Comprehensive Course on Certified Facilities Management - Preparation Course

This DIXONTECH preparation course provides an in-depth and comprehensive understanding of Certified Facilities Management (CFM) standards and practices. It is designed to prepare professionals for CFM certification by exploring all FM knowledge domains, global standards, and real-world applications essential for passing the exam and achieving operational excellence in modern facilities.

TRAINING TOPICS

• Facility Management Overview and CFM Framework
• Operations and Maintenance Excellence
• Leadership and Strategy Alignment
• Finance, Business, and Performance Metrics
• Risk, Quality, and Environmental Management

BY THE END OF THIS TRAINING COURSE, DELEGATES WILL BE ABLE TO

• Master all CFM knowledge domains
• Apply FM principles to certification standards
• Analyze facility performance using global benchmarks
• Manage FM finance and budgeting systems
• Lead operational excellence and quality programs
• Prepare effectively for CFM certification
• Integrate sustainability into FM strategy
• TRAINING IS TAILORED TO
• Facility managers preparing for CFM certification
• Senior FM professionals seeking global recognition
• Operations and maintenance directors
• FM consultants and advisors
• Real estate and asset management professionals
• Engineering and project management specialists
• Sustainability and energy managers

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

This course applies an integrated approach combining CFM exam-oriented lectures, interactive workshops, and simulation-based assessments. Participants engage in case analyses, mock exams, and best practice exercises to ensure full comprehension of the nine IFMA CFM competency domains and confidence in achieving certification success.

DAY 1

CFM FRAMEWORK AND FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ESSENTIALS

• Overview of IFMA CFM certification structure
• Understanding CFM competency domains and standards
• Core FM functions and professional roles
• Facility planning, design, and life-cycle integration
• Strategic alignment of FM with corporate goals
• Key FM tools and knowledge frameworks
• Certification preparation strategy and roadmap

DAY 2

OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE, AND ASSET MANAGEMENT

• Managing maintenance and asset reliability programs
• Developing preventive and predictive maintenance plans
• Energy efficiency and resource optimization systems
• Facility performance and service delivery monitoring
• Asset lifecycle management and optimization
• Outsourcing, contracting, and service-level standards
• Maintenance KPIs and operational cost control

DAY 3

LEADERSHIP, STRATEGY, AND HUMAN FACTORS

• Leadership roles and organizational behavior in FM
• Strategic decision-making and problem-solving models
• Change management and organizational resilience
• Communication, influence, and stakeholder engagement
• Workforce planning and training development
• Managing performance through motivation systems
• Ethical and professional conduct in FM leadership

DAY 4

FINANCIAL AND BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

• Understanding financial statements and budgeting principles
• Capital investment and cost-benefit analysis
• Budget forecasting and financial reporting in FM
• Procurement, contracts, and cost optimization
• Return on investment and performance evaluation
• Financial risk management and internal controls
• Aligning FM decisions with organizational finance strategy

DAY 5

RISK, QUALITY, AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

• Enterprise risk management and compliance systems
• Health, safety, and environmental (HSE) policies
• Business continuity and emergency response planning
• Sustainability and green building principles
• Quality management systems and ISO standards
• Environmental performance evaluation and reporting
• CFM mock exam review and final preparation plan