Certificate in Corporate Real Estate and Facilities Management

Interpret the role that CRE and FM plays in supporting organizational productivity and hence profitability

Apply the methodologies available for ensuring organizational 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 and FM and how getting it wrong in one area can have unexpected implications elsewhere

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

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.

Course Format

This is a fully online, self‑directed learning programme with no fixed cohort start date. You will be able to begin your learning as soon as you are enrolled.

The course consists of six modules followed by a final exam. Each module includes:

• eLearning content
• curated reading materials
• a knowledge quiz
• recorded consolidation sessions to support your learning

The programme has been designed to allow you to study flexibly around your professional commitments. As guidance, most learners complete one module per month, followed by time to complete the final assessment.

All course materials are available within the learning platform, allowing you to progress through the programme at your own pace.

Please note that this is a self-directed programme with no live tutor support. The content and recorded sessions have been designed to guide you through the learning independently.

Please be aware that this is a professional training course designed to provide you with the practical knowledge you need to succeed in your career. It is not an accreditation and does not lead directly to RICS membership. If you are interested in becoming RICS qualified, please visit this page to find out more.

Enrollment duration: 245 Days

Languages: English

Category: Residential property

Price: 1584.00 GBP

Member price: 1173.00 GBP

Detailed course guide

Course Type: Training Programme

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