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Institute for Facilities Management

Thank you to those that attended this year's Institute in Austin, TX. It was a huge success. We had a record number of attendees this year. See the photographs from the Institute.

STRUCTURE

The Institute is offered twice a year, and runs from Sunday morning at 9 a.m. through Thursday evening.  The Institute curriculum is composed of four core areas: 

• General Administration & Management
• Maintenance & Operations
• Energy & Utilities
• Planning, Design & Construction

Institute students select one core area which will be the focus of their classes for that week.  Morning classes consist of required courses, centering on the core area selected.  Afternoon classes will be electives chosen by the student and may be a combination from any of the four core areas. 

Upon completing the week-long session, students will receive a certificate of completion designating their core area of study and 3.0 continuing education units (CEUs).

To receive maximum benefit, APPA recommends that students work towards graduation from the full Institute program by completing all four core areas.  In order to graduate, students must complete all of these areas.  Students are awarded a plaque recognizing their achievement upon successful completion of the program. 

TUITION

Tuition for this week long program is $1150. (members) or $1750. (non-members).

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

The Institute curriculum and each of the four core areas are comprised of both required and elective course offerings.  For more information and a complete listing of featured courses, please visit Course Offerings.

CANCELLATION POLICY

APPA will refund the full cost of registration for cancellations received on or before December 19, 2008.  Absolutely no refunds will be issued for cancellations received after December 19th.  APPA is not responsible for any travel or lodging charges incurred.

ACCOMMODATIONS & TRAVEL

Detailed hotel and travel information will be available in June when registration for this event will be open. For additional travel information, please see the Travel & Hotel page. 

MEALS

Several meals are included in the cost of registration: breakfasts from Sunday through Thursday; lunches for Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday; reception and banquet dinner on Thursday; and refreshment breaks from Sunday through Thursday. All other meals are at the attendee's discretion and expense.  Registration does not include travel, accommodations, additional meals, or optional activities.

COURSE MATERIALS

As APPA continues to make efforts to support the sustainability movement as you all do – we will effective January 2009 no longer be printing handouts.   Core material will be made available two weeks before the start of the Institute offering.  Additionally you will be provided a CD at registration check in.  Elective offerings will also be made available for down load at this time also.  Facilities Management: A Manual for Plant Administration, third edition, is highly recommended as a supplemental text, and is available to Institute students at a discounted price.

SPECIAL NEEDS

APPA will make every effort to accommodate persons with special needs. If you have a condition that may require special materials, services, or assistance, please contact Derrick Johnson,Professional Development and Certification Manager to make arrangements.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarships to attend the Institute are made available through regional chapters.  For more information on APPA's scholarship program, click here.

QUESTIONS

If you have any further questions regarding registration, please contact APPA’s Registrar at 703-684-1446, x235 or email Cotrenia@appa.org.