Course Details
Delivered online with webinars, you can work full-time and study this IWFM Level 5 Diploma in Facilities Management. This qualification is designed for specialist facilities managers and those working at middle or senior management level who are responsible for specialised and complex functions. It is also suitable for those aspiring to work in such a role that currently work within the profession.
Qualification
IWFM Level 5Course | Delivery Mode | Start Date | Duration | |
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IWFM Level 5 Diploma |
Online with webinars
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11th September 2023 | 8 months | |
IWFM Level 5 Diploma |
Online with webinars
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12th October 2023 | 8 months |
Overview
What will I study during this IWFM Level 5 Diploma course?
The purpose of this course is to equip you with the knowledge, skills and competence to use as a facilities manager in a range off complex FM environments. During this course you will learn to complete critical evaluation of operational and strategic facilities management. You will learn how to develop and apply effective strategies for managing people in facilities management. You will develop understanding of the importance of risk management in facilities management as well as an understanding of financial management in facilities management.
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Organisational and Facilities Management Strategy
The module enables you to analyse, implement, review and update the facilities management strategy based on an understanding of its relationship with organisational strategies and effectively communicate the facilities management strategy to a wide audience. Understanding approaches to developing a facilities management strategy, review, implementation and communication to various stakeholders are core elements of this module.
This module enables you to undertake an analytical overview of the scope and context of facilities management, including the impact of change, development and innovation on facilities management practices and to understand how the scope and extent of the facilities management industry has changed.
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Managing People in FM
This module enables you to review, develop and implement human resource management strategies from recruitment through to exit, in compliance with employment legislation. Managing and monitoring staff performance in a facilities management context together with recruiting, retention and exiting staff are all covered during this module.
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Property, Fabric & Building Service Maintenance
This unit enables learners to develop knowledge and understanding of the principles and practices of property and fabric management in a range of different scenarios and how to plan and manage building services for a number of loacations.
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Managing Procurement and Contracts in FM
This module enables you to apply the principles of procurement, contracts and contract management in various facilities management scenarios and evaluate decisions made. It enables you to use and manage different types of contracts, develop specifications and terms and conditions for the procurement of goods and services and manage costs.
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Risk Management in FM
This unit enables learners to develop knowledge and understanding of the principles, techniques and methodologies of risk management in a range of scenarios and the Facilities Manager’s role in business continuity planning and disaster recovery.
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Development and Trends in FM
This module enables you to undertake an analytical overview of the scope and context of facilities management, including the impact of change, development and innovation on facilities management practices and to understand how the scope and extent of the facilities management industry has changed.
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Financial Management in FM
This module enables a you to apply the principles of financial management and financial policies to facilities management.
Key responsibility of FMs working at a senior level include effectively managing budgets and cash flow, preparing financial cases and understanding sound financial policies.
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Managing Health & Safety in Own Area of FM
This unit enables learners to develop and enhance knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety in the workplace and the Facilities Manager’s role and responsibilities in monitoring and reviewing safety systems.
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Exemptions
Those holding a IWFM Level 4 Certificate or Diploma are exempt from one of the following:
Property and Asset Management in FM
Sustainability and Environmental Management and the impact on FM
Managing Health & Safety in FM
Who will I learn from?
Programme Manager
Personal Academic Tutor
Each student is assigned a personal academic tutor to support you throughout your learning journey. They are available to offer you telephone and email support at any time. You can arrange to meet them for further one to one guidance at a time convenient to you.
Many of our past graduates have found it is the opportunity to ask a simple question, seek direction and submit a draft of their assessment that supported them most to successful completion. Emailing your tutor at any stage during your programme to ask a query or submit a draft of your assessment supports you to achieve your personal best throughout your studies with Portobello.
This level of one to one support is a particular benefit to choosing Portobello as your Institute of choice to complete your studies.
How will I learn?
Delivery Mode
This course has been specifically re-designed for delivery by online learning with live interactive webinar sessions. It is very suited to you if you have a busy work and home life and want to fit study around this. During the induction, you will be given your log-in details to the online portal, “ePortobello”. Here you will find course notes, reading lists, articles of interest and assessment guidelines. The content is structured in an easy to “find and follow” format. You will need basic computer skills such as searching the internet and typing a word document. The webinars are scheduled every 2nd week on the same evening to give structure to your learning journey and encourage you to continue to progress through the programme. The break between webinars allows you time to work on the assessment.
