Facilities Manager Certification Training
Empower yourself with the essential knowledge and skills in facility management through our comprehensive certification training course. This three-day program guarantees to provide you with the best practices in the industry, tailored to fit your learning style – in-person or online.
With our experienced trainers and state-of-the-art facilities, you can expect the best learning experience to boost your confidence in the profession. Take the first step towards enriching your career, and sign up for our Facility Management Certification Training Course. Let us help you unlock your potential and become the best facility manager you can be!
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- Learn industry recommended facility management procedures and best practices.
- Receive training from facility management professional with 30+ years of experience.
- Four ways to learn: public class, webinar, self-study, or on-site training.
- Public class and webinar limited to four students for maximum learning.
- Certificate issued on completion.
- Cost: Three-day class $2,295.00.
- Available discounts and grants.
- Fund your training with a State Training Grant.
What Will I Learn in Facility Management Certification Training?
In the Facility Management Certification Training Course, you will learn to coordinate a facility’s activities related to keeping a complex operating to enable sustainable enterprise performance through the whole life management of productive workplaces. You will learn effective business support services by integrating business administration, architecture, behavioral sciences, and engineering to create an environment that promotes productivity, is safe, is pleasing to clients and customers, meets government mandates, and is efficient.
Facility Types and Management Methods
In Module One, you will learn about the facility manager’s two major employment areas: properties and facilities, and why they operate differently. You will learn about career advancement and the titles of different positions. The instructor will explain the types of properties and facilities and their respective definitions of quality. The relatively new green rating system launches a discussion of sustainable facilities and sustainable operations. We close the module with a review of effective facility management methods and provide a valuable manager’s checklist.
Sustainable Maintenance Operations
In Module Two, you will learn that operations management is the art of keeping the facility running while meeting tenant, customer, and staff requirements by striving to provide a comfortable, healthy, safe, and productive environment for all occupants of the built environment through the efforts of a skilled workforce. The central responsibility of most facility managers is the successful maintenance and repair management. Facilities employ work order systems to issue work, record results, and provide data for future planning and budgeting.
We discuss various work orders and how the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) has significantly improved operational effectiveness. You will then learn about different maintenance strategies and how maintenance contributes to sustainability. This module concludes with information on property condition surveys and their contributions to effective maintenance management.
Managing Outsourced Services
In Module Three, you will learn that outsourcing is the term applied to situations when a facility manager hires an outside contractor to provide maintenance or repair services. Some government facilities seek to be fully standalone to address all emergencies; however, well-managed facilities typically use outsourcing to meet their needs. In doing so, facilities achieve the highest quality of service at the lowest cost. This module discusses outsourcing processes, including the need for contractual agreements and the determination of the facility’s actual needs when outsourcing. The module concludes by discussing the outsourcing of facility management and the differences between outsourcing in the United States and the United Kingdom.
Financial Management and Control
In Module Four, you will learn that financial management is managing budgets and resources for current and future needs, so funds are available when needed. The module begins with managers’ basic economic tools for purchasing goods and services. We then discuss planning for future expenses using various budgeting methodologies and the two major budget divisions: capital and operating budgets. The module concludes by discussing financial control and budget data to identify facility operational problems.
Construction Management and Sustainable Design
In Module Five, construction project elements are discussed from conception to completion. The module examines the important contributions of facility managers to construction projects through their role as the owner’s representative. The module demonstrates how the construction contract significantly influences project performance and the relationships among construction personnel. It discusses the different types of bonding and other legal instruments used in construction. You will learn about sustainable design and construction methods, as well as newer construction document production systems, such as Building Information Modeling (BIM) and laser scanning. The module also explains a sustainable construction scheduling method known as the Critical Path Method (CPM), developed during the U.S. Navy’s Trident submarine project in the mid-1950s.
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Facility Management Certification Training Course Public Class and Webinar Schedule
- Wed., Thurs., and Fri., November 4-6, 2026
- Wed., Thurs., and Fri., December 9-11, 2026 Full
- Wed., Thurs., and Fri., January 6-7, 2027
- Wed., Thurs., and Fri., February 3-4, 2027
- Wed., Thurs., and Fri., March 3-4, 2027
- Wed., Thurs., and Fri., April 7-8, 2027
- Wed., Thurs., and Fri., May 5-7, 2027
- Wed., Thurs., and Fri., June 2-4, 2027
Scheduled dates don’t work for you? Schedule your own start date (subject to availability). Contact customer service to check date availability at info@academyofbusiness
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It has helped my knowledge.
