Occupancy and Human Factors Course

Designed to help prepare for the IFMA Certified Facility Manager Exam!

0.8 Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

Certificate Upon Completion

Welcome to our exciting journey into the world of Occupancy & Human Factors. This course is all about unlocking the secrets to creating amazing workplaces. We’re going to dive deep into how buildings can make a big difference in people’s lives.

Imagine being able to walk into any office, factory, or school and instantly know how to make it better. That’s the superpower we’re going to help you develop! We’ll explore how the spaces we manage can either help or hinder the people using them. By the end of this course, you’ll be seeing buildings in a whole new light.

Course Outline

  • Introduction: Occupancy & Human Factors
  • Chapter 1: The Human Factor in the Workplace
    • Topic 1: Effective Workplace
    • Topic 2: The Need for Comfort
    • Topic 3: Humans and Change
    • Summary
  • Chapter 2: Workplace Environment
    • Topic 1: Indoor Environmental Quality – IEQ
    • Topic 2: Defining and Creating a Healthy, Effective Workplace
    • Topic 3: Occupant Wellness
    • Summary
  • Chapter 3: Occupant Services
    • Topic 1: Occupant Services in FM
    • Topic 2: The Need to Manage Additional Systems
    • Summary
  • Chapter 4: Creating a Safe and Secure Workplace
    • Introduction
    • Topic 1: Creating a Safe Culture in Facilities Management
    • Topic 2: Introduction to Standards in Facilities Management
    • Topic 3: Strategies to Increase Safety and Security
    • Topic 4: Create a Facility Safety Strategy
    • Topic 5: Creating a Comprehensive Facility Security Strategy
  • Summary & Conclusion

Course Resources

  • On Demand Course Content
    • Study on your schedule!
  • Online Interactive Course Presentations
  • Presentation handouts for your notes!
  • Flashcards
  • Chapter readings available in PDF Viewer
  • Quizes and Final Exam can be taken multiple times until passed!
  • Over 400 sample questions in database on application of principles to real world scenarios! 

Purchase Options

$198.00 now and then $27.00 per Month. After your initial payment, your first 5 payments are Free.
$176.00 now and then $24.00 per Month. After your initial payment, your first 5 payments are Free.

Down Payment provides 6 months access.  Monthly fee applies for continued access after 180 days. You may cancel or suspend access at any time. Most students complete all course work within 3 months.