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Description
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Module Open
Every Monday 12AM (MDT)
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Live Q&A
Every Thursday 2PM (MDT)
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Introduction
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Sept 25
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Sept 28
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Module 1 - Asset Management Concepts
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Oct 2
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Module 2 - Risk Management
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Oct 9
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Oct 12
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Module 3A - Lifecycle Costs
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Oct 16
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Oct 19
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Module 3B - Lifecycle Costs
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continued 3A
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Oct 26
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Module 4 - Levels of Service
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Oct 30
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Nov 2
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Module 5 - Credibility of Model Results
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Nov 6
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Nov 9
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Module 6 - Demand Management
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Nov 13
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Nov 16
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Module 7 - Credible Asset Management Plans
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Nov 20
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Nov 23
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Final assignment due date: Monday, Dec 4, 2023
Live Q&A Sessions
Optional Live Q&A webinar sessions scheduled 2:00pm (MDT) each Thursday (2:00pm MST after November 5th). These provide an opportunity to ask questions and discuss aspects of Asset Management with the course mentors and your peers. These sessions are recorded and are available where scheduled times not suitable.
Fees and Eligibility
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Regular price: CAD $2,500 + GST
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FCM subsidized* price: CAD $245 + GST
*FCM eligibility & conditions:
- Canadian municipal staff and elected officials, individuals employed by a not-for-profit corporation that has an infrastructure-related shared services agreement with a municipality (e.g. utilities, transit
authorities, conservation authorities, etc.) and individuals employed by an Indigenous community that has a shared services agreement with a neighbouring municipality, or elected officials from that Indigenous community.
- Maximum six eligible participants per local government or other eligible entity as listed above per course at subsidized price. Organizations are able to register additional participants for the same cohort at regular price. Contact us for more information.
- Submission of a signed letter of commitment and support to undertake the course from the municipality (template will be provided at the commencement of the course)
- Participants will be required to complete the following deliverables and they will be reported to FCM: a) Initial and final Asset Management Readiness Scale (AMRS) (participants from the same local government or other eligible entity as listed above enrolled in a course must complete these as team) b) Asset Management Plan completed by the individual participant c) an individual capability assessment, d) an individual course evaluation
 
This initiative is offered through the Municipal Asset Management Program, which is delivered by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and funded by the Government of Canada.
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Course Objectives + Outcomes
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Course Objectives:
- Master the key concepts of asset management planning
- Learn how to compare asset lifecycle costs and planned budgets
- Communicate the consequences, related to levels of service and risk, associated with a planned budget or long- term financial plan
- Explain the role of the asset management plan related to integrated planning, including long term financial plans, climate adaptation plans and strategic plans
- Apply the IPWEA NAMS+ asset management tools and templates
Course Outputs:
- Successful completion of the course - "Professional Certificate in Asset Management Planning"
- A draft Asset Management Plan with Improvement Plan (one asset class)
Learning Outcomes:
- Articulate the benefits of an asset management plan
- Choose the applicable data for renewal planning methods
- Collate, upload, edit and report on AM data
- Interpret the AM figures, graphs and reports
- Communicate service and risk consequences
- Document customer and technical levels of service
- Document risk register and risk management plan
- Develop demand management options and priorities for capital works
- Prepare a draft asset management plan
- Connect the AM plan expenditure projections to a long-term financial plan
- Identify and document areas for improvement of the AM plan
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Testimonials + Videos
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Find out why this is a go-to course for AM
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“Developing asset management processes can be a formidable task. The 8 modules of this course take a comprehensive approach to the most complex cross functional tasks like levels of service, data governance and asset management planning objectives. The payoffs for the organization begin immediately. ”
Greg Sawatzky, City of Kamloops
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Why is the Professional Certificate important?
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Delivery
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This will be an intensive but practical and rewarding course consisting of 7 Modules, with a new module each week after commencement. When the course closes it will no longer be monitored by facilitators but will be archived and remain accessible in "read-only" mode for 12 months.
Learning by Doing
Innovation requires action. That’s why this course will help you put into practice everything that you will learn. And you won’t just learn from video lectures – you will also get to participate in an engaging and collaborative classroom environment.
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Online Program
This is a 100% online program, which gives you the flexibility to adapt your training to your professional and personal needs. You will be guided throughout the program by a personal learning mentor who will help you with activities.
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NAMS Canada uses the latest in platform Cahoot. Cahoot is a highly dynamic and innovative online educational environment that delivers world class learning experiences and outcomes to participants from around the world. In collaboration with inspirational global educators and organizations across the world, Cahoot delivers truly engaging and meaningful educational experiences.
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Mentors
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Your mentors fast-track student’s learning, through the sharing of their experiences and insights. Your mentors track your progress, provide feedback and carefully assess your draft Asset Management Plan. The Professional Certificate delivers immediate results to you and your organization.
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Troy Sykes
Technical Advisor / Mentor at NAMS Canada
Troy has 23 years of experience working in municipal government. His extensive knowledge spans from asset management operations and capital planning to strategic asset management planning and implementation. In his role as technical advisor and mentor, Troy started facilitating the ProCert in Asset Management Planning courses in 2018, as well as provides customized training programs. He is the sales lead at NAMS Canada.
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Jolene Callum
Technical Advisor / Mentor at NAMS Canada
Jolene has been a part of the NAMS Canada team since 2018. She is involved in facilitating the Professional Certificate in Asset Management Planning course and providing technical support for NAMS+ subscribers. Jolene is eager to assist you and your municipality with developing the skills needed for your asset management planning.
