University of Cape Town
Facilities Management
Acquire the expertise to design an efficient helpdesk process and propose effective strategies for achieving optimal facilities management.
Start date
06 May 2024
Enroll by 30 April 2024
Course duration
8 weeks
Excluding orientation
Language
English
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Effort
7–10 hours per week
Self-paced learning online
Course overview
Facilities management has undergone a significant shift from a disconnected service industry to a well-established profession catering to the entire value chain. Nowadays, it has become a critical and integrated element of an organisation's structure, strategy, and operations.
By registering for the University of Cape Town Facilities Management online short course, you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of this critical management component and its relevance to strategic and operational business matters. The course explores the relationship between budgeting, processes, policies, and the environment and the importance of maintenance and project management. You’ll also learn about the facilities management life cycle and develop a helpdesk procedure to handle unforeseen maintenance issues. The course also covers essential topics such as contract and tender management and the use of technology in facilities management, providing you with the skills you need to holistically fulfil a crucial and in-demand business role.
Is this course for you?
This online course is perfect for those currently working in the industry or wanting to start a facilities management career. With a lack of formal training available in the industry, this online course allows professionals to validate their skills and distinguish themselves in the market. The course enables existing facilities management employees to enhance their current skill set and aspiring professionals to acquire vital skills. Upon completion, you’ll be awarded a digital certificate from Africa's leading university, which is proof of their expertise in the field.1
1 QS Top Universities (2023).Course overview
Introduction
Facilities management has undergone a significant shift from a disconnected service industry to a well-established profession catering to the entire value chain. Nowadays, it has become a critical and integrated element of an organisation's structure, strategy, and operations.
By registering for the University of Cape Town Facilities Management online short course, you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of this critical management component and its relevance to strategic and operational business matters. The course explores the relationship between budgeting, processes, policies, and the environment and the importance of maintenance and project management. You’ll also learn about the facilities management life cycle and develop a helpdesk procedure to handle unforeseen maintenance issues. The course also covers essential topics such as contract and tender management and the use of technology in facilities management, providing you with the skills you need to holistically fulfil a crucial and in-demand business role.
Is this course for you?
This online course is perfect for those currently working in the industry or wanting to start a facilities management career. With a lack of formal training available in the industry, this online course allows professionals to validate their skills and distinguish themselves in the market. The course enables existing facilities management employees to enhance their current skill set and aspiring professionals to acquire vital skills. Upon completion, you’ll be awarded a digital certificate from Africa's leading university, which is proof of their expertise in the field.1
1 QS Top Universities (2023).What will set you apart
The knowledge and insight to communicate facilities management risks and opportunities to senior management.
The ability to recommend strategies for balancing maintenance, operations, and upgrades to the working environment.
The skills to design a comprehensive facilities management helpdesk process for an organisation.
An overview of the legislation and regulation related to facilities management, and an understanding of the ways in which technology can be leveraged for added value.
Unlimited access to 2U’s Career Engagement Network, offering you exclusive resources and events to support your professional journey and drive your career forward.Course curriculum
Orientation module
Welcome to your Online Campus
Module 1
Facilities management in context
Module 2
Leadership and strategy
Module 3
Policies and processes: communication and implementation
Module 4
Maintenance, life cycles and budgeting
Module 5
Managing projects and stakeholders
Module 6
Tendering and contract management
Module 7
Compliance and occupational health and safety
Module 8
Technology, systems and processes for business continuity
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Convenor
Jacques Rousseau
Chair, Commerce Faculty Ethics in Research Committee and Lecturer, Section for Applied Management, School of Management Studies, UCT
About the certificate
Develop a comprehensive understanding of the role and context of facilities management and earn an official certificate of completion from the University of Cape Town.
Assessment is continuous and based on a series of practical assignments completed online. In order to be issued with a digital certificate, you’ll need to meet the requirements outlined in the course handbook. The handbook will be made available to you as soon as you begin the course.
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At the beginning of each module you'll be presented with the course content and assignments necessary for completion. You also have access to your Success Adviser who will help you manage your time, and support you with any administrative or technical queries you might have.
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The Online Campus will be your virtual classroom for the duration of your course. Through its easy-to-use interface you'll have access to a diverse variety of course content formats including: interactive videos, module notes, practice quizzes, presentations, assignment briefs, and additional web resources.
On the Online Campus, you'll also be able to ask questions and interact with your fellow students and teaching team through the discussion forums. If you are looking for your Online Campus login, please see the list of university partner login pages here.
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