in incident response

Activity: Teams assess a building scenario and complete a technology tool audit and risk assessment exercise

DAY 3
Supervisory Work Management
  • Supervisory roles, work order management, scheduling technicians, and coordinating FM teams effectively
  • Work management tools, KPI tracking, performance reporting, and applying FM metrics to improve operations
Contractor Management and Stakeholder Relations
  • Contractor selection, service contracts, performance management, and outsourcing decisions in FM
  • Stakeholder feedback collection, analysis, communication, and demonstrating FM's value to the organization

Activity: Participants develop a contractor performance scorecard and a stakeholder communications plan

Who Should Attend?

People who typically benefit from an Essentials of Facility Management program are:

New or aspiring Facility Managers who want a strong foundation in FM principles

Maintenance Supervisors transitioning into broader management responsibilities

Operations Managers responsible for buildings, workplaces, or infrastructure

Administrative Managers overseeing office environments and support services

Project Managers involved in workplace, renovation, or infrastructure projects

Engineers (mechanical, electrical, civil, industrial) moving into facilities-related roles

Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) professionals working closely with facilities operations

Real Estate and Property Management professionals managing commercial assets

Workplace Experience or Office Managers responsible for employee environments and services

Business owners or department leaders who oversee facilities without formal FM training

FAQ

What language will the course be taught in and what level of English do I need to take part in an LEORON training program?
Most of our public courses are delivered in English language. You need to be proficient in English to be able to fully participate in the workshop and network with other delegates. For in-house courses we have the capability to train in Arabic, Dutch, German and Portuguese.
Are LEORON Public courses certified by an official body/organization?
LEORON Institute partners with 20+ international bodies and associations.We also award continuing professional development credits (CPE/PDUs) for:1. NASBA (National Association of State Boards of Accountancy) 2. Project Management Institute PDUs 3. CISI credits 4. GARP credits 5. HRCI recertification credits 6. SHRM recertification credits
What is the deadline for registering to a public course?
The deadline to register for a public course is 14 days before the course starts. Kindly note that occasionally we do accept late registrations as well, but this needs to be confirmed with the project manager of the training program or with our registration desk that can be reached at +1071 4 1075 5711 or [email protected].
What does the course fee cover?
The course fee covers a premium training experience in a 5-star hotel, learning materials, lunches & refreshments, and for some courses, the certification fee and membership with the accrediting bodies.
Does LEORON give discounts?
Yes, we can provide discounts for group bookings. If you would like to discuss a discount on a corporate level, we will be happy to talk to you.

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    Certified Professional in Quality and Patient Safety
    We have been working with LEORON for the past two years and will be working with them again this upcoming year. The programs they delivered were fruitful and exciting and our organization has received positive feedback from the participants. What our organization aims to do is to provide at no cost training for all the private sector employees so that they may benefit from our offered programs in Innovation and Professional development. Leoron has helped us achieve this goal. We look forward to continuing this service and wish them the best of luck. Regards,
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    Certified Professional in Quality and Patient Safety
    Since the partnership was signed between BAE Systems Saudi Development & Training and LEORON in 2017, we have been working together to offer the Saudi market a complete portfolio of training solutions benefiting from the wide and extensive experience of both parties. Recognizing the great success of this partnership, we are looking for further collaborations in the future that will position both companies as one of the leading training providers in Saudi Arabia. We thank the LEORON team for their full cooperation and continuing support, and look forward to further success together in the years to come.
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    Certified Professional in Quality and Patient Safety
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    IAMM Internal Audit Maturity Model
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