H. K. B.
Covers all aspects of facility management.
J. K. M.
Company: Parliament of Ghana
It’s great to have a small class. The (training) manual was good and helped out a lot with the class. (The instructor was) very knowledgable and cares abut the students.
C. W.
(Exercises provided) in depth componets of training manual. (Instructor was) very knowledgable in all exercises.
J. M.
Company: Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board
The trainer found multiple ways to explain an idea and knew if the class understood the lesson. We were taught how to correct our mistakes.
R. D.
Company: Bethesda Lutheran Communities
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Fire and Security Systems and Disaster Prevention
In Module Six, you will learn about the many types of disasters that can strike the facility. A facility’s ability to quickly (relative to the type and size of the disaster) return to whole operation after a disaster event is evidence of a sustainable disaster recovery operation. The module begins with disaster categories and the risk analysis that initiates a facility-wide disaster plan to mitigate the disaster. Fire is the only type of disaster for which the building provides equipment for combat. The module discusses various fixed fire suppression systems, smoke control, fire spread control, and structural fire insulation, which either mitigate the effects of fire or aim to eliminate the fire threat. America’s greening has even encompassed fire-suppression chemicals that provide safer, less toxic alternatives for the environment. The module then discusses other potential disaster events, including security, access control, alarm systems, and cyber attacks.
Facility and Global Environmental Management
In Module Seven, you will learn that the management of environmental issues is extremely important for any facility. Environmental management begins before properties develop, extends through the property’s life, and continues through recycling and redevelopment. The module discusses various environmental concerns and the personnel who can assist a facility in addressing them. The module defines the due diligence process for property acquisition and leasing, discusses the various environmental problems many facilities can face, and introduces the government regulations related to these hazards. The module discusses two global environmental concerns, the stratospheric ozone layer and the greenhouse effect, the difference between carbon dioxide equivalent gases and biogenic carbon, and how they relate to a facility’s carbon footprint.
Building Systems and Controls
In Module Eight, you will learn about HVAC ventilation systems and control. The module begins with pneumatic building control systems, followed by newer direct digital control systems. You will learn about the system’s language that enables different equipment to communicate with one another and work together. The module then examines the components of a healthy, comfortable indoor environment and the various air-supply systems and equipment used to produce it, emphasizing the reduction of energy consumption through system and control design.
Major Building Equipment Systems and Subsystems
In Module Nine, you will learn about basic vapor compression and the absorptive refrigeration process for air-conditioning. You will learn about commercial air-conditioning equipment, including electrical centrifugal chillers, steam absorption units, and heat-recovery chillers. You learn about chiller operational strategies, ice storage systems, and cooling towers, including operation, maintenance, and water treatment. The module then moves into building heating, discussing boilers, combustion, and basic efficiency. Heating plant operation and licensing is the next topic, followed by boiler water treatment and testing. We then discuss condensing boilers (whose increased efficiency has made them extremely popular) and the need for proper design to maximize their efficiency. Plant sustainability is crucial to achieving overall facility sustainability, and this topic concludes the module.
Energy Management and Renewable Energy
In Module Ten, you will learn about energy, equipment efficiency, power generation, rate structures, and one of the major uses of energy, lighting. We also discuss electrical distribution, the importance of the power factor and its effect on a building’s carbon footprint, and strategies to help prevent demand charges from being assessed by the power utility. You will learn how retro-commissioning reduces consumption by improving plant efficiency, enabling facilities to save money by using the interruptible rate for natural gas.
Renewable energy devices are increasingly necessary in building construction. The module describes geothermal heat pumps, heat pump water heaters, solar water heating, wind power, hydroelectric power, and photovoltaic power. The module discusses microgrids for power distribution with storage and examines fuel cell technology used at One World Trade Center and three surrounding towers at the World Trade Center site.
Building Site Interior and Personnel Management
In Module Eleven, you will learn about the building site, including landscaping, drives, walks, and athletic fields. Next, you will learn how managers achieve sustainable landscaping using established methods and newer approaches, such as xeriscaping and the use of recycled materials in place of purchasing new soil additives. We discuss turf maintenance, comparing artificial turf and natural grass-friendly fields. We then discuss common paving materials and emerging porous paving options, followed by a detailed examination of new methods for storing and naturally treating stormwater runoff. The next section discusses the consumables used in facilities, recycling, waste management, and restroom water conservation. The module changes direction and goes inside the building to discuss housekeeping and facility maintenance methods and management. The module concludes with a section on safety and safe work practices for housekeepers.
