Practical guidance on property
management within FM
The Effective property management course provides facilities managers with a clear overview of property management responsibilities within a facilities management context. It supports those managing or supporting property portfolios and assets.
The course helps FMs understand how property management contributes to organisational performance and risk management.
Who this course is for
This course is suitable for:
- Facilities managers with property responsibilities
- Professionals supporting estates or portfolios
- FMs working with property assets and buildings
- Those seeking a clearer understanding of property management in FM
It is relevant for both operational and strategic FM roles.
What will you learn
The course provides essential understanding of property management, including:
- Principles of property management
Understand the role of property management within FM. - Managing property assets
Explore how assets support organisational needs. - Risk and responsibility
Understand key risks and responsibilities associated with property. - Supporting operational and strategic objectives
Learn how property management aligns with wider goals.
The focus is on practical understanding rather than technical detail.
Course details
Why study this course with IWFM?
- Developed by the professional body for workplace and facilities management
- Aligned to IWFM professional standards
- Focused on practical property management challenges
- Supports confident management of property assets
This course appears in IWFM’s Popular Courses section due to its relevance to core FM responsibilities.
- Live online training
- Expert‑led sessions
- Practical, workplace‑focused learning
The virtual format supports application to real property portfolios.
Course trainer
Steve Gladwin MBA Hon FIWFM
Steve is an Honorary Fellow of the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM).
In 2005 he received the International Facilities Management Association (IFMA) recognition award for global contribution to FM because of his position as Chair of the Facilities Management Association, Australia and as a founding member and subsequent Chair of Global FM – an international federation of National member-based FM Associations.
More recently in 2020, he was recognized in the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM) Excellence Awards for his contribution to the industry and profession. The following year he was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award in the national PFM Awards.
In 2013, following 4 years as Lead Judge, Steve was appointed Chair of the IWFM Industry Excellence Awards and held this position for 6 years. He was also the Chair of the IWFM International Special Interest Group.
He is the Director of Nodus Solutions Limited, a privately owned Facility Management company based in the UK providing FM and Consultancy advice to a broad range of clients ranging from large multi-national listed entities to public sector bodies. In this role Steve and his team have consulted to organisations including Jaguar Land Rover, Adidas, Sony, Sainsburys, The Royal Household and a multiple Universities and educational establishments across UK and Ireland.
He is also a Course Trainer for the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM) Academy and has developed and delivered training for the Institute for over 15 years.
He has lectured at Liverpool John Moore’s University, Sheffield Hallam University, Sydney University, Hong Kong Polytechnic and most recently over the past two years has lectured at University of Greater Manchester on their Level 6 BSc FM Degree Apprenticeship program.
Steve is a Building Services Engineer by background and holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of New South Wales (Australian Graduate School of Management).
Other popular courses
You may also be interested in these other Popular FM Courses from IWFM:
- Managing Building Services
- Introduction to Facilities Management
- Operational Space Planning
- Managing Supplier Relationships
- Contract Management: Commercial Models, KPIs and SLAs
- Contract Development: Design, Delivery Models and Strategic Alignment
- Building Safety Act: what FMs need to know and do
- National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
- Pathways to Net Zero for Facilities Managers
