Fundamentals of Facilities Management Course

Successful facilities managers must have business savvy supported by a broad scope of technical knowledge. This course provides the base from which to build a career in facilities management. You will learn how to structure and manage operations and maintenance programs, and how to manage personnel effectively to control workload. You will gain an understanding of the importance of facilities management to business organizations and operations, while also learning strategies for internal marketing. You will likewise acquire project management and leadership skills crucial to your success.

Required course for FMA designation.

Major topics covered in this course:

Principles of information management
Investment, cost controls, and budgeting strategies
Operating levels of facilities activities
Outsourcing principles
Benefits of leasing vs. ownership

You will take away these key concepts and skills:

Skills in effective decision making and information analysis methods
The ability to establish your department as a primary contributor to corporate profitability
Guidance for successful project management, with you as a team leader

Class Dates:	Course will run three consecutive Fridays: May 7, 14 and 21.
Class Time:	8:30 am -5:30 pm
Location:	BOMA Silicon Valley Office 63 Metro Drive San Jose, CA 95110
Instructor:	Cynthia Ruby, FMA, RPA, Cynthia Ruby & Associates, Workplace Planning & Project Management Services – Ms. Ruby’s credentials are located on the Instructor page.

Course Registration Fees: Starting in 2010 BOMI is charging a $60 fee for its new Computer Based Testing (CBT) service. In light of the economy and its impact on members and their employers, BOMA SV will NOT charge this fee to its members.

Member $695 (CBT Fee Waived)

Non-Member $900 plus $60 CBT Fee

New Student Enrollment Fee $175 One-time enrollment fee for new BOMI students pursuing a Designation.

Course Only or Second or Third Designation Fee $75 A $75.00 course enrollment fee will apply to all individuals who obtain one designation and wish to pursue another.

For more information, please contact the Boma Office at bob@boma-sv.org . To enroll by mail or pay by check, download this Registration Form.