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£760.75 + VAT
Usual Price £895.00
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Group 2 2014/2015

Start Date: 22nd June 2015
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Learning outcomes

  • Articulate and interpret the role of CRE and FM in the overall competitive strategy of the organisation in the context of when, where, what type and on what terms real estate services will be demanded
  • Critically consider the aims of the corporate real estate and facilities manager in managing the propertyof an organisation
  • Recognise and analyse the various factors that influence the choice of a property for the business to occupy and the nature of the tenure
  • Critically evaluate the issues in acquiring and disposing of operational property
  • Use whole life economics as the basis for informed decision-making in the property lifecycle
  • Demonstrate a critical understanding of the vital role that management of facilities has for improved sustainability performance
  • Recognise the impact of the workplace on organisational productivity
  • Critically evaluate the effectiveness of alternative workplace strategies in meeting the requirements of the changing world of work

    • Corporate Real Estate and Facilities Management

    The Certificate in Corporate Real Estate and Facilities Management (CRE and FM) covers the key topics below to help you recognise the factors that influence property choice and nature of tenure, appreciate the issues involved with acquisition and disposal of corporate real estate including cost implications of property life cycle, consider the legal issues and liabilities, understand how the role of facilities manager can deliver improved workplace productivity, sustainability performance and communicate the benefits within the overall competitive strategy of the business and organisation.

    Course Benefits

    Upon completion of the course, you will have a wealth of knowledge and tools to apply in the workplace to ensure that all property and facilities resources are delivering value for money. This course offers you a real opportunity for career change or progression in your current role and is applicable to both commercial and public sectors.

    The CRE and FM course is composed of 6 interactive modules containing a blend of supportive learning materials to aid your understanding and application of concepts and techniques learning during the course. They will include:

    • Revision sessions facilitated live by a subject matter expert and tutor
    • Lectures and presentations with audio recordings
    • Practical exercises and case studies
    • Reading materials
    • Online student forums
    • End of module refresher assessment to help gauge your understanding as you progress through the course modules


    In addition, candidates will be asked to select small case studies and projects from their work environment and will have the opportunity to share and exchange work experiences with their peers around the world.

    A final examination will take place at the end of the 24-week course and candidates will need to acquire the requisite minimum score to successfully complete the course.

    Who is this course for?

    Our CRE and FM Certificate course is ideal for professionals who have worked in the corporate and commercial real estate and facilities management sector for at least 2 years. It is suitable for property managers, asset managers, facilities managers, project managers and all those who want to improve the efficiency, effectiveness and value for money of the property or facilities services that they manage on behalf of the organisation.

    Course Content

    Throughout the modules candidates will be referred to chapters and specific sections in identified textbooks. Access to these will facilitate candidates’ responses to the associated exercises, case studies and quizzes.

    This distance and blended learning course will provide you with a clear understanding of the following:

    • Strategic concepts of CRE and FM
    • Introduction to CRE and the role of the Facilities Manager
    • Current CRE and FM issues
    • Acquisition and disposal of corporate real estate
    • Operational issues of holding property
    • Property lifecycle economics
    • The workplace versus organisational productivity
    • The changing world of work
    • Introduction to facilities support services
    • Resource decision-making
    • Auditing occupant services
    • The insourcing / outsourcing debate
    • Management processes and procedures, and IT systems

    Learning Outcomes

    Upon completion of the course, candidates will be able to use these globally applicable knowledge and skills in corporate real estate and facility management, and be able to optimise the operational and economic benefits of effective management of corporate facilities.

    Purchasing Information

    You will be asked to complete payment in order to enrol onto this course. Enrolment is activated through completing the payment process by clicking the 'Buy Now' button. We have two start dates available so make sure you select the right one.

    Please note:

    The start date  is subject to change depending on number of attendees for this course and at the discretion of RICS. If you select the wrong start date you must notify us within 14 days of purchase to move to the correct group. Any requests outside of this date are chargeable.

     

    Product Details

    200 Hours Formal CPD

    Members : £760.75 + VAT

    180 Days

    English

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