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
- 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.
UC Irvine Extension’s Facilities Management Certificate program is an IFMA Recognized Program. Participants will acquire a body of knowledge consistent with IFMA’s underlying principles on facility management.
Prepare yourself for one of the following
IFMA designations:
- The Facility Management Professional (FMP)
designation is an entry-level,
knowledge-based credential geared
towards FM's with less than five years experience. Many courses satisfy the educational component for IFMA’s FMP designation. Call (949) 824-5414.
- The Certified Facility Manager (CFM) designation is
a competency-based certification recognizing proficiency
in all areas of FM.
Please visit the International Facility Management Association (IFMA) at www.IFMA.org.
IFMA members receive a 10% discount!
For information, call (949) 824-3413.
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.
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Facilities Management
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 the knowledge and ability to cope with and solve a
multitude of complex problems and challenges.
- Gain knowledge to help prepare for credential exams
such as IFMA Certified Facility Manager (CFM).
- Obtain immediately applicable knowledge and skills for
enhanced job performance or career advancement.
Advisory Committee
- Paul Howland, Director, Plant Operations, Facilities Management, UCI
- Ted S. Oyama, Lead Senior Architect, AEPC Group
- John D. Secor, Principal Architect, Archtype International
- Subodh A. Kumar, President, Chartered Facility Management Group, Inc.
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. |
