FBPTA core competencies and recommended curriculum update
Posted: 02/15/2025, 17:43
The following are updates to the core competencies and recommended curriculum of the Federal Buildings Personnel Training Act, or FBPTA:
FMI training submission template
Posted: 02/15/2025, 17:43
Training providers, please find the latest training submission template and be sure to fill out the appropriate “HOME” tab before submitting courses for review to FMI.
FBPTA core competencies and recommended curriculum update open for comment
Posted: 10/30/2024, 16:21
The following are updates to the core competencies and recommended curriculum of FBTPA.
FBPTA core competencies and recommended curriculum update
Posted: 05/08/2023, 18:15
The following are updates to the core competencies and recommended curriculum of FBPTA.
FMI training submission template
Posted: 05/16/2022, 17:04
Training providers, please find the latest training submission template and be sure to fill out the appropriate “HOME” tab before submitting courses for review to FMI.
FBPTA core competencies and recommended curriculum update
Posted: 05/16/2022, 17:04
The following are updates to the core competencies and recommended curriculum of FBPTA.
FMI training submission template 2020
Posted: 03/23/2021, 15:03
Training providers, please find the latest training submission template and be sure to fill out the appropriate “HOME” tab before submitting courses for review to FMI.
2020 FBPTA core competencies and recommended curriculum update open for public comment
Posted: 03/10/2021, 17:42
The following are the 2020 updates to the core competencies and recommended curriculum of FBPTA.
FMI training submission template 2019
Posted: 07/03/2020, 01:11
Training providers, please find the latest training submission template and be sure to fill out the appropriate “HOME” tab before submitting courses for review to FMI.
2019 FBPTA core competencies and recommended curriculum update
Posted: 05/13/2020, 23:55
The following is the 2019 update to the core competencies and recommended curriculum of FBPTA.
FMI training submission template 2018
Posted: 05/09/2019, 14:43
Training providers, please find the latest training submission template and be sure to fill out the appropriate “HOME” tab before submitting courses for review to FMI.
2018 FBPTA core competencies and recommended curriculum update
Posted: 05/09/2019, 14:38
The following is the 2018 update to the core competencies and recommended curriculum of FBPTA.
FMI has completed a training proficiency level update
Posted: 03/13/2018, 18:51
The Facility Management Institute has revised the proficiency level approach [PDF - 278 KB] for qualifications that are FBPTA-aligned.
2017 FBPTA core competencies and recommended curriculum update
Posted: 01/10/2018, 15:33
The following is the 2017 update to the core competencies and recommended curriculum of FBPTA. This year’s update focuses on the additional qualifications reviewed by FMI in order to expand on the number and breadth of coverage of training. These qualifications add, in particular, to the list of options available through low-cost, online sources.
2015 FBPTA core competencies & program update
Posted: 01/20/2016, 11:25
To develop the 2015 update, the Facilities Management Institute engaged representatives of federal agencies, cross-governmental organizations including the Federal Real Property Council and the National Institute of Building Sciences, and a number of industry-based credentialing organizations. The focus of this update was to expand on the number and breadth of coverage of training and other qualifications related to building operations and energy management. In the process of doing so, FMI also identified opportunities to simplify the FBPTA competency model and address new competencies related to cybersecurity and data acquisition and validation for the Federal Real Property Profile, or FRPP.
FMI training submission template 2017
Posted: 11/04/2016, 13:06
Training providers, please find the latest training submission template and be sure to fill out the “HOME” tab before submitting courses for review to FMI.
Federal skills assessment test
Posted: 08/04/2016, 16:43
The Federal Skills Assessment Tool, or FEDSAT, is an online skills assessment tool which assesses compliance with Accelerate FM defined competency areas on your PC or mobile devices. You can use the FEDSAT to demonstrate understanding of the 80 high-priority performance areas and link to related training from a wide variety of sources. Be sure to watch the two minute FEDSAT introduction video embedded below and also available from the FEDSAT home page to learn everything you need to know about it.
Veterans Affairs Facilities Management School
Posted: 01/05/2015, 11:16
The Veterans Affairs Facilities Management School was created in response to Public Law 111-308: Federal Building Personnel Training Act of 2010, which requires agency facilities management personnel to have the necessary competencies to effectively manage federal buildings. The school provides the Department of Veterans Affairs construction, facilities management, and biomedical engineering workforce with a structured, competency-based curriculum in the areas of building operation and management, construction safety and occupational health, fire safety, electrical power generation, HVAC operation and maintenance, and many more.
2014 FBPTA core competencies and program update
Posted: 12/15/2014, 16:37
The 2014 update streamlines the FBPTA core competencies and expands the recommended curriculum. It will enable FMI to simplify compliance and place greater emphasis on professional development.
2013 FBPTA program update
Posted: 01/07/2014, 07:18
Attached are the log of comments received and responses given by GSA on the 2013 annual update.
2013 FBPTA core competencies
Posted: 11/25/2013, 10:16
This file contains a PDF version of the 2013 update of the FBPTA core competencies only. This abridged version of the competency model is provided for easier explanation of the knowledge, skills and abilities required of personnel impacted by the FBPTA.
