Master's Degree in Continuing Education in Facility Management
PRESENTATION
Objectives
• Drive the strategic integration of facilities management to generate organizational value.
• Develop and implement advanced models for cost optimization and financial planning in infrastructure management.
• Lead the transformation of general services and property operations, adapting to digitalization and new work dynamics.
• Master the fundamental accounting and legal aspects of property and asset management.
• Update and apply maintenance and technical services management methodologies, incorporating innovative trends.
• Analyze the impact of new technologies and state-of-the-art practices in asset management to foster innovation.
• Base strategic decisions on a deep understanding of the business and finance as applied to real estate management.
• Exercise proactive leadership to define and execute the corporate-level strategy for services and facilities management.
Methodology
At Educa PHAROS, we use a highly practical methodology focused on the direct application of knowledge in the student’s professional environment, combining theoretical content with real-world cases, digital tools, and support from a team of specialized instructors.
Program
- Fundamentals and Introduction to Facility Management
- Facility Management Services, Organizations, and Certifications
- The DNA of the Facility Manager
- Profile and Skills of a Facility Manager, Belbin and DISC Methods
- Facility Management's Support for the Business Strategy
- Facilities Organization and Types of Departmental Structures
- Development of a Strategic Plan for Facility Management
- Local, Regional, and Global Strategies in Facility Management
- Outsourcing (I) - Definition
- Outsourcing of Services (II)
- Self-Leadership Strategies: Find Your IKIGAI
- Team Leadership
- Performance Management. Development Discussions
- Developing High-Performance Teams
- Cross-Functional and Management Skills in Facility Management
- Method for Establishing a Facility Management Department (I)
- Method for Establishing a Facility Management Department (II)
- Method for Establishing a Facility Management Department (III)
- Method for Establishing a Facility Management Department (IV)
- Method for Establishing a Facility Management Department (V)
- Identification and Tracking of Building Costs
- Methodologies for Optimizing Facilities Costs
- Case Study: Learn How to Identify Trends (I)
- Case Study: Learn to Identify Trends (II)
- Depreciation Strategy and Other Considerations in Cost Control
- Types of Budget Structures (Budget Plans)
- Financial Concepts (I)
- Financial Concepts (II)
- Financial Concepts and Cost Reporting
- Examples of Cost Center Analysis and Classification
- Trends in Facilities Management and New Areas of Application (I)
- Trends in Facilities Management and New Areas of Application (II)
- Facility Management in the Hotel Industry
- Facility Management and the Retail Sector
- Facility Management in Production Environments
- Investment Analysis
- Life Cycle Analysis of Assets
- Planning a Multi-Year Investment Plan
- Asset Condition Classification Systems
- Property Portfolio Management
- Structural elements, enclosures, building envelopes, and exteriors
- Accessibility and the Removal of Architectural Barriers
- Differences in facilities by sector
- Critical Infrastructure and the FM (I)
- Critical Infrastructure and the FM (II)
- Organization of an Occupational Safety Department under the Facility Manager
- Basic Principles of Workplace Safety (I)
- Basic Principles of Workplace Safety (II)
- Basic Principles of Workplace Safety (III)
- Basic Principles of Auditing and Coordination of Business Activities
- Facility Planning and Cleaning Systems
- CIC (Critical Infrastructure Cleaning)
- Catering Services, Food Service
- Private Security Management at FM (I)
- Private Security Management at FM (II)
- Hard Services and the "yellow line" concept: production environments vs. corporate environments
- Hard Services - IT, Audiovisual, and Telecommunications
- Hard Services - HVAC - Air Quality
- Hard Services - Electrical Installations and Lighting Control in Smart Buildings
- Basics of Energy and Water Management - The Tug-of-War Between Consumption and Cost
- Building and Evaluating Your FM Team
- Evaluation of FM Operations and Process Optimization
- Development of a Balanced Scorecard: Considerations
- User-friendly services; amenities as a form of emotional compensation
- Performance Monitoring Indicators
- International Standards in Facility Management: An Introduction
- Structuring ISO Standards for Facilities (I)
- Structuring ISO Standards for Facilities (II)
- Facilities Contracting Models
- Preparation of RFIs and RFPs and Objective Evaluation Criteria
- The Procurement Function in Facilities: Sourcing vs. Purchasing
- Contract and Subcontract Management
- Integrated Contracts, IFM Concept
- Output-Based Approach vs. Prescriptive Contracting
- Outsourcing, Subrogation, and Legal and Labor Risks
- Building Performance Audit
- Corporate Security Audit
- Quality and Environmental Systems in the Facilities Sector
- KPIs for Building Performance
- Due Diligence, Start-up, and Commissioning
- Principles of Risk Management and the Role of the Facility Manager
- Development of a Risk Matrix
- Disaster Recovery Plans and Basic Cybersecurity
- Development of an Emergency Plan
- Crisis and Emergency Communication Management
- Fundamentals of Project Management and the Project Life Cycle
- Project Management Processes
- Knowledge Areas of Project Management: Integration, Scope, and Time (I)
- Knowledge Areas in Project Management: Integration, Scope, and Time (II)
- Stakeholder Management and Plan Development
- Knowledge Areas in Project Management. Cost Management
- Areas of expertise in project management. Quality
- Areas of expertise in project management: Human Resources and Communications
- Knowledge Areas in Project Management: Risks and Procurement
- The Ten Commandments of an Excellent Project Manager
- Complex Construction Projects: The Introduction of the Facility Manager and the Value They Add
- Projects Involving Significant Organizational Change: The Role of the Facility Manager
- Facilities Management in High-Risk Environments
- When We Don't Know the Final Outcome: Innovation Projects
- Risks Faced by Facility Managers and How to Manage Them
- Change Management and Facilities
- How to Deal with Changes That Seem Impossible
- Talent Acquisition and Facilities
- Find your place. Where should the Facility Manager be located?