There is one to one tutor support available to you during your learning journey. You can upload your assessments and your support tutor will give you feedback on whether you are on the right track. Online learning allows you to study at your time with support available when you need it. Integrated throughout the programme are webinars, designed to give you the connection between theory and practice in facilities management.
Course Structure
This IWFM level 5 programme is available to study through webinars and online content. The content is available on “ePortobello” and is structured in an easy to follow “week by week” format.
The webinars are scheduled every 2nd week on the same evening to give structure to your learning journey and encourage you to continue to progress through the programme. The break between webinars allows you time to work on the assessment. It takes 32 weeks to complete the webinars with a further 6 weeks 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. You will only be able to access Webinars of the group you are assigned to.
The programme commences with an induction webinar that gives you the details of what to expect throughout the course, how to access the information on ePortobello, how to contact your programme support team and an overview of the course and assessments you will complete during the 8 months of this programme. The induction session is held usually 3 – 5 days, prior to the start date of the course.
What is a Webinar?
A webinar, in the context of online learning, is a lecturer delivering a presentation or class online to a group of students. We use specifically designed e-learning software so you can participate in the class just as if you were present in the same room. You can ask a question of the lecturer at any stage during the class. The software is designed with “break-out rooms” where you can discuss a topic or complete a group exercise with a smaller group from your class. You will need a computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone that has internet connection, an audio facility so you can hear and speak during the class and a camera so your lecturer and fellow class participants can see you. The webinar is a secure online environment and only those permitted entry by the lecturer can gain access to the “classroom”. Webinars are recorded during each session and should you miss a session, you can catch up with the recorded session at a later date. You will only be able to access Webinars of the group you are assigned to.
Tutor Support
You can email your tutor at any stage during the module to ask a simple query or submit a draft of your assessment. Our programme management team are always available to offer you telephone and email support and if you need to, you can arrange to meet them for further one to one guidance.
Many of our past graduates have found it is the opportunity to ask a simple question, seek direction and submit a draft of their assessment that supported them most to successful completion. This level of one to one support is a particular benefit to choosing this mode of study. Portobello Institute has invested in a team of programme managers and tutors who are experienced sports therapy practitioners as well as qualified and knowledgeable educators. They are available to assist you at every stage of this programme.
THE ACADEMIC CALENDAR - COURSE STARTING SEPTEMBER '23
11/09/2023 | Essential Assessment Tools New Cohort students Induction |
21/09/2023 | FM5.21 Managing procurement and contracts in FM |
19/10/2023 | FM5.02 Organisational and FM Strategy |
26/10/2023 | FM5.02 Organisational and FM Strategy |
23/11/2023 | FM5.01Facilities Management Development and Trends |
30/11/2023 | FM5.01Facilities Management Development and Trends |
18/01/2024 | FM5.16 Property and Asset Mgt – |
25/01/2024 | FM5.16 Property and Asset Mgt – |
15/02/2024 | FM5.07 Managing Health and Safety – |
22/02/2024 | FM5.07 Managing Health and Safety – |
21/03/2054 | FM5.03 Managing People in FM |
28/03/2024 | FM5.03 Managing People in FM |
18/04/2024 | FM5.04 Risk Management in FM |
25/04/2024 | FM5.04 Risk Management in FM |
23/05/2024 | FM5.05 Financial Management in the FM context |
30/05/2024 | FM5.05 Financial Management in the FM context |
THE ACADEMIC CALENDAR - COURSE STARTING OCTOBER '23
12/10/2023 | Essential Assessment Tools New Cohort students Induction |
19/10/2023 | FM5.02 Organisational and FM Strategy |
26/10/2023 | FM5.02 Organisational and FM Strategy |
23/11/2023 | FM5.01Facilities Management Development and Trends |
30/11/2023 | FM5.01Facilities Management Development and Trends |
18/01/2024 | FM5.16 Property and Asset Mgt – |
25/01/2024 | FM5.16 Property and Asset Mgt – Workshop |
15/02/2024 | FM5.07 Managing Health and Safety – |
22/02/2024 | FM5.07 Managing Health and Safety – |
21/03/2024 | FM5.03 Managing People in FM |
28/03/2024 | FM5.03 Managing People in FM |
18/04/2024 | FM5.04 Risk Management in FM |
25/04/2024 | FM5.04 Risk Management in FM |
23/05/2024 | FM5.05 Financial Management in the FM context |
30/05/2024 | FM5.05 Financial Management in the FM context |
27/06/2024 | FM5.21 Managing procurement and contracts in FM |
A FLEXIBLE LEARNING JOURNEY
The schedule of this course is designed to offer you flexibility and support at the times you need it.
