The Facilities Management Strategy Training Course by Oxford Training Centre is designed to develop practical skills in facilities management strategy, helping professionals create effective FM strategies that support organisational objectives. As part of the Product Management Training Courses category, the programme explores FM strategy, strategic facilities management, FM planning, resource optimisation, risk management, performance improvement, and business alignment. Participants will learn how to connect facilities operations with wider business priorities while improving service quality, efficiency, sustainability, and long-term value.
Objectives
By the end of this Facilities Management Strategy Training Course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the principles and importance of facilities management strategy.
- Develop and implement an effective FM strategy.
- Apply strategic facilities management principles to organisational requirements.
- Strengthen FM planning and facilities decision-making processes.
- Align facilities management objectives with wider business goals.
- Evaluate facilities performance using appropriate KPIs and metrics.
- Identify opportunities for cost optimisation and operational improvement.
- Develop effective approaches to facilities risk and compliance management.
- Integrate sustainability and resource efficiency into FM strategies.
- Manage stakeholders and communicate strategic FM priorities effectively.
- Support continuous improvement through structured facilities management planning.
Target Audience
This course is suitable for:
- Facilities Managers and FM Directors.
- Facilities Management Professionals.
- Property and Estate Managers.
- Operations Managers.
- Workplace and Workplace Services Managers.
- Asset and Property Management Professionals.
- Building and Engineering Managers.
- Procurement and Contract Management Professionals.
- Senior Managers responsible for facilities and workplace services.
- Professionals involved in FM planning and business alignment.
Course Content
Module 1: Foundations of Facilities Management Strategy
- Principles of facilities management strategy
- Role of strategic facilities management
- FM strategy and organisational objectives
- Current trends in facilities management
- Strategic FM responsibilities
Module 2: Developing an FM Strategy
- Strategic analysis and organisational needs
- Defining FM vision and objectives
- Developing an effective FM strategy
- Strategic priorities and service requirements
- Creating a practical FM strategy framework
Module 3: FM Planning and Business Alignment
- Principles of FM planning
- Aligning facilities services with business objectives
- Business alignment and organisational performance
- Demand and capacity planning
- Long-term facilities planning
Module 4: Strategic Facilities Operations
- Service delivery models
- Operational efficiency and productivity
- Facilities resource management
- Outsourcing and insourcing considerations
- Improving service quality and customer experience
Module 5: Financial and Resource Management
- FM budgeting and financial planning
- Cost optimisation strategies
- Resource allocation
- Lifecycle cost considerations
- Measuring financial value from facilities management
Module 6: Risk, Compliance and Resilience
- Strategic facilities risk management
- Identifying operational and business risks
- Compliance and regulatory considerations
- Business continuity and resilience
- Emergency and contingency planning
Module 7: Performance Measurement and Continuous Improvement
- Developing FM KPIs
- Service-level agreements and performance indicators
- Benchmarking facilities performance
- Performance reporting and analysis
- Continuous improvement strategies
Module 8: Sustainability and Future-Focused FM Strategy
- Sustainable facilities management
- Energy and resource efficiency
- Environmental considerations
- Technology and digital transformation
- Future trends in strategic facilities management
Module 9: Stakeholder and Supplier Management
- Stakeholder identification and engagement
- Strategic communication
- Supplier and contractor management
- Partnership development
- Managing expectations and service outcomes
Module 10: Implementing and Reviewing the FM Strategy
- FM strategy implementation planning
- Change management
- Monitoring strategic outcomes
- Reviewing and updating FM strategies
- Creating a sustainable long-term facilities management strategy
FAQs
1. What is a Facilities Management Strategy Training Course?
It is a professional programme that develops skills in creating, implementing and evaluating facilities management strategy in alignment with organisational objectives.
2. What will I learn from this course?
You will learn about FM strategy, strategic facilities management, FM planning, performance measurement, risk management, sustainability, resource optimisation and business alignment.
3. Who should attend this Facilities Management Strategy Training Course?
The course is suitable for facilities managers, property professionals, operations managers, workplace managers and professionals responsible for facilities planning and strategic decision-making.
4. Why is business alignment important in facilities management?
Business alignment helps ensure that facilities services, resources and investments support wider organisational objectives and contribute to operational performance.
5. What is FM strategy?
FM strategy is a structured approach to managing facilities, services, resources and assets in a way that supports organisational priorities and long-term business objectives.
6. How does strategic facilities management improve performance?
Strategic facilities management connects operational activities with measurable business objectives, supporting better resource utilisation, service quality, risk management and continuous improvement.
7. What is the role of FM planning?
FM planning helps organisations forecast facilities requirements, allocate resources, manage risks and establish priorities for effective long-term facilities management.
8. Is this course suitable for experienced facilities managers?
Yes. The course covers strategic concepts and practical approaches that can help experienced facilities managers strengthen strategy development, planning, performance management and business alignment.