25%–40%
of total operating costs may be associated with facilities, buildings, and infrastructure.
IFMA, 2023
Operations & Projects
Facility Management
Manage infrastructure with a focus on service, well-being, and efficiency.
next edition Oct 19, 2026
duration 64 hours
study mode In person or online
language Portuguese
investment €2,900
why this program?
Facilities, buildings, and infrastructure have a direct impact on costs and performance
<20%
of Facility Management professionals in Portugal hold a recognized professional certification.
APFM, 2023
6% per year
average annual growth of the Facility Management market in Portugal.
APFM, 2023
who is this for?
Different backgrounds, shared challenges
Facility Managers
Professionals responsible for facilities, buildings, or infrastructure who want to strengthen their strategic, financial, and leadership capabilities.
Maintenance Managers
Technical professionals looking to integrate contracting, negotiation, financial management, and leadership as they progress toward more senior Facility Management roles.
Facilities Technicians and Civil Engineers
Professionals looking to complement their technical background with a broader perspective on management, operations, sustainability, and digitalization.
Operations, Services, and Infrastructure
Managers working with teams, suppliers, contracts, or physical assets who need greater structure in their decision-making.
what you will develop
Knowledge that translates into practice
Asset and Maintenance Management
Deepen your understanding of operations, maintenance, and the life cycle of physical assets, with an integrated view of their performance.
Contracting and Procurement
Structure contracting decisions and contractual relationships with a focus on value, performance, and service quality.
Supplier Negotiation
Strengthen your negotiation approach in relationships between clients, suppliers, and Facility Management service providers.
Energy Efficiency and Sustainability
Integrate energy, environmental, and compliance criteria into facilities strategy and operations.
Cross-Functional Team Leadership
Develop the skills to manage diverse teams in demanding and changing operational environments.
Digitalization Applied to FM
Understand the role of technology, IoT, and digital transformation in the management and evolution of assets and buildings.
why pbs?
4 reasons to choose this program
Alignment with CPFM certification
A program aligned with the CPFM framework, the Professional Certificate in Facility Management awarded by APFM.
Faculty with real-world FM experience
Working professionals bring direct experience across the technical and management areas that make up the Facility Management function.
A 360° view of the function
The program connects the technical, strategic, financial, contractual, digital, and leadership dimensions within an integrated perspective.
A format designed for working professionals
64 hours of training, delivered in person with the option to attend remotely in synchronous format.
expected impact
Outcomes that translate into value
For you
Greater ability to structure the Facility Management function, with clear processes, metrics, and objectives.
Stronger connection between operations and strategy, linking FM to the strategic, tactical, and operational levels of the organization.
More integrated service management, across internal and outsourced services, with a focus on performance, value, and quality.
Greater ability to measure and improve performance through metrics and continuous improvement cycles applied to assets and services.
For your organization
Greater alignment with Facility Management good practices and frameworks, supporting operational efficiency and the quality of asset use.
Greater ability to reduce maintenance and operating costs through more structured management based on metrics, SLAs, and continuous improvement.
Greater compliance and operational resilience in response to energy, environmental, and safety requirements.
A Facility Management function that is more integrated into organizational management, with greater capacity to contribute to strategic objectives.
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international recognition
Rankings that reinforce results.
Financial Times
Executive Education 2026 WorldWide
program structure
From asset management to strategy, leadership, and transformation
64 hours across 12 blocks, covering the different dimensions of the Facility Management function.
— Facility Management6h · Bento Aires
Facility Management fundamentals, building and facilities management strategy, and standardization.
— Strategy4h · José Luís Alvim
Strategic analysis, strategy formulation, and critical success factors in strategy execution.
— Contracting in Facility Management4h · Maria José Campos
Procurement models, contracting good practices, and vested partnerships applied to contractual relationships.
— Negotiation4h · Isabel Paiva de Sousa
Negotiation strategies and tactics, the negotiation process, overcoming deadlocks, and critical negotiation skills.
— Asset Management4h · Bernardo Alabaça
The role of assets in Facility Management, asset life cycle analysis, and value enhancement strategies.
— Systems Operations and Maintenance8h · João Hormigo
Maintenance types and models, sourcing, building energy efficiency, and IoT applied to Facility Management.
— Building Management and Maintenance8h · Rui Calejo
Building performance in use, maintenance processes, methodologies, and building maintenance technologies.
