UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN

FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

ONLINE SHORT COURSE

In collaboration with leaders in online education, GetSmarter

Duration

8 weeks, excluding
orientation

Effort

10–12 hours per week,
entirely online

Learning Format

Weekly modules,
flexible learning

ON COMPLETION OF THIS COURSE, YOU’LL WALK AWAY WITH:

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A practical skill set in facilities management that will get you up-to-date with the latest regulations and best practice.

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The ability to align your facilities management strategy with an organisation’s primary goal.

3

Powerful proof of your competencies from a top-tier university1 to advance in your career and make yourself more marketable.


1 Top Universities (2018)

YOUR COURSE CO-CONVENORS

Panda Qamata

Facilities Management Expert

Panda has a B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering and is an MD for Maranatha Facilities Management Company. He has extensive facilities management experience, and has worked with companies such as BP, FNB, and Total Facilities Management Company. He is also registered as a Professional Facilities Manager with SAFMA.

Lerisa Roberts

Businesswoman and Coach

Lerisa is the founder of CareerWize Consulting, a management consulting and human development interest, and she previously operated as GM of a specialist engineering company which operated in the UK, South Africa, and Sub-Saharan Africa. She has a passion for people and education and believes in education as a liberator of people, organisations and entire nations.

COURSE CURRICULUM

Module 1:
Facilities Management in Context
Module 2:
Leadership and Strategy
Module 3:
Policies and Processes: Communication and Implementation
Module 4:
Maintenance, Life Cycles and Budgeting
Module 5:
Managing Projects and Stakeholders
Module 6:
Tendering and Contract Management
Module 7:
Compliance and Occupational Health and Safety
Module 8:
Technology, Systems and Processes for Business Continuity

AN ONLINE EDUCATION THAT SETS YOU APART

This UCT online short course is delivered in collaboration with online education provider GetSmarter. Join a growing community of global professionals, and benefit from the opportunity to:

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Gain verifiable and relevant competencies and earn invaluable recognition from an international selection of universities, entirely online and in your own time

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Enjoy a personalised, people-mediated online learning experience created to make you feel supported at every step

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Experience a flexible but structured approach to online education as you plan your learning around your life to meet weekly milestones

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