The Facilities and Grounds Management Certificate program is a live, virtual program that covers the basic need-to-know topics that professionals in the facilities and grounds disciplines need to understand to perform their jobs effectively and proficiently. The program provides training and real-life experiences in the areas of ADA compliance, grounds maintenance, preventative maintenance, capital improvement planning, and more. This unique course combines the benefits of an in-person workshop with the convenience of online learning.
This workshop will be held over two weeks, for a total of four days each with two-hour sessions, allowing for instructor interactions, peer networking, and online discussions. Each live virtual session covers new information, and are held on March 31, April 1, 7 and 8, 2026, from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. ET | 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. CT | 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. MT | 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. PT. Sessions will be recorded and can be watched by participants who have a conflict with the live class time or revisited by participants.
After completing this course, participants will be better able to:
1. List the topics about which facilities and grounds professionals should possess a basic mastery and proficiency.
2. Discuss what facilities and grounds professionals should consider in their day-to-day planning and in forming both long- and short-range objectives.
3. Identify the information that should be considered by facilities and grounds professionals when they develop program initiatives and budgets.
Proficiency Level
Applied
Registration: $150 for members; $225 for nonmembers
NOTES:
- This course is approximately 8 hours in duration and is eligible for .8 CEU credits upon completion.
- Instructions for joining the event will be emailed to you 3 business days prior, and day of the event.
- Live sessions will be recorded, and participants can either go back and revisit the material at a later date or catch up on a session they missed.
- Questions: (800) 848-2792, education@apwa.org
LAST DAY TO REGISTER: March 30, 2026, 12:00 p.m. Central Time
Refund Policy: Online Education Program–Cancellation/Refund Policy