Advanced FM Certificate

Course Description

The Advanced FM Certificate is designed for experienced facility and asset management professionals who are ready to take the next step in their careers. Whether you're a new manager or preparing to move into a supervisory, management, or director-level role, this program provides the knowledge and practical skills needed to lead with confidence.

Participants move beyond the technical aspects of facilities management to develop expertise in asset lifecycle planning, maintenance optimization, financial management, procurement, capital planning, project delivery, leadership, risk management, sustainability, and strategic decision-making.

Built around real-world scenarios and practical application, the course equips participants with tools they can immediately apply to improve facility performance, support organizational objectives, and communicate effectively with senior leadership.

Course Objective

Equip experienced facility professionals with the knowledge, confidence, and practical tools to lead facility operations strategically, improve asset performance, manage risk, support capital and financial planning, and become effective leaders within their organizations.

Target Audience

This program is ideal for:

• Facility Managers looking to move into senior leadership roles

• Maintenance Supervisors and Operations Managers

• Environmental Services Leaders

• Property Managers

• Technical Services Managers

• Asset Management professionals

• Professionals preparing for Director-level facility, asset management, or operations positions

Recommended Experience: Participants should have approximately three-five years of experience in Facility Management, Asset Management, Operations, Maintenance, or a related field. The course is intended for professionals with a solid operational foundation who are ready to expand their leadership and strategic management capabilities.

Delivery Format

Delivery: Fully online, live instructor-led

Length: 17 live sessions (Most Mondays, Some Wednesdays)

Hours: 6:00pm to 9:00pm

Format: Cohort-based, one module per session

Course Hours: 120

Each session combines instructor-led learning, interactive discussions, practical exercises, real-world case studies, and knowledge checks. Participants complete applied assignments throughout the program to reinforce concepts and connect learning directly to their own facilities.

Capstone Project

Participants complete a comprehensive capstone project based on a real or sample facility. The project integrates asset management, maintenance strategy, capital planning, financial analysis, procurement, risk management, sustainability, and leadership into a practical facility management plan that demonstrates readiness for senior management responsibilities.

Notes

Textbooks are not required for this class.

You will receive login information for your online classroom via email.

This course is online which will be recorded for review.