MANAGEMENT

Facilities Planning and Management

This ProCert course on Facilities Planning and Management provides a comprehensive framework for managing physical assets and facilities efficiently across their lifecycle.

The training integrates global standards such as ISO 55000 (Asset Management) with practical methodologies to help organizations optimize performance, reduce costs, improve service delivery, and support long-term strategic objectives.

Participants will gain hands-on knowledge on planning, operating, maintaining, and improving facilities using structured, data-driven approaches.


Course Objectives

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

  • Understand core principles of facilities and asset management

  • Align facilities planning with organizational strategy

  • Apply ISO 55000 concepts to real-world operations

  • Identify and manage risks associated with facilities

  • Develop maintenance and lifecycle strategies

  • Design performance measurement systems (KPIs)

  • Implement cost-effective and sustainable facility solutions

  • Create actionable facilities management plans


Training Methodology

This course is designed using global adult-learning best practices:

  • Instructor-led interactive sessions

  • Real-life case studies (Oil & Gas, Manufacturing, Infrastructure)

  • Practical group exercises and scenario analysis

  • Templates and tools for immediate workplace application

  • Knowledge checks and end-of-course evaluation

Target Audience

This training is ideal for:

  • Facilities Managers and Engineers

  • Asset Managers and Maintenance Teams

  • Operations and Project Managers

  • HSE and Sustainability Professionals

  • Procurement and Contract Managers

  • Infrastructure and Utility Managers

  • Professionals transitioning into facilities management roles

Course Curriculum

1

    • Introduction to Facilities and Asset Management

    • Role of Facilities Management in Business Performance

    • Overview of ISO 55000 Asset Management Framework

    • Asset Lifecycle Concept (Planning → Operation → Disposal)

    • Strategic Alignment: Linking Facilities to Business Goals

    • Facilities Management Policies and Governance Structures

    • Roles, Responsibilities, and Organizational Integration

    • Introduction to Asset Registers and Asset Data Management

2

  • Facilities Planning Principles and Techniques

  • Demand Forecasting and Capacity Planning

  • Risk Identification and Risk-Based Decision Making

  • Maintenance Strategies (Preventive, Predictive, Condition-Based)

  • Reliability and Performance Optimization

  • Contractor and Vendor Management

  • Procurement Strategies for Facilities and Assets

  • Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Performance Metrics

3

  • Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in Facilities Management

  • Monitoring and Measuring Facility Performance

  • Lifecycle Costing (LCC) and Budget Optimization

  • Asset Condition Assessment and Monitoring Techniques

  • Digital Transformation in Facilities Management (CMMS, IoT)

  • Continuous Improvement and Best Practices

  • Developing a Facilities Management Implementation Plan

  • Course Review and Practical Case Presentation

4

Organizations will benefit from:

  • Improved asset reliability and uptime

  • Reduced maintenance and operational costs

  • Better investment decision-making

  • Enhanced compliance with international standards

  • Increased efficiency and service delivery performance

  • Stronger alignment between operations and strategy

5

Participants will gain:

  • Practical skills in facilities and asset planning

  • Ability to implement ISO 55000 principles

  • Improved decision-making using data and KPIs

  • Enhanced career opportunities in asset-intensive industries

  • Confidence in managing complex facilities systems

This course includes

  • 5+ Activity Modules
  • 40 hours + lessons
  • Lifetime access
  • Certificate of completion
  • Available on desktop and mobile

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