Learning resources

The U.S. Federal Government is the largest property owner in the world. Increasing operational effectiveness across the federal portfolio can result in significant cost savings. The Federal Buildings Personnel Training Act, or FBPTA, of 2010 requires all federal personnel providing building operations and maintenance services to demonstrate competencies necessary to effectively operate government facilities. The Facilities Management Institute, or FMI, was developed to identify those required skills and create a roadmap for the necessary training required to meet the needs of the affected professionals. FMI does not develop training but rather connects federal agencies and their employees with relevant resources.

In this section, discover suggested curriculums, continuing education opportunities, and other resources to ensure compliance with FBPTA.

• Learn how to become an FBPTA-aligned training provider.
• Demonstrate the qualifications required to work on federal facilities using the Federal Facilities Skills Assessment Tool, or FEDSAT. This open-book assessment also shows where to find additional training and links to free, online resources. A certificate of completion that demonstrates basic compliance with FBPTA can be provided.