by Rebecca Walker — July 3, 2009—BOMI International and Building Operating Management magazine are jointly offering the Facilities Professional Leadership Series (FPLS)a six-week, online educational program specifically designed to give facilities professionals the proper tools, skills, and knowledge to move forward in the field.
FPLS begins August 24 and runs through September 28, and includes six Web-based seminars, each featuring a 60-minute presentation led by a facility-industry expert; supplemental reading materials; and an online discussion board moderated by international speaker, trainer, consultant, and IFMA Fellow Stormy Friday.
Each seminar addresses an important aspect of facility management as a means toward career advancement.
Topics include:
- The Business of the Bottom Line
- The Art of Negotiations
- Working with the C-Suite
- Lead and They Will Follow
- Legal Responsibilities for the Facility Manager
- Facilities Management in Any Economy
FPLS is structured to facilitate online discussions and networking between students and instructors to establish long-lasting professional relationships. Students will learn to speak the language of finance fluently, understand the art of winning negotiations, know their department’s role within the company, master effective communication, and understand the legal responsibilities of a facility manager.
The Facilities Professional Leadership Series is also eligible for 0.6 CEUs from IACET and nine CPD points from BOMI. There are no prerequisites for this online educational program. Property and facility managers from any level are invited to join.
For more information, see the Web site.
