Fundamentals of Facility Management (Three Day Course)

Description

Fundamentals of Facility Management (3 Day Course)

This interactive program facility managers the core skills needed to run safe, efficient, and cost‑effective facilities. Participants learn practical strategies through real‑world examples, group activities, and an applied action‑plan project. No prior facility management experience is required. 

Upon completing this 12-hour program, participants will be able to: 

• Apply the facility manager’s role strategically to support organizational goals and customer satisfaction 
• Make informed operational decisions using data, metrics and modern facility management technologies
• Improve efficiency and cost effectiveness by aligning resources, budgets and service delivery models 
• Lead continuous improvement efforts that strengthen safety, reliability and long‑term facility performance 

Session 1: 

Core Responsibilities of the Facility Manager 

Safety, security & emergency readiness 

Customer satisfaction 

Team building & cross‑department collaboration 

Using data & business metrics 

Start your Personal FM Action Plan 

Session 2: 

Operational Efficiency 

Process flow & floor plan optimization Inventory control 

Vendor & contract management 

When to outsource 

Budgeting & cost control 

Capital project cost/benefit analysis 

Session 3: 

Continuous Improvement 

Corrective actions & contingency planning 

Preventive & predictive maintenance 

The expanding role of AI in facility management 

Complete your FM Action Plan

Dates: 

Wednesday, August 12 

Wednesday, August 19 

Wednesday, August 26 

Time: 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. CST 

Location: USI; 8600 University Blvd, University Center Room 2203 

Cost: $850 per person, includes all training materials. No food or drinks provided. 

Instructor: Joe Willett 

MUST REGISTER BY JULY 29, 2026

Register at usi.edu/fundamentals or call 812-464-1989 and someone will assist you. 

Questions? Contact Paula Nurrenbern at pjnurrenbe@usi.edu; 812-461-5425 or Lesley Groves at lagroves@usi.edu; 812-464-1854.