FMI community of practice suggestions
Posted: 07/09/2013, 10:04
The Facility Management Institute is a platform for the exchange of information and best practices between practitioners and subject matter experts. To that end, FMI will establish a community of practice to meet regularly, present information on topics of critical interest, and allow interaction between members of the community. Initial topics inspired by the set of “federal references” required of facility managers by the Federal Buildings Personnel Training Act of 2010 are listed below. FMI is seeking suggestions for topics to fill out its schedule, please provide your suggestions in the discussion thread below.
- An overview of Federal laws, regulations, policy and goals for energy and water conservation — Nicolas Baker, DOE FEMP
- An introduction to the Sustainable Facilities Tool — Michael Bloom, GSA Office of Federal High Performance Green Buildings
- An introduction to the FEMP Operations and Maintenance Best Practices Guide — Dave Hunt, Pacific Northwest National Labs
- Building Retuning — Srinivas Katipamula, Pacific Northwest National Labs
- The Indoor Environmental Quality Roundtable — Judith Heerwagen, PhD, GSA Office of Federal High Performance Green Buildings
Federal Facilities Council meeting
Posted: 02/27/2013, 15:34
FBPTA Industry Day at NFM&T in Baltimore, Maryland
Posted: 01/28/2014, 08:28
As a facility management professional working for the federal government we know how important continuing education is to you and your teams. Facility Engineering Associates has assisted GSA in developing a robust resource platform of carefully vetted educational offerings which comply with the competency requirements of the Federal Buildings Personnel Training Act, or FBPTA. To highlight the FMI FBPTA program and for individuals to learn more about how to meet the training needs for the future please join us at the Facility Management Institute FBPTA Industry Day.
This premiere event will give you the necessary awareness of the Federal Buildings Personnel Training Act, or FBPTA, how it will affect you, your training offerings, and your employees. During the day you can hear from the National Program Manager with the General Services Administration, responsible for the implementation of the FBPTA, about the benefits of mapping your education individual development plan to the FBPTA competencies. Join recognized experts in the field of facility management to identify how they can support your FBPTA compliance educational needs.
Who: Federal facility management professionals and facility management, energy, and sustainability education providers
Where: Baltimore, Maryland in conjunction with the NFM&T Conference
What: Understand the FBPTA and what it means to you as an education provider or consumer
When: March 5, 2014
Health in buildings discussion with GSA NCR leadership
Posted: 07/03/2013, 12:25
Brian Gilligan, PE Sustainability Program Manager with GSA’s Office of Federal High Performance Green Buildings will present a summary of HPGB initiatives including a recent roundtable of experts in the field of Indoor Environmental Quality to the senior leaders of GSA National Capital Region. A facilitated discussion on priorities and potential performance measures for IEQ will follow.
FMI presentation to the Building Sustainability Network
Posted: 07/03/2013, 12:22
Brian Gilligan, Sustainability Program Manager with GSA Office of Federal High Performance Green Buildings, will discuss the Facility Management Institute, or FMI. FMI is designed to act as a virtual forum for experts and practitioners from government, the private sector and Academia to interact, share best practices and find the latest thinking on subjects relevant to the operations and maintenance of buildings. Located at www.fmi.gov, FMI is front and center in GSA contribution to the president’s Open Government initiative. The site has already been used extensively for implementation of the Federal Buildings Personnel Training Act. Starting in August it will also begin hosting a Facility Management Community of Practice promoting guest speakers from GSA, FEMP, DOE National Laboratories and several professional associations, and, valuable topical information from GSA Research into Practice program. Please join us to discuss your ideas for how we can best use this great new resource.
CECOS FM Week
Posted: 07/03/2013, 12:18
Brian Gilligan and Patrick Dale of GSA will will give a briefing to military and civilian facility managers at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. The presentation will provide an overview of the 2013 annual update and a demonstration of the FBPTA core competency web tool. Attendees will be able to use the tool first hand to conduct a personal skills assessment. The group will discuss potential pilot projects at military locations in the region.
Overview of the 2013 FBPTA annual update to the FFC
Posted: 07/01/2013, 08:01
On July 24, 2013 Brian Gilligan, National FBPTA Program Manager will present an overview of the 2013 annual update to the core competencies and recommended curriculum as well as the program’s status to the Federal Facilities Council.
Time: 9 a.m.
Location: National Academy of Sciences Keck Center, Room 204
2013 FBPTA annual update is online
Posted: 07/09/2013, 09:34
The 2013 annual update to the FBPTA core competencies and Curriculum is available now.
Appendix 1: FBPTA core competencies and recommended curriculum, 2013 update
Posted: 07/03/2013, 09:32
The attached file is the 2013 update to the core competencies and recommended curriculum. This document replaces the original core competencies and recommended curriculum issued June 14, 2012.
Army Corps of Engineers Sustainability and Energy webinar series
Posted: 05/31/2013, 06:11
An interesting post on sustainability-related topics available from the USACOE: Headquarters U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Engineering and Construction has organized a Sustainability and Energy webinar series to highlight technical advances, policy issues, and the implementation of sustainability and energy concepts within the Department of Defense engineering and construction community. In addition, these webinars are used as part of annual training requirements. I have logged into the last two webinars: 1) Deep Retrofits and Energy Security, and 2) Microgrids, at the invitation of Marty Savoie, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and have found the presentation materials to be very relevant.
For broader distribution to the BTRD members and others, these recordings are publicly available on YouTub on the USACE Sustainability channel.
U.S. General Services Administration