Overview
 Facility management is the practice of coordinating the physical work environment with the people and work of an organization. This discipline integrates the principles of business administration, architecture, and the behavioral and engineering sciences.
This certificate program furthers the understanding of this diverse field with an innovative series of courses focusing on design and management of facilities, from concept to installation, to long-term efficient use.
Who Should Attend
- Individuals who desire to enter the facilities management profession.
- Professionals who are involved in the design or management
of facilities, building operations, maintenance operations,
construction, or occupational safety.
- Facilities professionals who wish to increase their knowledge in specific areas in preparation for the IFMA Certified Facility Manager (CFM) examination.
IFMA members receive a 10% discount!*
Prepare yourself for Industry Certification
UC Irvine Extension's Facilities Management Certificate program has
been designed and approved based on the body of knowledge consistent with IFMA's
underlying principles on facility management. After completing this program you
will be prepared to sit for the Certified Facility Manager (CFM) designation available
directly through IFMA, which recognizes competency-based certification in all
areas of FM.
Please visit the International Facility Management Association (IFMA) at www.IFMA.org and the IFMA Orange County Chapter at www.ifmaoc.org.
*Please call (949) 824-5414 for details.
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Program Benefits
- Broaden your skills and knowledge of all areas relating
to facilities management.
- Obtain valuable insight about the impact of technology
on the management and design of efficient facilities.
- Gain knowledge to help prepare for credential exams
such as IFMA Certified Facility Manager (CFM).
Advisory Committee
- Paul Howland, Director, Facilities Operations: Physical Planning & Facilities
Management, Cal State University, Long Beach
- Subodh A. Kumar, IFMA Fellow, President, Chartered Facility Management Group, Inc.
- DeBorah J. Lozada, CBCP, Associate Director, Disaster Recovery, FOX Entertainment Group
- Ted S. Oyama, Manager of Architecture, AEPC Group, LLC
- John D. Secor, Principal Architect, Archetype International
- Bill Wostenberg, CBCP, Manager, Automobile Club of Southern California
Certificate Requirements
A certificate is awarded upon completion of 18 credit units (9 required and 9 elective credit units) with a grade point average of "B" or better. Click here for an Application for Candidacy.
All requirements must be completed within five (5) years after the student enrolls in his/her first course.
On-site Training Available
Through Corporate Training, we can deliver this program or customize one that fits your organization's specific needs. Visit Corporate Training or call (949) 824-1847 for information.
English Proficiency Requirement
All certificate programs at UC Irvine Extension (classroom and online formats) require professional-level English language proficiency in listening and note-taking, reading comprehension and vocabulary, written expression, and oral presentation. If you would like to refine your English language proficiency prior to beginning one of our programs, please see our English Language Programs. |
