Facilities Management Certificate

The physical environment of a building is essential to the lives of those who work and spend time there. Facilities management professionals improve the quality of life for others.

Oakton College’s Facilities Management Certificate is a 32-credit hour program that equips you with the skills you need to do so.

Facilities management professionals are key to the success of organizations, overseeing operations that keep buildings safe, efficient, and functional. With Oakton’s comprehensive curriculum, you’ll:
  • Master the basics of management.
  • Gain insight into the nine core functions of facilities.
  • Learn construction management techniques.
You'll acquire practical skills in preparing documents and organizing staff to ensure smooth facility operations.

At Oakton, our experienced faculty provides practical training and support, preparing you to become a facilities manager assistant. Through this personalized approach, you’ll gain knowledge and confidence to succeed in this high-demand industry.

Take the first step towards building your career in facilities management.

Degrees and Certificates

Facilities Management and Engineering

Our classes emphasize essential and applicable principles, making it possible for graduates to begin and progress rapidly in their careers. The program also provides opportunities for students to work as an intern at local companies.
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Enrolling at Oakton College can save you thousands of dollars and help you earn more over the course of your career. Our tuition is among the lowest in the region, and we offer many ways to bring your costs down even more.

99 percent of Oakton students graduate without debt.

To help you get there, you can apply for a scholarship, which you don’t have to pay back. We award $12 million in scholarships annually. Financial Aid includes grants, loans, and other forms of financial assistance that can reduce your costs of attending college.

We offer payment options that give you control over how you pay. Pay all at once or spread your payments over the course of the semester.

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As your community college, we serve students from various backgrounds. We aim to make the application process as easy and as clear as possible for everyone.

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Your first step before you begin your studies is filling out an admission application and completing your enrollment process.

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Meet Your Faculty and Experts

Christopher J Hirst
Associate Professor / Chair
chirst@oakton.edu
(847) 635-1955

James Coates
Lecturer
jcoates@oakton.edu
847.635.1910
Office: B206, Skokie

Jack O'Rourke
Lecturer
jourke@oakton.edu
847.635.1910
Office: B206, Skokie

Dave Arvans
Chief Facilities Engineer
Elgin Hospital

Robert Axelrod, PE
President
Cooling Equipment Service

Jim Coates
Director of Training
International Union of Operating Engineers

Mike Kaplan
Service Manager
Kaplan’s Heating and Cooling

Jack O’Rourke
V.P. Engineering Manager
Able Engineering

Allen Schwartz, PE
Director of Engineering
Ferguson Heating and Cooling Supply

John Smith
President
Effective Air

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