Level 5 IWFM Facilities Management Qualifications

The IWFM Level 5 qualifications in Facilities Management are designed for experienced professionals looking to deepen their expertise in facilities management, develop strategic skills, and advance into senior management roles within the industry.

At Learnmore, we are dedicated to equipping individuals with the knowledge and skills they need to excel in the dynamic world of facilities management. With a strong commitment to professional development and accredited by the IWFM, we offer a range of qualifications to help you achieve your career goals and advance in your field.

Our approach to delivering facilities management qualifications is tailored to your needs. We understand the demands of today’s busy professionals, which is why we offer remote learning. You can access our courses from the comfort of your own home or workplace, allowing you to balance your education with your daily commitments.

When you start your programme, you won’t be navigating your educational journey alone. We provide each learner with a dedicated coach who will guide and support you throughout your studies. This personalised support ensures that you receive the assistance you need to succeed in your facilities management qualification. As part of our commitment to your success, you’ll also gain access to valuable resources through our online elearning portal.

Additionally, whilst completing your course, you’ll become a member of the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM), granting you access to a wealth of networking and professional opportunities.

The choice is yours

The IWFM Level 5 qualification in Facilities Management can be completed as an Award, Certificate or Diploma.

The below table will help you to understand the difference between the three options. Please do contact us if you have any questions or queries about which qualification you should choose.

	Award	Certificate	Diploma
	£1100+VAT	£2500+VAT	£4500+VAT
Number of online workshops	2	4	8
Number of assignments	2	4	8
Course length	4 months	8 months	12 months
Credit value	12	24	48
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Award

The IWFM Level 5 Diploma in Facilities Management consists of five mandatory units (32 credits) plus additional optional units to achieve a minimum of 48 credits in total.

Unit	Unit overview	Credits
Facilities management development and trends	Undertake an analytical overview of the scope and context of facilities management, including the impact of change, development, and innovation on facilities management practices	6
Organisational and facilities management strategy	Analyse, implement, review and update the FM strategy based on an understanding of its relationship with organisational strategies and effectively communicate the strategy to a wide audience	6
Managing people in facilities management	Review, develop and implement human resource management strategies from recruitment through to exit, in compliance with employment legislation	8
Risk management in facilities management	Develop a risk management policy, establish risk criteria, and improve and review the risk management process and strategy	6
Financial management in facilities management	Apply the principles of financial management and financial policies to facilities management. To effectively manage budgets and cash flow and to prepare financial cases	6
Managing health and safety in facilities management	Manage health and safety in the workplace, develop and review health and safety policies and promote a proactive health and safety culture in compliance with legislative requirements	6
Managing facilities management projects	Undertake a facilities management project; assemble and manage facilities management teams and undertake projects from planning, through monitoring and reporting to completion and review	6
Sustainability and environmental management and the impact on facilities management	Develop and manage sustainability and environmental policies which support corporate responsibility. Review and influence the impact of the FM functions, to manage waste and promote wider engagement and awareness	4

Unit	Unit Overview	Credits
Facilities management development and trends	Undertake an analytical overview of the scope and context of facilities management, including the impact of change, development, and innovation on facilities management practices	6
Organisational and facilities management strategy	Analyse, implement, review and update the FM strategy based on an understanding of its relationship with organisational strategies and effectively communicate the strategy to a wide audience	6
Managing people in facilities management	Review, develop and implement human resource management strategies from recruitment through to exit, in compliance with employment legislation	8
Risk management in facilities management	Develop a risk management policy, establish risk criteria, and improve and review the risk management process and strategy	6
Financial management in facilities management	Apply the principles of financial management and financial policies to facilities management. To effectively manage budgets and cash flow and to prepare financial cases	6
Managing health and safety in facilities management	Manage health and safety in the workplace, develop and review health and safety policies and promote a proactive health and safety culture in compliance with legislative requirements	6
Managing facilities management projects	Undertake a facilities management project; assemble and manage facilities management teams and undertake projects from planning, through monitoring and reporting to completion and review	6
Sustainability and environmental management and the impact on facilities management	Develop and manage sustainability and environmental policies which support corporate responsibility. Review and influence the impact of the FM functions, to manage waste and promote wider engagement and awareness	4

The IWFM Level 5 Certificate in Facilities Management consists of two mandatory units (14 credits) plus additional optional units to achieve a minimum of 24 credits in total.

Unit	Unit overview	Credits
Organisational and facilities management strategy (mandatory unit)	Analyse, implement, review and update the FM strategy based on an understanding of its relationship with organisational strategies and effectively communicate the strategy to a wide audience	6
Managing people in facilities management (mandatory unit)	Review, develop and implement human resource management strategies from recruitment through to exit, in compliance with employment legislation	8
Facilities management development and trends (Learnmore Recommended Optional Units)	Undertake an analytical overview of the scope and context of facilities management, including the impact of change, development, and innovation on facilities management practices	6
Sustainability and environmental management and the impact on facilities management (Learnmore Recommended Optional Units)	Develop and manage sustainability and environmental policies which support corporate responsibility. Review and influence the impact of the FM functions, to manage waste and promote wider engagement and awareness	4

The IWFM Level 5 Award in Facilities Management consists of one mandatory unit (6 credits) plus additional optional units to achieve a minimum of 12 credits in total.

Unit	Unit overview	Credits
Organisational and facilities management strategy (mandatory unit)	Analyse, implement, review and update the FM strategy based on an understanding of its relationship with organisational strategies and effectively communicate the strategy to a wide audience	6
Facilities management development and trends (Learnmore recommended optional unit)	Undertake an analytical overview of the scope and context of facilities management, including the impact of change, development, and innovation on facilities management practices	6

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Additional Optional Units

Unit	Unit Credits
Facilities management support services operations	6
Performance measurement in facilities management	3
Providing leadership & management in facilities management	4
Managing Information and knowledge in facilities management	3
Managing negotiations in facilities management	3
Managing relationships with suppliers and specialists in facilities management	6
Quality management in facilities management	6
Customer service in facilities management	3
Property and asset management for facilities managers	6
Property, fabric and building services maintenance for facilities managers	6
Space management for facilities managers	3
Energy and utilities management and the impact on facilities management	3
Managing procurement and contracts in facilities management	4
Implementing change in an organisation and managing the impact on FM	4
Reflective facilities management practice	6
Strategic building information modelling for facilities management	6

Level 5 IWFM Facilities Management Qualifications

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