Facility Management Staff Training

Facility Management Staff Training · UK-wide

Training Courses for Facility Management Teams

Instructor-led Microsoft, admin and management training for FM helpdesk, contract and compliance teams – delivered on site, remotely via Teams or at our public venues, built around shift and contract cover.

Certificated training
Onsite, remote or public
Shift-friendly scheduling
Volume discounts on 5+ courses
Leadership and Management Skills training course - Keys Training
Leadership & Management Skills training delivered for a facilities management team
Training delivered for
Hard & soft FM providers
Multi-site contract managers
Property & estates teams
Helpdesk & service desk teams
Cleaning & grounds maintenance firms
Compliance & H&S teams
Popular facility management courses

Courses built around FM helpdesk and contract teams

Every course below can be delivered in-house at your offices or contract site, or remotely via Teams for staff working across multiple sites. Click a course for the full outline or browse the full course finder.

Microsoft & digital skills

Microsoft Excel (Intro to Advanced)

SLA and KPI reporting, job tracking and contract data spreadsheets.

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Microsoft Copilot (AI)

Practical, safe use of Copilot in Outlook, Word, Teams and Excel.

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Microsoft 365 & Office

Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint and more.

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Administration & communication skills

Customer Service Skills

For helpdesk and client-facing account teams.

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Report Writing for Business

Clear client and compliance reporting.

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Minute Taking Skills

Accurate notes from contract review meetings.

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Management & personal effectiveness

Management Skills for Emerging Managers

For helpdesk team leaders and newly promoted supervisors.

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Conflict Management

De-escalation for difficult contractor and client calls.

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Time & Priority Management

Managing SLAs, reactive jobs and admin under pressure.

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Assertiveness & Confidence Skills

Clear, respectful communication with contractors and clients.

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How facility management training is delivered

In-house, remote or public: you choose

In-house at your contract site or office

Delivered wherever your team is based, including client sites.

  • Content built around your contracts
  • Trainer travel included nationwide
  • Group sizes from 4 to 20

Remote via Microsoft Teams

Ideal for helpdesk and mobile teams spread across multiple contracts.

  • Small group or 1-to-1 sessions
  • Fits around shift patterns
  • Teams invites managed by us

Public courses with volume discounts

Send individuals to our UK venues when group training doesn’t fit.

  • Preston, Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, London, Birmingham
  • Discounts on multiple bookings
  • Same certificated outcome
Booking is simple

From enquiry to certificates in four steps

1

Tell us what your team needs

Call or email with the course, rough numbers and location. We’ll recommend the right level and format – no hard sell.

2

Pick a date, confirm the quote

We send available trainer dates and a written quotation. You confirm with a PO or payment and we reserve your trainer.

3

Pre-course tailoring

Your trainer calls to understand attendee roles and gather real examples, so the course fits how your team actually works.

4

Training day and follow-up

Course delivered 9:30 to 4:30 (or times to suit shifts). Attendees receive certificates, reference material and free post-course support.

Every course includes

Support before, during and after

  • A dedicated point of contact for your booking
  • Pre-course evaluation forms to set the right level
  • Help planning and customising closed courses
  • Course certificates for attendee training records
Where we train

Nationwide, at your site or ours

Our trainers travel to FM contract sites and offices across England, Scotland and Wales. Public courses run at venues in:

PrestonLiverpoolManchesterLeedsBirminghamLondon
  • Post-course management feedback reviews
  • Free post-course telephone and email support
  • Trainer matched to your team’s experience and pace
  • Quality reference material attendees keep
Proven in facility management

Why facility management teams choose Keys Training

We’ve been training UK facilities management providers for over two decades. Here’s what that means in practice.

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Over 25 years training hard and soft FM providers, from national contracts to single-site teams.

Company history
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No hard sell – every enquiry starts with a free call to understand what your helpdesk or contract team needs.

Our approach
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Trainers travel to any contract site nationwide, or deliver the same course live over Microsoft Teams.

Flexible delivery
facility management training FAQs

Questions FM contract and helpdesk managers ask us

Can training be delivered across several contract sites?

Yes, we regularly train FM teams working across multiple sites, either by visiting each location or by bringing everyone together remotely via Teams.

Can sessions fit around shift and helpdesk cover?

Yes. We offer half-day and bitesize sessions and can schedule around shift patterns so your helpdesk or reactive team always has cover.

How much does facility management staff training cost?

In-house Microsoft 365 and Copilot courses start from £695 + VAT for up to 8 attendees. Business and management skills courses start from £845 + VAT. Public course places start from £325 + VAT per person.

Can the content be built around our SLA and KPI reporting?

Yes, tailoring is included. Your trainer will discuss the reports and systems your team actually uses so exercises reflect real SLA and KPI data.

How long are the courses?

Most courses run as a full day (9:30am to 4:30pm) or a half-day. Bitesize 90-minute sessions are also available for a single focused topic.

How many staff can attend a course?

Group sizes are flexible, from 1-to-1 coaching for a team leader up to 20 delegates for a classroom-style session.

Do you offer discounts for national FM contracts?

Yes. Book five or more courses on a single purchase order and arrange them across the next 12 months at a discounted rate.

Can you invoice against a client contract PO?

Yes, we regularly work with FM providers’ finance teams and can invoice against a purchase order.

Which facility management organisations have you worked with?

We’ve delivered training for hard and soft FM providers, multi-site contract managers, property and estates teams, and cleaning and grounds maintenance firms across the UK.

Ready to arrange facility management staff training?

Tell us the course, team size and location and we’ll come back with trainer dates and a written quote – no hard sell.

Call 0345 450 0051 · Email [email protected]