Course Overview
Take the next step in your facilities management career with this fully online IWFM Level 5 Diploma in Facilities Management. Designed for experienced professionals and aspiring leaders, the course equips you to manage complex FM challenges with confidence. Learn from senior industry experts through live webinars and real-world case studies, all while balancing your full-time role.
The IWFM Level 5 Diploma in Facilities Management is a comprehensive, industry-recognised qualification designed for professionals working at, or aspiring to, middle and senior management roles within the FM sector.
Throughout the course, you’ll gain the strategic knowledge and practical skills needed to manage complex, non-routine facilities management challenges. The curriculum focuses on leadership, operational strategy, project and risk management, sustainability, and financial control—key areas for anyone seeking to lead and innovate in today’s dynamic FM environment.
You’ll join a network of experienced professionals, building valuable industry connections while learning through live webinars, real-world case studies, and interactive sessions.
The programme is led by expert tutors with extensive industry experience, ensuring that your learning is grounded in current best practice and practical relevance.
As part of your journey, you’ll benefit from live case studies, webinars, and direct engagement with senior industry practitioners, bringing the realities of the profession into your learning experience.
Upon completion, you will receive the IWFM Level 5 Diploma in Facilities Management, equivalent to a level 7 on the National Framework of Qualifications. Successful graduates of this diploma are eligible for advanced entry into Year 3 of the BSc (Hons) in Workplace & Facilities Management with Portobello Institute—an excellent pathway for those looking to further enhance their credentials and career prospects.
*IWFM Credits
Gerry Kelly
For over 40 years Gerry Kelly 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 working with Portobello Institute 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.
Start 9th February 2026
This course will start on 9th February 2026 and run until 24th September 2026. A provisional class schedule is available here. This schedule is subject to change.
Start 7th April 2026
This course will start on 7th April 2026 and run until 26th November 2026. A provisional class schedule is available here. This schedule is subject to change.
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.
Holders of an IWFM Level 5 Diploma can gain advanced entry into Year 3 of our BSc (Hons) in Facilities & Workplace Management. With just one additional year of study, you can achieve a level 8 Honours degree in facilities management.
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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