- Work Smarter
- Space Demand Management
- Planning a Workplace Strategy
- People-Centric Workplace. Collaborative Environments
- Relocations
- Moving Plan
- The Impact of a Pandemic on the Workplace
- Hybrid Work and Its Impact on Space Management
- Remote Work
- Remote Team Management
- Fab-cos: Coworking and Alternatives to Traditional Work
- Well-being. A people-centered space
- Sick Buildings: Building-Related Health Issues
- WELL Certification and WELL Buildings
- Trends in Office Planning
- Cultural Transformation and Space: A Case Study
- The Different Players in the Life of a Building
- Lease Management and Facilities Cost Optimization
- How to Prepare a Business Case or NPV Calculation for Decision-Making
- Criteria for Selecting Locations
- Valuation - Appraisal and Depreciation of Real Estate
- The Book on Buildings and Their Document Management (I)
- The Book on Buildings and Their Document Management (II)
- Property Management Operations and Organization
- Types of Routine Regulatory Inspections
- Environmental Documentation. Waste Minimization
- Introduction to Real Estate Appraisal (I)
- Introduction to Real Estate Appraisal (II)
- Buying and Selling Real Estate (I)
- Buying and Selling Real Estate (II)
- Other Forms of Ownership
- Types of Leases
- Measuring Space in the Leasing Process (I)
- Measuring Space in the Leasing Process (II)
- Preparing Bids - Private Sector Tenders
- Preparing Bids - Public Sector Tenders
- Sustainability and Energy Certifications
- Corporate Social Responsibility Through Sustainable Projects
- Introduction to the LEDD Certification Process
- Preliminary pre-audit to prepare for LEED certification
- Developing an Organizational Sustainability Plan
- Triple-bottom-line concept
- Balancing Results and Sustainable Mobility
- Balancing Results, Sustainability, and Mobility
- Employee Mobility-Related Benefits. Fleet Management (I)
- Benefits Related to Employee Mobility. Fleet Management (II)
- Working in a Natural Environment. Biophilic Spaces
- Well-being in the Workplace
- Managing Generational Diversity in the Workplace
- Inclusive management of spaces, functional disabilities, and accessible facilities
- Inclusive facilities management, social integration
- How to Persuade and Make an Impact with Your Pitch for the Internal Sale of Your FM Project
- Communication Management. User-Centered Approach. Tools
- Emergency Communication. Involvement of Key Stakeholders
- Media Assistance During Emergencies
- Developing a Communication Plan
- CAFM-GMAO Incident and Maintenance Management Software
- Building Management Software (BMS-SCADA)
- Asset Management Software
- Internet of Things, IoT Applications in Buildings
- People-Centric Applications in Facility Management
- Introduction to BIM
- BIM in Facility Management
- BIM Lifecycle Management
- Asset Inventory in an Organization: Process Structure
- Introduction to the Use of UAS in Facility Management and Photogrammetry Software
- Use of Thermal Imaging Cameras and a Case Study on the Use of UAS for Facility Management
- Scanning and Inspections of Large Areas Using UAS
- Introduction to Anti-Drone Systems in Facility Management
- Space Management and Surface Sensing
- Image Transmission System to Ground Equipment
- Big Data. User Behavior Analysis Software
- Big Data: Creating Value Through Data from Our Facilities and Users
- IoT, Smart Cities, and Their Application in Facilities Management
- IoT, LIDAR technologies, and data collection applications in facilities
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Algorithms: Improving Facility Management
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