IWFM Level 5 Certificate in Facilities Management

This course is delivered via our well-established Virtual Learning Environment. All course content is fully available via the screen or for download and can be accessed anytime, anywhere so you can plan your own schedule.

Expert tutors are always on hand to support your learning, as well as technical advisors.

All our courses are assessed by assignment, not examination. Assignments can be undertaken at any time.

Assessment activities have been developed by The Business School (UK) Ltd, and approved by The Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management. Each assessment brief gives information regarding exactly what needs to be covered and other supporting information such as word count and referencing guide.

IWFM exists to promote excellence among a world-wide community of over 17,000 and to demonstrate the value and contribution of workplace and facilities management more widely. Their qualifications are internationally recognised and provide a world-leading framework for professional development in workplace and facilities management.

The IWFM Awarding Organisation is regulated by The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual), Qualifications Wales and CCEA Regulation. This qualification is available on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) and is delivered by The Business School (UK) Ltd, an approved IWFM centre for the delivery of its qualifications.

IWFM empower professionals to upskill and reach their potential for a rewarding, impactful career by advancing professional standards, offering guidance and training, developing new insights and sharing best practice. It is our vision to see workplace and facilities management as a distinct profession – recognised beyond the built environment.

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Facilities management professionals are responsible for services that support business. Their roles can cover management of a wide range of areas including health and safety, risk management, business continuity, procurement, sustainability, space planning, energy, property and asset management. They are typically responsible for activities such as catering, cleaning, building maintenance, environmental services, security and reception.

The Level 5 qualifications will provide the skills needed to complete complex tasks and take on responsibility for planning and delivering solutions while developing your specialised knowledge of the profession. It is for you if you are at a middle or senior management level and responsible for more complex functions, or if you are aspiring to these roles and looking to stretch and develop.

The IWFM Level 5 Certificate in Facilities Management is worth 24 credits and our course consists of the following units:

Organisational and facilities management strategy

Managing people in facilities management

Providing leadership and management in facilities management

Managing procurement and contracts in facilities management

Performance measurement in facilities management

Professional qualifications also support continuous professional development, as well as progression to larger qualifications and/or qualifications at higher levels.

This course offers opportunities for learners to develop skills that support career and professional development.

This programme enables progression to Higher Education studies.

Learner Comments:

"I am happy to report that, upon putting my understanding of Facilities Management into writing, I have discovered that it exceeds my initial expectations. I have enjoyed this course and a little sad that i have now finished it but thank you."

"The learning materials were great and the assignment itself also. The instructions on how to upload was very easy."

It is for you if you are at a middle or senior management level and responsible for more complex functions, or if you are aspiring to these roles and looking to stretch and develop.

IWFM does not state any formal entry requirements, but learners will normally be practising middle management or may be progressing from a Level 3 Qualification in Facilities Management or a IWFM Level 4 Qualification in Facilities Management.

A good standard of written English is required for this course - GCSE grade A-C.

Professional qualifications also support continuous professional development, as well as progression to larger qualifications and/or qualifications at higher levels.
This course offers opportunities for learners to develop skills that support career and professional development.

This programme enables progression to Higher Education studies.