Unpredictable work hours are the norm of the FM so we record webinar sessions for you to catch up later should you be unable to attend.
You can book one to one tutor support at a time that is convenient to you including evenings and Saturdays.
Our expert tutors are available to support you throughout your learning journey, including the weeks when webinars are not scheduled.
How will I be assessed?
Assignments are work-based, reflecting live business projects and activities. These are the core assessment techniques used for this qualification.
Career prospects
Gain advanced entry into year 3 of our BSc (Hons) in Facilities & Workplace Management
Holders of an IWFM level 5 diploma can gain advanced entry into year 3 of our BSc (Hons) Facilities & Workplace Management degree. This means after one year of further study you can hold a level 8 degree in facilities management.
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Speak to an expert
Choosing a course that will lead you to your career of choice is a significant decision. Understanding the delivery modes, supports available, career opportunities and further study options are all key considerations when making your choice. Our course adviser team are experts in the courses Portobello offers, the employment prospects and possible progression routes to Masters programmes – they will guide you through the detail and support you with any queries you may have.
It is important you make the right choice for you and choose the Institute and course that will best suit your needs.
Choosing a course that will lead you to your career of choice is a significant decision. Understanding the delivery modes, supports available, career opportunities and further study options are all key considerations when making your choice. Our course adviser team are experts in the courses Portobello offers, the employment prospects and possible progression routes to Masters programmes – they will guide you through the detail and support you with any queries you may have.
It is important you make the right choice for you and choose the Institute and course that will best suit your needs.
Your Consultant

Brandon McLean
I am Brandon McLean, the Corporate Admissions Manager here at the Portobello Institute and I can be contacted on 01 892 0035.
Education is a journey and the destination is a career that you love. I support the department that helps you to plan your journey so you can find the path that’s right for you. I have been with Portobello since 2018 and I love the elation that you can see on the face and hear in the voice of a student who talks through a complicated goal, who we can provide with a simple solution. When the conversation has finished and they can clearly see the path forward, I am thrilled. Education is a milestone in determining your future, and I cannot think of a better milestone to have a hand in.
How do I apply?
Application to this course is directly through the college.
Requirements
Without a Leaving Certificate
This qualification is designed for specialist facilities managers and those working at middle or senior management level who are responsible for specialised and complex functions. It is also suitable for those aspiring to work in such a role that currently work within the profession.
Our experienced course adviser team are available to support you with your programme choice. If you are unsure if this programme is right for you, please email your cv to [email protected] for further advice or call him on 01-8920035. We will support you to map your experience to date and any previous educational experience you may have to the IWFM programmes so that you can select the course best suited to your career ambition and educational experience.
Application Process
Step 1
Complete the online booking form.
Step 2
Confirmation of a place will be given to applicants immediately after completing the online booking form and payment of tuition fees
Fees & Payment Options
Fees
Course Price
Year 1 base fee
Overall Course Price
Total amount due
Easy Payment Plan
Payment Option 1
40% deposit payment (€2,276.00), 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.
- €569.00 due in month 1
- €569.00 due in month 2
- €569.00 due in month 3
- €569.00 due in month 4
- €569.00 due in month 5
- €569.00 due in month 6
Available Courses
Course | Delivery Mode | Start Date | Duration | Fees Per Year | |
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IWFM Level 5 Diploma |
Online with webinars
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11th September 2023 | 8 months | €5,395.00 | |
IWFM Level 5 Diploma |
Online with webinars
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12th October 2023 | 8 months | €5,395.00 |
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Hooray! One small step for you, one giant leap for your future! Enter your email and you will be redirected to our online booking platform. Here's what to expect:
- Enter your email
- You'll be redirected to our online booking platform
- Complete the online booking form
- Review and select preferred payment option
- A Portobello course advisor will be in touch with course details