University of California, Irvine - Division of Continuing Education
Online Certificate in Facilities Management
Irvine, USA
Certificate
DURATION
18 months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
USD 4,770 *
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
* approximate tuition
Key Summary
About: The Online Certificate in Facilities Management offers flexible learning for students interested in enhancing their expertise in managing buildings and services.
The program focuses on best practices, industry standards, and sustainability in facilities management, accommodating working professionals through a fully online format.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can explore diverse career paths such as facilities manager, property manager, and maintenance coordinator.
The skills gained will enable students to effectively oversee operations, improve efficiency, and ensure compliance within various organizational settings.
Facility management is a wide-ranging industry that is always in demand, offering competitive wages. It is the practice of coordinating the physical work environment with the people and work of an organization. This discipline integrates the principles of business administration, architecture, and the behavioral and engineering sciences.
This certificate program furthers your understanding of this diverse field with an innovative series of courses focusing on design and management of facilities, from concept to installation, to long-term efficient use. You will learn from industry professionals on topics such as space planning, leadership, construction management, and project management.
Registered Degree Program
UC Irvine DCE’s Facilities Management Certificate Program recognized for meeting the global demand of skilled labor in the field.
The University of California, Irvine Division of Continuing Education Facilities Management Program is the first certificate program accredited by the Facility Management Accreditation Commission (FMAC) of the IFMA Foundation under their category, Facility Management Registered Degree Program (RDP). The IFMA Foundation accreditation assures that programs meet standards to produce graduates ready to enter the facility management (FM) field leading the way in innovation, emerging building technologies, and anticipating the safety, health, and well-being of facility occupants.
Course schedules are subject to change. Individual courses may be taken without enrolling in the full program.
Required Courses
- Fundamentals of Facilities Management
- Facilities Design and Space Planning
- Leadership for Facilities Professionals
Elective Courses
Choose a minimum of 9 units
- Principles of Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC)
- Financial Analysis for Facility Professionals
- Project Management Essentials for Facilities Professionals
- Managing Indoor Air Quality
- Energy Management for Facility Managers
Program Benefits
- Broaden skills and knowledge of all areas relating to facilities management and other areas dealing with facilities
- Obtain valuable insight about the impact of technology on the design and management of efficient facilities
- Gain knowledge to help prepare for IFMA’s Certified Facility Manager (CFM) and Facility Management Professional (FMP) exams
- Program curriculum focuses on the core competencies recognized by the International Facility Management Association
Professional Benefits
Individuals with job titles and responsibilities such as facility managers, building supervisors, facilities planners, architects, designers, engineers, and building owners will benefit from these courses. A certificate in facilities management is not just essential for working in the facilities department; it is also an asset to the organization. Today, customers demand that facility manager providers have intimate knowledge of all aspects of a facility while keeping within the organization’s mission and vision. There are two major types of facilities management, Hard FM and Soft FM. Hard FM refers to services relating to the actual structure and systems that make a facility work. This includes fire safety, plumbing, structural, and elevator maintenance. Soft FM refers to services that overlap with property management such as pest control, cleaning, grounds maintenance, and security.
IFMA members receive a 10% tuition discount
Prepare Yourself for Industry Certification: Accredited as a Facility Management Registered Degree Program (RDP), the Facilities Management certificate program is based on the IFMA eleven core competencies which make up the preeminent certifications for IFMA, including the Certified Facility Manager (CFM) and Facility Management Professional (FMP) designations.
Who Should Enroll
- Individuals who desire to enter the facilities management profession
- Professionals who are involved in the design or management of facilities, building operations, maintenance operations, construction, or occupational safety
- Facilities professionals who wish to increase their knowledge in specific areas in preparation for the IFMA Certified Facility Manager (CFM) examination