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Course Descriptions
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The 2008-2009 program is underway and is no longer accepting applications
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Next program starts:
Autumn 2009
Details will be posted in Spring
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Participants earn a certificate (Facility Management: Principles and Practices) and thirteen credits upon completion of the three-course program.
Facility Management: Principles and Practices
Autumn Course
Facility Life Cycle 1: Planning
Online Learning: Sept. 24-Dec. 12, 2008, 3 credits; $860. Instructor: Don Baker and Forrest Miller.
Introduces concepts of facility management, with emphasis on definition of key terms and concepts, business context, and an overview of building facilities planning activities. Designed by a team of practicing professionals, this course uses readings, and interactive exercises to supplement the primary texts. Topics:
- What is facility management?
- Ethics
- Communication skills
- Strategic planning
- Financial concepts, budgets and the budgeting process
- Life cycle cost analysis
- Site issues
View the course introduction.
Winter Course
Facility Life Cycle 2: Design and Construction
Online Learning: Jan. 5-April 17, 2009, 5 credits; $860. Instructor: Gerry Ronningen-Fenrich
Focus on the second part of the facility life cycle; continued readings in the text are required, with exercises based on audio, video and electronic materials. Topics:
- Design – process, team, impacts, contracts, ADA
- Interior planning and design, green design
- Specifications, technical writing, cost estimating and reading plans
- Construction – process, permitting, testing and inspection, bidding and contract documents, materials and methods, site issues
- Building systems – data and communication systems, structural systems, mechanical systems, electrical, vertical transportation, fire and life safety
- Project management – administration, quality control, value engineering
Prerequisite: Facility Life Cycle 1: Planning
View the course introduction.
How to sign up for individual enrollment in this course
Spring Course
Facility Life Cycle 3: Relocation and Operational Issues
Online Learning: May 4-July 20, 2009, 4 credits; $860. Instructor: Cynthia Putnam and Katherine Randall-Duffy.
Provides an overview of issues related to facility operations and maintenance, including relocation moves. Course grade is based on completion of homework, as well as a final project. Topics:
- Occupancy and start-up
- Facility move issues
- Disaster planning and recovery, emergency preparedness, security
- CAFM
- Communication management, project management
- Facilities management business strategy
- Energy efficiency, utilities
- Sustainability, maintenance recycling
Prerequisites: Facility Life Cycle 1: Planning, and Facility Life Cycle 2: Design and Construction.
View the course introduction.
How to sign up for individual enrollment in this course
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