BIFM Level 5 Range of Qualifications

About the qualifications

The new British Institute of Facilities Management (BIFM) Level 5 qualifications are particularly appropriate to middle managers wishing to aspire to a higher management level who have a track record in managing FM operations. There are two qualifications that we provide to learners. These are the Certificate qualification and the Diploma qualification. The subjects that are studied and assessed for each is shown in the table below.

Study Topics (Units)	Unit Code	Certificate	Diploma
Facilities management development and trends	5.01
Organisational and facilities management strategy	5.02
Property and asset management for facilities managers	5.16
Energy and utilities management and the impact on FM	5.20
FM space management	5.18
Sustainability and environmental management and the impact on FM	5.19
Managing people in facilities management	5.03
Risk management in facilities management	5.04
Financial management in facilities management	5.05

Key: Units marked with the tick symbol ( ) will be studied and assessed by learners on their chosen qualification.

This Programme

About the qualification
Main features
Certificate - Programme schedule
Diploma - Programme schedule
Certificate - Programme format and pricing
Diploma - Programme format and pricing
Content and learning outcomes
Booking arrangements

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Programme Features

The programme format allows learners to study via a blend of workshop and self-study, which comprises a blend of topic workshops, workbook study and reflective workshops.

Making Choices

The Certificate Option

The Certificate qualification is the best choice for managers with limited prior academic training in FM, and wish to confirm their practical knowledge with an industry recognised qualification. No previous qualifications are required to join the Certificate though learners are reminded that the study regime will require a level of dedication commensurate with the type of discipline that managers working at this level would be used to.

The Diploma Option

The Diploma qualification can be achieved in one of two ways. Firstly, by commencing with the Certificate and undertaking a consistent but challenging workload and topping up to the Diploma once the Certificate has been achieved. Secondly, by making this choice at the outset. However, before bookings can be taken for the Diploma programme the Blue-Eye tutors will need to conduct a professional discussion with the learner so as to assess the suitability of the programme choice in accordance with the demands of a very significant study regime.