Course Overview

Facility Management is a vital discipline that integrates people, processes, and technology to ensure the effective operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of an organization’s built environment. This course provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of how to strategically manage facilities and assets to support core business goals while enhancing performance, safety, and cost efficiency.

As part of Facility Management Module 2: Asset Management, the program offers a structured, step-by-step guide to international best practices based on PAS 55 and ISO 55000 standards. Participants will learn to design preventive maintenance programs, assess and mitigate technical and human risks, and apply risk-based maintenance and outsourcing strategies. The course also covers contract management, facilities process performance monitoring, and maintenance optimization techniques through practical exercises and case studies.

By the end of the course, participants will be equipped with actionable tools and insights to develop and implement effective asset management strategies that align with their organization’s objectives and ensure sustainable operational excellence.

 

Course Outline  

Under Facility Management Module 2 on Asset Management

1. Provide a step-by-step guide to Asset Management best practices (as part of PAS 55 & ISO 55000).
2. Understand best practice techniques for achieving effective asset management.
3. Discuss & learn the practical application of these best practices, through case studies & exercises.
4. Understand the range of technical & human risks associated with asset management & how they can be mitigated.
5. Develop an action plan to utilize these technologies in their own areas of responsibility, fitting them into the overall asset management strategy, and measuring benefits.
6. Understand the basics of facilities management
7. Understand how to draw up a preventive maintenance concept, based on risk
   Develop strategies to decide when and what to outsource
   Understand the different contract types
8. Identify and monitor the facilities management-processes performance
   To instruct Maintenance Management optimization best practice techniques
   To provide opportunities to discuss the application of these best practices
   Provide an opportunity to learn these concepts through practical exercises

 

Who is this Course for?

This Facility Management course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit professionals in different branches who are involved in any aspect of asset management, facility management, and Maintenance Management.

 

Why Choose Optimizer for This Course?

Optimizer is a leading training provider in the UAE, renowned for delivering high-quality, practical, and internationally aligned professional development programs. Choosing Optimizer for your Facility and Asset Management training ensures that you gain not just theoretical knowledge, but actionable skills that can be immediately applied in your organization.

Our instructors are industry-certified experts with extensive hands-on experience across facilities, maintenance, and asset management in diverse sectors. The course combines global best practices with local insights, addressing the unique operational challenges faced in the UAE and GCC region.

With interactive workshops, real-world case studies, and practical exercises, Optimizer ensures participants develop the confidence to implement effective asset management strategies, optimize maintenance, and improve facility performance. We also provide post-training support and guidance, empowering participants to integrate ISO 55001-compliant practices into their organizations, drive measurable improvements, and enhance career progression.

Choose Optimizer for a results-focused learning experience that blends expertise, practical application, and international standards for sustainable operational excellence.

 

Benefits of This Course

1. Master Asset Management Best Practices – Learn internationally recognized frameworks such as PAS 55 and ISO 55001 to optimize asset performance.

2. Improve Operational Efficiency – Gain tools and techniques to streamline facility and maintenance operations, reducing downtime and costs.

3. Risk Management Skills – Identify, assess, and mitigate technical and human risks in asset and facilities management.

4. Preventive Maintenance Planning – Develop risk-based maintenance strategies to extend asset life and reliability.

5. Strategic Decision-Making – Learn how to make informed outsourcing, procurement, and contract management decisions.

6. Financial & Business Insight – Understand lifecycle costing, budgeting, and long-term investment planning for assets.

7. Practical, Hands-On Learning – Apply concepts immediately through interactive exercises, case studies, and real-world scenarios.

8. Enhanced Career Opportunities – Boost your professional profile and leadership capability in facilities, maintenance, and asset management.

9. ISO 55001 Compliance – Gain knowledge to align your organization with international asset management standards.

10. Networking & Knowledge Sharing – Interact with peers, discuss challenges, and learn from real-world experiences.