Green Building Construction
Module Twelve begins with an introduction to basic commercial building construction methods. You will learn about the equipment used to mitigate damage to buildings due to seismic disturbances and wind loads. You then learn about the different types of commercial roofs, their benefits, maintenance requirements, and current technologies, including green walls, cool roofs, green roofs, and new water leak detection methods. The module then discusses the movement of equipment (elevators and escalators) and current strategies to improve their efficiency.
Strategic Planning and Project Financial Analysis
In Module 13, you will learn about the beginning stages of strategic planning through team development. You then learn about some of the methods a manager may employ to achieve a strategic plan, which is only effective if it meets the organization’s financial goals. The module discusses various financial analysis tools and master planning. The module concludes with space planning and churn management and discusses the Melbourne, Australia, Council House 2 project.
Facilities Manager Certification Training Frequently Asked Questions
What does a facilities manager do?
A facilities manager is responsible for ensuring that buildings, equipment, and support services operate safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively. This includes maintenance management, safety compliance, space planning, utilities, vendor oversight, and continuous improvement of building operations.
How training from ABT helps
ABT’s Facilities Management Training equips professionals with real-world skills in building systems, preventive maintenance, safety compliance, vendor management, and cost control—preparing them to manage facilities as strategic business assets.
What skills are required to be a successful facilities manager?
Successful facilities managers need strong technical knowledge of building systems, project management skills, budgeting and cost-control expertise, leadership ability, safety and compliance expertise, and strong communication and vendor management capabilities.
How training from ABT helps
ABT provides hands-on instruction in building operations, maintenance planning, leadership, budgeting, and compliance, giving facilities managers a comprehensive operational skill set they can apply immediately on the job.
What qualifications or certifications do facilities managers need?
Facilities managers commonly pursue certifications such as Certified Facility Manager (CFM) or Facilities Management Professional (FMP), as well as specialized training in maintenance, safety, and building operations. Many employers also look for experience in engineering, maintenance, or operations management.
How training from ABT helps
ABT’s facilities and maintenance management programs build the core competencies required for certification pathways while providing practical, manufacturing-focused, and commercial-facility training.
How do facilities managers reduce operating and maintenance costs?
Facilities managers reduce costs through preventive maintenance, energy management, vendor optimization, asset lifecycle planning, space utilization, and continuous improvement initiatives that reduce downtime and inefficiencies.
How training from ABT helps
ABT teaches proven cost-reduction strategies, preventive maintenance planning, energy efficiency practices, and asset management techniques that directly improve the bottom line.
What are the biggest challenges facing facilities managers today?
Common challenges include aging infrastructure, rising energy costs, labor shortages, regulatory compliance, sustainability requirements, and the need for digital transformation and smart building technologies.
How training from ABT helps
ABT prepares facilities managers to handle modern challenges with training in predictive maintenance, smart facilities, compliance, sustainability, and operational excellence.
How do facilities managers ensure workplace safety and compliance?
Facilities managers ensure safety by implementing OSHA and regulatory standards, conducting inspections, managing contractors, maintaining equipment, training staff, and enforcing safety procedures across all building operations.
How training from ABT helps
ABT’s safety, maintenance, and compliance training programs provide step-by-step frameworks for building safe, compliant, and audit-ready facilities.
What is preventive maintenance in facilities management?
Preventive maintenance is a proactive approach that schedules regular inspections, servicing, and repairs to prevent equipment failures, extend asset life, and reduce emergency downtime.
How training from ABT helps
ABT trains facilities managers how to design, implement, and manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs that improve reliability and reduce operating costs.
How do facilities managers manage vendors and contractors?
Facilities managers oversee vendor selection, contracts, performance metrics, compliance, safety, scheduling, and cost controls to ensure reliable service delivery and value for money.
How training from ABT helps
ABT teaches structured vendor management systems, contract oversight, KPI tracking, and risk management best practices used by top facilities organizations.
What software do facilities managers use?
Facilities managers commonly use CMMS, EAM, BMS, IWMS, energy management systems, and building automation platforms to track assets, maintenance, work orders, and performance metrics.
How training from ABT helps
ABT provides practical training in maintenance systems, digital workflows, and data-driven facilities management, enabling managers to lead modern, technology-enabled operations.
How can someone start a career in facilities management?
Most facilities managers begin with a background in maintenance, engineering, operations, or building services and advance to leadership roles through experience, training, and professional certifications.
How training from ABT helps
ABT offers career-ready facilities and maintenance management training that fast-tracks professionals into leadership roles with real-world, job-ready skills.