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Todd Reichardt
Technical Advisor / Mentor at NAMS Canada
Todd worked 29 years in municipal government with 21 years as a senior manager. He was instrumental in the development of a work order and geo-database repository for all park assets. This system supports capital life cycle decisions and improvement to levels of service. He has extensive knowledge in parks operation, strategic planning performance measurement and service improvement. He obtained a B.S.A & M.Sc. in entomology from the University of Manitoba.
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Nicole Allen
Executive Director / Mentor at NAMS Canada
Nicole is the Executive Director of NAMS Canada, and has delivered asset management training and support to municipalities and government organizations across Western Canada since 2011. Nicole is a civil engineer, having graduated from the College of Engineering at the University of Saskatchewan. She has wide-ranging experience working in the areas of strategic planning, asset management, transportation, and land development. Nicole has worked extensively in both the rural and the urban sectors throughout western Canada and beyond. She holds a Masters of Engineering in Infrastructure Management.
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Who Should Enrol
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The course is targeted at those managing public infrastructure assets such as road and transport networks, water, sewer and drainage networks, parks and recreation facilities, community facilities and buildings and other community assets.
Therefore, any professional with an interest in progressing their career in this rapidly evolving field, including:
- senior management
- asset managers
- accountants / finance staff
- technical officers
- administrative staff
- community planners
- IT staff
- staff service providers
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Benefits
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Participant Benefits
Asset management is a highly sought-after profession around the world. If you want your resume to stand out from the crowd, asset management is for you.
Designed for people who like to learn by doing, you’ll draft your asset management plan by using our hands-on tools and templates whilst being mentored by an industry expert.
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This certificate is quickly becoming the international standard for asset management. If you are ready to take the next step in your career, asset management could be for you.
- Master the key concepts of asset management planning
- Learn how to compare asset lifecycle costs and planned budgets
- Communicate the consequences, related to levels of service and risk, associated with a planned budget or long-term financial plan
- Explain the role of the asset management plan related to integrated planning, including long term financial plans, climate adaptation plans and strategic plans
- Apply the IPWEA NAMS+ industry tools & templates
- Engage with your international peers through live Q&A, videos, discussion forums
- Develop your organization's asset management plan while you earn an Industry recognized qualification!
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Organization Benefits
Do you know how to take your organization’s Asset Management to the next level?
IPWEA’s Professional Certificate in Asset Management Planning is quickly becoming the global standard, for it provides hands-on, practical experience and access to industry-leading mentors. The course is delivered online via videos, live Q&A's and discussion groups.
- Invest in and up-skill your staff
- Employees will build your organization’s draft asset management plan whilst they earn a qualification
- Employees will be able to interpret asset management data to understand and register service and risk consequences
- Audit the organization’s current asset management plan
- Course aligns with the IIMM which will ensure your organization is ISO compliant
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Resources
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FCM Subsidized Participants of the English ProCert in AMP will receive:
- Full Access NAMS+ Subscription Until June 30, 2024 (Available to any verified users within organization)
- International Infrastructure Management Manual (IIMM) E-book (Individual Access, 3 year subscription, based on start date of course)
- Practice Note 12.1 Climate Change and Impacts on Useful Lives (Individual Access, 100 months based on start date of course)
Regular Participants of the English ProCert AMP will receive:
- Complimentary trial subscription to IPWEA's NAMS+ tools, templates & other resources are provided solely for the purpose and time whilst undertaking the course (where not already a subscriber). Some functions are disabled in the trial subscription. A full subscription is required for non-course or other purposes.
- Upgrade Option: Purchase of 12-month NAMS+ full subscription is available. This provides the subscriber with full access to additional NAMS+ portal resources, non-course use, etc.
More information on NAMS+: click here
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Recommended Text
IIMM
The 6th Edition of the globally acclaimed, International Infrastructure Management Manual (IIMM) has been driven largely by the updates to the ISO 55000 Asset Management Standards. Recognizing that the ISO Standards are very much the “What to do”, the IIMM provides the “How to do it” in terms of applying the standards for infrastructure asset management. The Manual provides valuable learnings for those who have a vital stewardship role in managing the investment in infrastructure on behalf of their community, customers or investors.
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CPD + Certification
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CPD Points
On average, each module will take approximately 2-3 hours to complete the mandatory learning activities. Additionally, you will be required to complete your final assignment, a draft Asset Management Plan incorporating an Improvement Plan. Your final assignment may take 20-30 hours to complete, depending upon the size and readiness of your asset management information.
An optional 45 minute live Q&A session is scheduled each module, providing an opportunity for you to ask questions and discuss key concepts of asset management with a mentor.
Total estimated 50 – 60 hours (depending on available data & previous experience).
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Certificate
Upon successful completion of the program, you will be awarded an IPWEA Professional Certificate in Asset Management Planning.
What qualification is awarded for the IPWEA Professional Certificate in Asset Management Planning?
The IPWEA Professional Certificate in Asset Management Planning is a short course which is practitioner based and focused. A professional certificate is awarded by IPWEA upon successful completion of the course. Successful candidates may use the postnominals: ProfCertAM if they choose to do so. E.g. J.Citizen ProfCertAM.
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Credly Badge
Showcase your achievements with a Digital Badge.
NAMS Canada has partnered with Credly to provide a convenient way for you to showcase your professional accomplishments. Upon course completion, you will now receive a ‘digital badge’ to recognize your achievements. A digital badge is easily shared online, data rich and verified. It is the ideal way to showcase your achievement.
NAMS Canada Digital Badges recognize the knowledge and skill gained via our courses in a way that is shareable with your network. The IPWEA will be introducing Credly badges for all education pathway courses.
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