Certificate in Corporate Real Estate and Facilities Management

Articulate and interpret the role of CRE and FM in the overall competitive strategy of the organisation in the context of when, where, what type and on what terms real estate services will be demanded

Critically consider the aims of the corporate real estate and facilities manager in managing the property of an organisation

Recognise and analyse the various factors that influence the choice of a property for the business to occupy and the nature of the tenure

Critically evaluate the issues in acquiring and disposing of operational property

Use whole life economics as the basis for informed decision-making in the property lifecycle

Demonstrate a critical understanding of the vital role that management of facilities has for improved sustainability performance

Recognise the impact of the workplace on organisational productivity

Critically evaluate the effectiveness of alternative workplace strategies in meeting the requirements of the changing world of work

Upcoming Start Dates

• 8th April 2025
• 25th September 2025

This is an online course that you can study in your own time. There are six modules, plus an exam at the end of the course. In each module, you have access to eLearning, reading, case study and a quiz. You also have access to live online consolidation sessions, where a tutor will take you through the module, case study and any tricky elements of learning. Each module is expected to take you one month. You are given a further two months to complete your exam and complete any further outstanding work. After this time, the course will end, and you will no longer have access to these materials.

Course Overview

Facilities Managers can influence how a company’s operating costs can be reduced while its productivity is increased. It is essential to ensure that all the different buildings and services of a company work as efficiently as possible. Facilities management is the total management of all services that support the core business of an organisation, and good facilities management makes a huge difference to the efficiency and productivity of a company, its staff and even its clients. 

Our course will equip you to recognise the factors that influence property choice, nature of tenure and acquisition and disposal of corporate real estate. This includes the cost implications of the property life cycle and the consideration of liabilities and legal issues. You will also be able to apply the techniques you learn to improve workplace productivity, sustainability, communication and the overall competitive strategy of an organisation.

Course Benefits

• Enhanced knowledge of the role that CRE&FM plays in supporting organisational productivity and hence profitability.
• Apply the methodologies available for ensuring organisational efficiency and effectiveness in terms of cost, process and performance
• Appreciate of how Corporate Real Estate & Facilities Management needs to change to meet the challenges posed by IT convergence, sustainability, new methods of working and increased regulation.
• Understand the broad spectrum of services encompassed by CRE&FM and how getting it wrong in one area can have unexpected implications elsewhere.

Course Content

This course is made of up of 6 units delivered across a 6 month period. The technical units covered within this course are listed below:

• Unit 1 – Strategic Corporate Real Estate and Facilities Management
• Unit 2 – Corporate Real Estate Life Cycle
• Unit 3 – The FM Life Cycle
• Unit 4 – The Workplace
• Unit 5 – Facilities Support Services
• Unit 6 - Management Information Systems

For more information on the topics covered within each unit, please see the detailed course guide link contained in the Additional Information area

Who is this course for?

This course is ideal for professionals who have worked in the corporate and commercial real estate and facilities management sector for at least 2 years.It is suitable for property managers, asset managers, facilities managers, project managers, accommodation managers and all those who want to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the corporate real estate facilities management services that they are responsible for providing and managing.

Please be aware that this is a professional training course, aimed to give you the practical knowledge need to succeed in your career. It is not an accreditation and does not lead directly to membership of RICS, or to becoming a registered surveyor. If you are interested in becoming RICS qualified, please check out this page.

Corporate Discounts

Discounts can be applied to multiple corporate bookings. Please contact our training team for more information.

 

Enrollment duration: 245 Days

Languages: English

Category: Real Estate

Price: 1478.00 GBP

Member price: 1094.50 GBP

Detailed course guide

Course Type: Training Programme

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