Workshops

AM FM provides a variety of educational workshops aimed primarily at facility management professionals who wish to advance their professional development to improve their skill-sets, performance and add value to their companies. Our expert instructors will impart emerging industry trends from basic to advanced level information on core FM-related topics.

We currently offer the following workshops:

1. Introduction to Facility Management
2. Creating the Optimal Facility Management Plan
3. Project Management Essentials for Facility Managers
4. Demystifying Wireless Technology for FMs

Introduction to Facility Management Join us for an informative 1-day workshop! What is Facility Management? Learn about an emerging profession that is responsible for a multitude of activities encompassing people, place, process, technology, all dealing with the ‘building’. Facility Managers possess diverse backgrounds and skill sets and hold positions that range from housekeeping to managing a large portfolio of both commercial and residential buildings. This workshop will outline the pivotal role of a Facility Manager. It will illustrate the possibilities the professional can offer and provide a future outlook on the marketplace. Audience: This workshop is designed for those looking at a job change or refreshing their knowledge and skill set in the field of Facility Management. Upcoming Dates Location Time Cost Monday, April 30, 2012 The Manulife Financial Conference Centre, 2550 Victoria Park Avenue Toronto, Ontario, Canada 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. $149.00 CAD Click here to register Monday, May 28, 2012 Online from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. $99.00 CAD Click here to register

Creating the Optimal Facility Management Plan Learn how to align a facility’s needs with your corporate mandate! Want to introduce a new mind-set and create positive change in your corporate planning? This webinar presents the key elements necessary to enable you to create a strategic business plan that will align the needs of a facility with a corporate vision and mandate. This workshop will examine the implications and opportunities of integrated planning, risk management, capital planning and environmental issues facing facility managers. Upcoming Dates Location Time Cost Thursday, April 5, 2012 Online 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. $179.00 CAD Click here to register

Project Management Essentials for Facility Managers Geared specifically for people within the facility management industry, this 3-day project management course is built on the foundation of World Class Productivity’s standard Project Management Essentials course — a course which has consistently remained one of the most sought after and trusted fundamental level project management courses in Canada for over 15 years. The Project Management Essentials for Facility Management course is designed to provide the essential tools needed to deliver successful projects within the facility management industry. The course covers the complete project lifecycle –from project initiation and definition, through project implementation, and finally to the often neglected project completion phase, and includes such topics as claims and construction contract law, cost estimating and control, project risk, health and safety issues, and quality management. Upcoming Dates Location Time Cost Monday July 16-Wednesday July 18, 2012 The Manulife Financial Conference Centre, 2550 Victoria Park Avenue Toronto, Ontario, Canada 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. $1295.00 CAD Click here to register

Demystifying Wireless Technology for FMs Many organizations are often responsible for managing billions of dollars in assets. Using the right wireless solutions can be important to the success and profitability of these companies. This 1-day workshop is designed to provide professionals with a real-life view on the growing importance and demand for wireless applications within buildings and will present various ways to successfully meet these demands. This workshop aims to equip FM professionals with the essential tools necessary to assess daily trends in wireless technology and to develop plans for successful implementation. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1. Learn about what unfettered communication technologies can offer in FM. 2. Learn how wireless sensor networks evolve, the potential benefits for facility management operations. 3. Learn how the use of wireless sensor networks can present cost benefits on the installation end. 4. View first-hand cutting-edge features in lighting, heating, HVAC and other applications. Upcoming Dates Location Time Cost Wednesday, June 6, 2012 The Manulife Financial Conference Centre, 2550 Victoria Park Avenue Toronto, Ontario, Canada 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. $349.00 CAD Click here to register