Operational space planning | Workplace and facilities management

Practical guidance on planning
and managing workplace space

The Operational space planning course provides facilities managers with practical guidance on planning, managing and adapting workplace space to meet operational needs. It is designed to help FMs understand how space supports organisational activity and how to manage space effectively in occupied buildings.

The course focuses on the operational aspects of space planning, supporting facilities managers responsible for day‑to‑day space use, moves and change.

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Who this course is for

This course is suitable for:

Facilities and workplace managers responsible for space allocation
Professionals managing moves, changes or reconfigurations
Those supporting evolving workplace and occupancy requirements
FMs involved in operational planning within occupied buildings

It is relevant for roles where effective use of space is essential to productivity, safety and compliance.

What will you learn

The course provides essential knowledge to help facilities managers manage space effectively, including:

Principles of operational space planning
Understand how space planning supports organisational activity and service delivery.
Managing space in occupation
Learn how to plan and adjust space while buildings remain in use.
Supporting operational needs
Explore how space planning responds to change, growth and new ways of working.
Health, safety and compliance considerations
Understand how space planning supports safe and compliant workplaces.

The course focuses on practical application, supporting confident decision‑making in operational environments.

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