Fundamentals of Facility Management (3 Day Course)

  • Share:
Name: Fundamentals of Facility Management (3 Day Course)
Date: August 12, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM CDT
Website: http://www.usi.edu/fundamentals
Event Description:
Fundamentals of Facility Management (3 Day Course)
This interactive program facility managers the core skills needed to run safe, efficient, and cost-effective facilities. Participants learn practical strategies through real-world examples, group activities, and an applied action-plan project. No prior facility management experience is required.
Upon completing this 12-hour program, participants will be able to:
  • Apply the facility manager’s role strategically to support organizational goals and customer satisfaction
  • Make informed operational decisions using data, metrics and modern facility management technologies
  • Improve efficiency and cost effectiveness by aligning resources, budgets and service delivery models
  • Lead continuous improvement efforts that strengthen safety, reliability and long-term facility performance
 
Session 1: Core Responsibilities of the Facility Manager
  • Safety, security & emergency readiness
  • Customer satisfaction
  • Team building & cross-department collaboration
  • Using data & business metrics
  • Start your Personal FM Action Plan
Session 2: Operational Efficiency
  • Process flow & floor plan optimization
  • Inventory control
  • Vendor & contract management
  • When to outsource
  • Budgeting & cost control
  • Capital project cost/benefit analysis
Session 3: Continuous Improvement
  • Corrective actions & contingency planning
  • Preventive & predictive maintenance
  • The expanding role of AI in facility management
  • Complete your FM Action Plan
 
Dates:
Wednesday, August 12
Wednesday, August 19
Wednesday, August 26
Time: 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. CST
Location: USI; 8600 University Blvd, University Center Room 2203
Cost: $850 per person, includes all training materials.
No food or drinks provided.
Instructor: Joe Willett
 
MUST REGISTER BY JULY 29, 2026
 
Register at usi.edu/fundamentals or call 812-464-1989 and someone will assist you.
 
Questions? Contact Paula Nurrenbern at pjnurrenbe@usi.edu; 812-461-5425 or Lesley Groves at lagroves@usi.edu; 812-464-1854.
Location:
Location: USI Campus, University Center East Room 2203
8600 University Boulevard
Evansville, IN 47712
Date/Time Information:
Dates:
Wednesday, August 12
Wednesday, August 19
Wednesday, August 26
Time: 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. CST
Contact Information:
Lesley Groves
Send an Email
Fees/Admission:
Cost: $850 per person, includes all training materials.
No food or drinks provided.
Set a Reminder:
Enter your email address below to receive a reminder message.
Please complete the Captcha