IAM Professional Development Workshops

A series of Workshops covering the IAM SAMP (Creating and maintaining a strategic asset management plan) and the ISO 55001 - Gap Closure and Developing an Asset Management System have been developed by The Woodhouse Partnership Limited. 

We have also recently introduced workshops in Achieving Asset Management Excellence in your organization and Climate Risks Assessments for Infrastructure and Facilities. 

Follow the links below to view full details of each upcoming course and to book your place on your chosen course.

These courses will be delivered by various providers on behalf of the Institute of Asset Management. 

28 & 29 January 2025 - 14:00 BST - 18:00 BST

This has been updated to remain in line with updates and revisions to ISO 55000, The GFMAM Landscape and the IAM Anatomy in 2024 

2-day virtual classroom

The course provides practical insight into the development of creating a meaningful Asset Management Strategy (also known as a Strategic Asset Management Plan or SAMP), including alignment with organizational objectives and engagement of the workforce, goal-setting, prioritization, risk management, performance monitoring and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Summary content:

• Strategic thinking in asset management
• Policy, strategy and plans: what goes where?
• Role of a SAMP within a management system
• Typical contents of a SAMP
• The SAMP development process
• Using and maintaining your SAMP
• Communications, consensus and commitment
• Course summary and assessment

Taught by highly experienced asset management experts, this course includes plenty of real-world examples and interactive exercises.

For full course details and to book your place on the event follow the link below.

4 & 5 February 2025 - 14:00 BST - 18:00 BST

This course has been updated to remain in line with updates and revisions to ISO 55000, The GFMAM Landscape and the IAM Anatomy in 2024

2-day virtual classroom

This course is for those wishing to understand how to interpret and apply a management system conforming to ISO 55001 in their business.

Summary content:

• A brief introduction to ISO 55001 and management systems.
• Introduces the concept of the ‘corporate journey’.
• Using ‘asset management system’ as a framework for applying good practice.
• Practical guidance on how to develop practical solutions for applying asset management in your business.

Candidates will be provided with a copy of The IAM System Application Guide which was developed by a cross-organizational team of experienced practitioners from multiple organizations and provides detailed support and further reading (more than 100 pages).

For full course details and to book your place on the event follow the link below.

12 & 13 February 2025 - 14:00 GMT - 18:00 GMT

This workshop will provide an overview of why value is essential in decision-making.  Delegates will learn how to identify the value criteria that matter most to their organization and discover how to construct a Value Framework to assess and prioritize projects for maximum value realization.

An interactive session, the ‘Copperleaf Optimisation Game’, will be utilized to provide participants with hands-on experience in applying Value-Based Decision-Making principles to achieve concrete results.

Workshop Objectives

• Develop the skills to drive value-based decision-making.
• Participants will develop and take away their own high-level Value Framework tailored to their organization.
• Provide hands-on exercises and interactive sessions for participants to apply their learning

Workshop Agenda

During the workshop delegates will learn and explore:

• The concept of value and its importance in asset management decisions
• The components and significance of a Value Framework and how it aligns with corporate strategy
• The core principles and objectives of Value-Based Decision-Making (VBDM)

For full course details and to book your place on the event follow the link below.

delivered across 3 half days at 14:00-17:00 GMT on 3, 4 & 6 March

This professional development course is designed to help practitioners evaluate the risks associated with extreme weather events and the uncertainties of future climate conditions for both built and natural assets. Participants can expect to gain the following:

Principles of Climate Risk Assessments:

Learn the foundational principles of assessing climate risks within the context of life-cycle analysis for the built environment.

Historical and Future Climate Trends:

Enhance your knowledge of past climate trends and future climate projections, including their limitations, data availability, and application in risk assessments.

Risk Management Principles:

Develop a better understanding of risk management methodologies as they relate specifically to climate risks.

Tools and Standards:

Acquire knowledge of various tools, guidelines, and standards that are pertinent to conducting climate risk assessments for infrastructure and facilities.