PD & Training

Throughout the year the FMA, in conjunction with industry stakeholders, develops a range of professional development and training courses.

Professional Development & Training

  • National seminar series: based on compliance and relevant topics designed specifically for the FM professional
  • One day training & customised courses: designed to enhance the development of competencies required for the FM professional and best practice techniques. These courses can also be customised to align with your organisation, its policies and using its case studies to enhance your team's understanding and skills application.
  • Workshops: these are held at least annually with a focus on an industry-specific topic.  
    Most recently have been the Energy Efficiency Workshop and the Maintenance Workshop.
  • Formal courses: these include the FMA developed Diploma of Facilities Management as well as a number of other courses available through tertiary education providers.

Upcoming courses, workshops & seminars

2018 Workshops

Facilities Management Risk and Compliance (2 days) 

This interactive training program is delivered over two days by an experienced trainer. You will be offered practical guidance to assist in effectively managing key facilities risk issues, whilst also considering the strategic and operational issues.

Sydney CBD - Tuesday & Wednesday 23-24 October, 2018 (Sold Out)

Perth CBD - Thursday & Friday 8-9 November, 2018

Contractor Management (1 day) 

Join us at this one day Professional Development course and learn firsthand the ways to effectively manage contractor safety and gain an understanding of the key stages of contractor management to establish and implement practical programs in the workplace.

Brisbane CBD - Thursday, 19 July 2018

Melbourne CBD - Thursday, 2 August 2018

Full Day Masterclass: ISO 41000 Technical Understanding and Organisational Implementation (1 day) 

Duncan Waddell, Managing Director, FM Intelligence 

FMA as a contributor and representative on the International Standard 41000 delivering this course will provide critical technical and implementation options for organisations. Understand the technical knowledge in the detail of the ISO documentation, and start to understand the opportunity for implementation in your organisation.

Seminar dates to be advised.

Energy Management for Facility Managers (1 day) 

This course has been designed by Office of Environment and Energy (OEH) in engagment with many industry sector stakeholders (including FMA) to provide comprehensive outcomes for facility managers in energy management.  This day covers the three fundamentals as you are led through Energy, Business and Technical modules. 

The three fundamentals for the future of FM:

EMFM module #1  -  Energy fundamentals

  • Session 1 – Energy supply, consumption and Facilities Management
  • Session 2 – Implementing Energy Management in your day to day operations
  • Session 3 – Integrating energy management practices within asset management
  • Session 4 – Driving continuous improvement

EMFM module #2  -  business fundamentals

  • Session 1 – The FM Role in energy management
  • Session 2 – Getting stakeholders on board with energy management
  • Session 3 – Getting funding and management support to improve energy management
  • Session 4 – Selling the benefits of energy management 

Dates to be advised.

Click here to download the 2018 Professional development program

For more information or general enquiries about training courses email pd@fma.com.au

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