Course Name
Introduction to Sustainable Facilities Management
Schedule
September 18, 2025 - September 26, 2025
Schedule via Zoom:
September 18, 19, 25, & 26, 2025
Thursdays & Fridays
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Early Eagle Rate:
Php 11,000
Valid Until:
September 05, 2025
Description
Introduction to Sustainable Facilities Management, will equip facilities managers with a strategic blend of core principles, technical proficiencies, and leadership capabilities essential to navigating the evolving demands of the built environment. This course bridges foundational knowledge with advanced, real-world applications, empowering participants to drive operational efficiency, asset performance, and sustainable value creation within their organizations.
This course provides an in-depth examination of basic principles and prevailing industry methodologies in Facilities Management. Anchored on Ateneo’s leadership and sustainability framework, it is structured to deliver a strategic, systems-based perspective on the core competencies and emerging trends that shape high-performing, resilient, and sustainable facilities operations in today’s VUCA business environment.
This consists of four (4) modules: Fundamentals of Facilities Management; Smart and Sustainable Building Operations; Key Operational Drivers and Governance; and Sustainability and Leadership Mindset for Facilities Managers.
Who should attend
Junior level Facilities managers, Property managers, Office managers, Asset managers, Admin Services managers, Building managers/administrators, Village managers, and Corporate Real Estate managers.
Other Emerging Professionals, such as Subject Matter experts, Construction
managers, and Project managers.
After the course, the participants will be able to:
- Discuss principles, concepts, frameworks, and fundamental learnings related to Facilities Management.
- Analyze and understand issues, risks, operational crises, and stakeholder challenges applicable to Facilities Management.
- Develop leadership capabilities and adopt sustainability practices in the daily operations.
I. Fundamentals of Facilities Management (FM)
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Introduction to Facilities Management (FM)
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360° FM Professional
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Strategic Communication
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Stakeholder Engagement
II. Smart and Sustainable Building Operations
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FM Technical Scope
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Building Systems and Equipment
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Facility Maintenance Strategies
III. Key Operational Drivers and Governance
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Asset Management
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Financial Planning
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Vendor Management
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Regulatory Compliance
IV. Sustainability and Leadership Mindset for FM’s
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The Green Office
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NextGen FM Leader
Mr. Jan Arvin S. Barcena is the Head of General Affairs and Administration at Eastern Communications and a member of its Management Committee, where he leads cross-functional nationwide support, covering facilities management, property and lease management, security and safety services, sustainability, and other administrative functions. Concurrently, he has been serving as a Part-time Faculty member of John Gokongwei School of Management at the Ateneo de Manila University.
He brings over two decades of leadership experience across diverse industries. He previously served as a Corporate Trainer at Enderun Colleges and as the Global English Region Director of Facilities and Administration at Transcom, where he managed and implemented various workplace efficiency strategies for Asia and the North America operations. Prior to that, he was the Philippine Country Head of Administration at Trend Micro Inc. His earlier roles include serving as Administrative Services Head at Digitel Mobile Philippines, Inc. (Sun Cellular), Property Management Head at Eastern Communications, and Administration Manager at Araneta Center Inc.
Mr. Barcena holds a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Santo Tomas and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the Ateneo de Manila University. He is pursuing a Post-Graduate Diploma in Sustainability Management at De La Salle – College of St. Benilde and a certification at the Maxwell Leadership® Certified Team Program.