— Team Leadership and Management8h · Margarida Pedro
Leadership and the management of emotions, expectations, and conflict in teams and operational contexts.
— Financial Management4h · Rui Couto Viana
Financial statements, cost analysis and management, and the relationship between costs and cash flow.
— Project Management6h · Bento Aires
Introduction to project management, strategic planning, and business continuity plans.
— Digitalization Applied to Facility Management4h · Felipe Ávila da Costa
Digital transformation, the evolution of the operating model, and Buildings of the Future.
— Sustainability4h · Ana Quintas
Sustainability principles, application to Facility Management, impact assessment, and compliance.
how you will learn
Immersive learning
Visits to reference facilities
Explore management, maintenance, and monitoring systems implemented in a building or campus that serves as a reference in Facility Management.
Contract negotiation simulation
Experience a negotiation between a client and an FM service provider, working through scenarios involving renegotiation, conflicting interests, and pressure on results.
Applied Facility Management case
Develop, as a group, a case applied to a real or simulated organization, integrating different dimensions covered throughout the program.
Discussion with industry professionals
Discuss experiences, challenges facing the function, and market trends with Facility Managers and working professionals.
faculty
Program direction
Bento Aires is a leading professional in civil engineering and project management, with more than 20 years of experience leading highly complex real estate initiatives. His areas of expertise include project management, executive leadership, asset management, and facility management. Throughout his career, he has led complex projects across diverse organizational and regulatory environments, collaborating with […]
Faculty
LinkedIn — Filipa SaldanhaFilipa Saldanha
Filipa Saldanha is Director of Sustainability at Crédito Agrícola, where she leads the integration of sustainability into the group’s strategy, processes and decision-making. Her work focuses on ESG, sustainable finance, innovation and value creation within the financial sector. Throughout her career, she has worked closely with corporate, institutional and academic stakeholders, contributing to the development […]
LinkedIn — Isabel Paiva de SousaIsabel Paiva de Sousa
Isabel Paiva de Sousa is a People Management Consultant with more than 30 years of corporate experience leading and negotiating across consulting, industry, and retail environments. She specializes in culture, values, and leadership. She is also a mentor, speaker, and researcher in Positive Psychology and Corporate Well-Being. She is Program Director and faculty member at […]
João Hormigo
Director at EDP. Professor at ISEL. Ex-Professor at Instituto Superior Técnico, Academia da Força Aérea, Universidade Autónoma de Lisboa, Universidade Lusíada. Advisor in Structural Dynamics. Advisor in Foundations for Power Lines and Wind Power Plants. Expert in international contratcts for constrution. Advisor for the construction of “Points of Present” for telecommunications. Specialties: International Procurement, International […]
- LinkedIn — José Luís Alvim
José Luís Alvim
Since 2005, he has taught Business Strategy and Finance at Porto Business School, where he serves as Coordinator and Faculty Member of the General Management Program. At Porto Business School, he is also a Professor and Coordinator of several Executive Education Programs, Postgraduate Programs, and Advanced Management Programs designed for companies and business groups. He […]
Maria José Andrade Campos
A lawyer admitted to the Portuguese Bar Association in 1999, currently a Senior Associate at Ferreira Pinto & Associados – Sociedade de Advogados. She specializes in Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions, Real Estate, Regulation and Competition, with extensive experience drafting and negotiating service contracts in the Facility Management sector. Academic Background:Law Degree from the Catholic […]
Margarida Pedro
Margarida Pedro is an advisor and strategic consultant who helps companies bridge the gap between their vision, their organizational model and their deliverables. She has extensive experience in project management at national and international level. With a focus on designing and implementing change processes, Margarida helps companies align and leverage agility in their culture, structure, […]
Rui Rodrigues
Rui Rodrigues is the founder and CEO of Symplifyr, a technology startup focused on intelligent automation and enterprise service management. Prior to this, he served as the CIO at BIAL, where he led global digital operations for over two decades, driving the company’s transformation into a global life sciences group. His extensive experience spans all […]
- LinkedIn — Rui Viana
Rui Viana
Rui Viana is a Professor at the University of Porto, at both the Faculty of Economics (FEP) and Porto Business School (PBS), and a business consultant. He is a partner in a family-owned Economic and Management Consulting firm, founded in 1999, specializing in services to companies in the areas of Strategic Growth, Mergers and Acquisitions, […]
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