Facilities Planning & Core Competencies of a Facility Manager

Learn the essential skills, responsibilities, and mindset required to become a successful Facilities Manager. Build your foundation in planning, leadership, contract oversight, and operational excellence.

Short Course
Beginner
20 Minutes
7-Day Access
AUD $9.99

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Who is this course for
  • Aspiring Facilities Managers seeking foundational training
  • Workplace and Office Coordinators transitioning into FM roles
  • Business Operations Staff managing services, vendors, and space
  • New FM Team Members learning departmental structures and planning
  • Junior Managers stepping into leadership within the built environment
What will I learn
  • What core responsibilities a Facilities Manager holds across departments and services
  • Why strategic and annual planning are critical to FM success and stakeholder alignment
  • How to lead, structure, and evaluate FM teams across soft and hard services
  • Who the FM supports, and what leadership skills they must model and develop
  • When to apply evaluation, budgeting, and service reviews to drive performance
  • Where the FM fits in different types of organisations—from public sector to global firms
What’s covered in this course
  • The Role of the Facilities Manager
  • Aims and Objectives
  • Characteristics of the Facilities Manager
  • Developing a Philosophy as Facilities Manager
  • Personality and Skills Desired of Facility Personnel
  • Facilities Management Leadership
  • Type of Organisations
  • The Strategic Plan
  • The Annual Work Plan
  • Organising the Department
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How do I sign up for the course?

You can sign up for a short course or applied mini course via the "Enrol Now" button in the course page.

When can I start the course?

If you've purchased the short course/applied mini course, you will gain immediate access to the online learning platform and will be able to start your learning anytime.

How can I access the course after signing up?

If you've purchased our short course/applied mini course, you will receive a login email with the link to access the online learning platform and course.

What do the course cost?

Our pricing varies depending on the courses. You can find the course fee detail on the course page. Alternatively, you can contact Karen and her team at info@skillingseducation.com.au if you would like to book a time to go through what’s right for you.

Am I a good candidate for this course?

If you are looking for a course of study for yourself or need cross train staff across a related course of study - you are in the right place.

Can this course satisfy my professional development requirements?

Yes, we have global organizations using our training programs to meet the needs of cross training their employees across specific course libraries. Whether it be professional development where the user gets control of the content they pull, or whether you need a curated course program that pushes content specific to the requirement of the team, we can help.

Is there a time limit to complete the course once enrolled?

Each course has its own recommended reading time, therefore your course duration may vary based on the course structure. You can find the detail of your course access period in the course page.

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