Available in French

Designation/Certificate: RPA®, FMA®,FMC, and SMC 

This course provides information property and facility managers will need to make management decisions about various building systems and sites. These decisions will increase occupant safety and comfort while facilitating building efficiency to meet the business goals of an organization. This course is about understanding electrical systems and lighting, elevator maintenance and modernization, and pest and solid waste management. Other areas of interest also covered in this course include security issues, fire and safety systems, and energy management concerns.  

Learning Objectives

• Analyzing and managing building systems
• Maintaining your property in top condition, both inside and out  

Major Topics Covered

• Security
• Fire protection systems
• Electricity (AC and DC) and its applications in building systems
• Energy management
• Pest control and solid waste management
• Vertical transportation systems
• Lighting systems
• Window cleaning and architectural metal maintenance
• Landscaping and parking
• Maintaining a secure, safe building  

Course Table of Contents

• Facility and Workplace Security
• Incident Preparedness and Business Operations Continuation
• Fire and Life Safety Systems
• Electricity and Electrical Systems
• Electrical Systems Operation and Maintenance
• Lighting Principles
• Lighting Applications and Maintenance
• Energy Management in Commercial Real Estate
• Internal Facility Transportation Systems
• Maintenance and Modernization of Elevators
• Cleaning Guide and Administration
• Window Cleaning and Architectural Metal Maintenance
• Landscaping and Parking
• Pest Management
• Solid Waste Management

USGBC Recommendation

GBCI continuing education hour credits are available to go towards the LEED Credential Maintenance Program.

Available Delivery Options

Accelerated Classroom Review / Self-Study/ Instructor-Led On-line Course