Course Overview
This IWFM Level 5 Diploma in Facilities Management is designed for specialist facilities managers and those at middle or senior management levels responsible for complex functions. It also suits those aspiring to such roles.
This IWFM Level 5 Diploma in Facilities Management is delivered online with webinars, allowing you to work full-time while studying.
This diploma provides a comprehensive understanding of the FM profession, equipping you with the skills to handle complex, non-routine tasks in facilities management.
The programme emphasises different perspectives, diverse approaches, and independent thinking for problem-solving in the FM context. Live case studies from senior industry practitioners offer real-world insights.
Upon completion, you will receive the IWFM Level 5 Diploma in Facilities Management, equivalent to a level 7 on the National Framework of Qualifications.
*IWFM Credits
Gerry Kelly
For over 40 years Gerry worked in both the Private and Public Sectors. During that time, he held the position of Chief Executive with a Semi State Organisation; Press Secretary to the Minister for Finance and Minister for Labour; Senior Director Roles in Public Relations, Human Resources, Facilities Management, Customer Service, Corporate and Social Responsibility and Emotional Intelligence in State and Semi State Bodies. Prior to working in the Public Sector, he worked in the Printing Industry where he introduced the first computer setting facility to the Commercial Printing Sector in Ireland. He was also Ireland’s Graphic Designer of the Year.
Working with Portobello Institute for the past 7 years he is Programme Manager for the Facilities Management BSc and MSc Programmes. He also provides student support and mentoring on the Institutes IWFM Programmes along with lecturing on the Institutes CSR, Customer Relations, Strategic Management and Risk Management Programmes. His main reason for supporting Portobello is to continue working with people on their personal and career development while sharing with them his world of work experiences.
Gerry has direct hands-on and tutoring experience of almost 20 years in the areas of Customer Service, Active Citizenship and Corporate and Social Responsibility and has studied Active Citizenship and Corporate and Social Responsibility at Northwestern University Chicago; Advanced Strategic Management and International Marketing at the International Management Development Institute, Geneva; Commerce at UCD and Senior Executive Development, Irish Management Institute.
Working with Multi-National Corporations in Ireland, the US and Europe he designed, developed, tutored and implemented over 100 Corporate and Social Responsibility, Customer Service, Education, Emotional Intelligence and Cross Border Programmes targeted at influencing and improving the work opportunities and lives of people living in the Inner Cities of Belfast and Dublin.
Option A – October ’24 Start
This course commences on 14th October ’24 and runs until 26th ~June ’25.
A provisional schedule of classes is available here
Option B – November ’24 Start
This course commences on 11th November ’24 and runs until 24th ~ July ’25.
A provisional schedule of classes is available here
This course has been specifically designed to be delivered online with live lectures. Six weeks is allowed for submission of assignments at the end of the course.
Webinars are recorded and should you miss a session, you can catch up with the recorded session at a later date.
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1Complete the online application form.
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2Confirmation of a place will be given to applicants after completing the online booking form and payment of tuition fees.
Course: €5,695
Option 1
40% deposit payment (€2,396.00), followed by 6 scheduled payments on the first of each month, commencing the 1st of the month after the start date of the course. Includes one off instalment fee of €295.
- €599.00 due in month 1
- €599.00 due in month 2
- €599.00 due in month 3
- €599.00 due in month 4
- €599.00 due in month 5
- €599.00 due in month 6
