Course suitability checker

Deciding Learning Levels - Management profiles explained

Firstly, learners need to decide which learning level will be most suitable for them based on their job function and / or management level. This can be either the level that they work at now, or a level they wish to aspire to. Conduct our simple self-assessment check, below.

Instructions: Choose one answer option for each given question, make a note of which column your answers came from, then review the summary below.

	A	B	C	D
What type of business management position do you consider you work at?	Supervisory	Junior management	Middle management	Senior management
How much facilities management experience do you possess?	None or little	Some	Much	Significant
Do you manage other people in a business environment?	No	Have done so in the past (or) is a future, or intended role	Yes	I direct and co-ordinate teams of others
What type of activities does your job function typically entail?	Carrying out duties and plans devised by others	Conducting objective-based activities	Devising and implementing operational plans	Devising long term / strategic plans
How much experience do you possess in the following list of FM activities: Managing property and assets / Procurement and supply / FM strategy and objective planning / FM project management / H&S / FM informaiton management / Quality management / Sustainability and energy management / People management / Customer service	Little experience of topics on the list (Up to 3 or 4 of the FM activities list)	Some experience of topics on the list (Approx 4 or 5 of the FM activities list)	Good experience of topics on the list (Between 5 and 8 of the FM activities list)	Extensive experience of topics on the list (Over 8 and preferably all areas of the FM activities list)
Do you look after business premises?	I work for others and my duties require me to follow their instructions	Some site management is involved	Yes, site(s) management is part of my role	I oversee site management, which is delegated to others to manage
Do you supervise, or in what way do you work with contractors?	I do not work directly with contractors	I work alongside contractors	I help to choose / select contractors and monitor their performance	I negotiate with contractors and manage contracts
Which of the following most closely matches your (past) learning achievement(s)?	GCSE ('O' Level)	GCE ('A' Level)	Further college education / HNC	HND / Degree

Summary: Review the notes given below for each set of answers.

Answers are predominantly 'A'	The ILM Level 3 qualifications are likely to be the most suitable
Answers are predominantly 'B'	Your position appears to be Level 3 for which the ILM Level 3 qualifications have been devised, but you may aspire to Level 4 and undertake a BIFM Level 4 qualification
Answers are predominantly 'C'	The BIFM Level 4 qualifications are likely to be the most suitable for you at this level as they are very effective in developing your current position. The tuition for the Level 4 qualification covers the FM industry topics extensively.
Answers are predominantly 'D'	Your position appears to be Level 5. Try the Level 5 qualifications if you possess a good deal of strategic management experience AND a significant existing knowledge of Facilities Management across all of the FM business activities / competences. You may feel as though reaching to the Level 6 qualifications is the way forward as this extensively tests your ability to manage FM strategically from a higher management perspective. The tuition and guidance will help you achieve the highest accolade available within this suite of qualification options. Learners may choose this option if they have extensive knowledge and experience in a strategic management position.

Deciding on a qualification type is the next important step. Choose the appropriate link from the main menu.