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Certificate in Facility Management and Corporate Real Estate
206 students
Certificate in Facility Management and Corporate Real Estate
Facilities Management, CRE, Workplace Strategy & ESG training to boost your property & asset management career
Created byDavid Inman FRICS CEnv
Last updated 5/2026
English
What you'll learn
- Delivery of Strategic Facility Management
- Excellence in operational (tactical) Facility Management
- Key concepts of corporate real estate management
- Self development as a Facility or Corporate Real Estate professional
- Understand how high-performing organisations use Facility Management and Corporate Real Estate strategically to improve productivity & reduce costs
- Confidently explain the full role of a Facility Manager or Corporate Real Estate professional, from operations to executive-level decision making
- Apply real-world workplace and asset management principles used across corporate, healthcare, public sector, and commercial property environments
- Analyse buildings, workplaces, and property portfolios from a financial, operational, and strategic perspective
- Identify opportunities to optimise costs, improve performance, and deliver value within facilities and real estate portfolios
- Understand how sustainability, ESG, and environmental risks are transforming property and workplace management globally
- Recognise and manage risk, compliance, governance, and health & safety responsibilities in facility management environments
- Develop the knowledge needed to progress into senior or leadership roles in Facility Management or Corporate Real Estate
- Communicate more effectively with senior stakeholders, suppliers, and leadership teams
- Understand how to measure performance using KPIs, benchmarks, and continuous improvement frameworks
- Gain confidence discussing property strategy, workplace trends, and organisational performance
- Learn how Facility Management integrates with business strategy, finance, HR, and operations
- Identify career pathways and opportunities within the global FM and Corporate Real Estate profession
- Think like a strategic Facility Management leader, not just an operational manager
- Understand what separates average professionals from high-value professionals in the industry
- Gain knowledge that can help you increase your earning potential and career opportunities
- Build confidence to contribute to organisational decision-making and workplace strategy
- Develop a professional mindset aligned with global best practice standards
- This course is designed to give you the knowledge and confidence normally gained through years of industry experience — in one structured professional programme
- Facilities Management foundation course
- The "Hybrid Work" Gap: How to optimize corporate real estate for hybrid work models
- Facility management's role in achieving ESG goals
- Reducing carbon footprint in commercial buildings
- Corporate Real Estate vs. Facility Management: Which career is better?
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Course content
8 sections • 58 lectures • 6h 51m total length
Requirements
- No experience of prior knowledge needed, just enthusiasm and a willingness to gain experience.
- Interest in Facility Management, Corporate Real Estate, or Property & Workplace Operations. Ideal for career progression or entering the profession.
- Professional mindset and a willingness to apply what you learn to real world workplaces, projects, and organisational challenges.
Description
Master Workplace Strategy, FM Operations, and CRE Management with David Inman FRICS
Elevate your career in the built environment. This comprehensive certificate program is designed for professionals looking to master the intersection of Facility Management (FM) and Corporate Real Estate (CRE). Led by world-renowned expert David Inman FRICS, this course bridges the gap between operational excellence and strategic asset management.
Whether you are managing a single site or a global portfolio, you will gain the technical competencies required for ISO 41001 standards, sustainable workplace strategies (ESG), and strategic asset maintenance models.
Why This Course is Essential for 2026
The role of the FM and CRE manager has evolved. Google search trends show a massive shift toward "Hybrid Workplace Strategy" and "Sustainable FM." This course covers:
Strategic FM: Aligning facility operations with corporate business goals.
CRE Lifecycle: Mastering acquisition, portfolio management, and disposal.
The Future of Work: Designing and managing the hybrid office experience.
Financial Acumen: Budgeting, OPEX/CAPEX, and ROI for real estate assets.
What You Will Learn
Focus AreaKey CompetenciesOperational ExcellenceMaintenance management, health & safety, and service level agreements (SLAs).CRE StrategyReal estate finance, leasing strategies, and portfolio optimization.Modern TechnologyLeveraging PropTech, IoT, and AI for smart building management.SustainabilityImplementing ESG frameworks and energy-efficient FM practices.
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Who Should Enroll?
This program is the gold standard for:
Facility Managers looking to move into strategic Corporate Real Estate roles.
Property Managers transitioning into the commercial and corporate sector.
Real Estate Professionals needing a formal technical foundation in FM.
Operations Directors responsible for workplace experience and asset value.
About Your Instructor: David Inman FRICS
David Inman FRICS is a Chartered Surveyor and is a highly sought-after consultant and trainer with decades of global experience. Known for his "Common Sense FM" approach, David has helped thousands of professionals bridge the gap between technical maintenance and executive-level strategy
Who this course is for:
- Beginner and FM/CRE entry career level
- Facility Managers
- Corporate Real Estate professionals
- Workplace Managers
- Asset managers
- Property Managers
- Graduates
- Property and asset managers
- Workplace and operations professionals
- Experienced professionals seeking promotion
- RICS APC Candidates
- RICS AssocRICS Candidates
- Facilities managers
- Asset managers
- Realtors
- Chartered Surveyors
- Surveying students