Facility Management is often seen only as a maintenance and repair activity. Meanwhile, the International Facility Management Association has defined it as “a profession that encompasses multiple disciplines to ensure functionality, comfort, safety and efficiency of the built environment by integrating people, place, process and technology.” This indicates that Facility Management goes far beyond repairs and maintenance as many have assumed but extends to ensuring business activities go as planned while guaranteeing comfort and safety, as well as contributing to the company’s bottom line. Facility Managers are saddled with the responsibility of maintenance, safety and other activities that are not core functions of the business but have a direct impact on operations and productivity.

Corporate objectives are a company’s fundamental reason for being in business, which often transcend profit and market share. Most companies describe their objectives as one that focuses on value creation for its stakeholders as well as creating a sustainable business model. These objectives are further broken down to functional objectives which relate to specific roles that are carried out daily by employees to ensure corporate objectives are met at the end of the day. In a bid to achieve these objectives, business operations take a toll on human resources particularly when several extraneous activities are receiving attention that should have been invested in core business functions, consequently slowing down productivity. 

For employees to perform their best and fully participate in crucial business activities, it is necessary for them to operate in a safe, comfortable and functional environment. Facility Management, therefore, provides balance for businesses by allowing them to clearly focus on their core business activities without the hurdle of dealing with maintenance, safety, comfort, managing operational equipment, property value and several other functions that are primary responsibilities of Facility Management professionals. With a well-articulated Facility Management policy, businesses can prevent operation downtime, save cost on repairs through preventive maintenance, and maintain high Health and Safety policy compliance; which protects, assets, environment and reputation of the business by minimizing workplace accident and its possible effects; mitigating risk with thorough risk management processes; and ensuring maximum productivity via a safe, comfortable and functional working environment. 

Another benefit worth mentioning is the exceptional quality management policy that superior Facility Management provides, using Alpha Mead Facilities as an example, one of Africa’s leading Facility Management companies with ISO 9001:2015 certification, by United Kingdom Accreditation Services (UKAS). The ISO 9001 is a Quality Management standard by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), with a strong customer focus alongside other principles that help ensure superior quality products and services for businesses to thrive. Companies with ISO Certification are committed to delivering quality services using global best practices in driving corporate goals.  A company like Alpha Mead Facilities has been able to remain at the top of the FM market in Nigeria, by providing customer focused quality FM services to businesses across Africa saving them huge cost.

Businesses can conveniently achieve their Corporate Objectives and save costs along the way by utilising Facility Management services in addressing other activities that are not their core business functions. Some agile companies are beginning to provide professional Facilities Management trainings to members of their Operations team, equipping them with the right knowledge on how to take on some of these technical FM functions, this also result in increased productivity amidst other benefits. 

One of the best places to receive the right Facility Management training in Nigeria, is at Alpha Mead Training Centre (AMTC), a leading Facility Management training provider. AMTC offers Facility Management training to Individuals and Corporate Organisations requesting professional Facility Management training for their staff. Visit https://alphameadtraining.com/training-programs/ to find out more. 

Missing scheduled maintenance:

In the sphere of facilities management, it is imperative that all maintenance is scheduled and properly managed in order to track facility usage. The Facilities Management industry thrives on its ability to ensure minimal to zero downtime whilst ensuring business runs smoothly without complaints.  Schedule maintenance will help prevent equipment breakdown hence optimizing cost and productivity. Maintenance can be scheduled on a computer software that sends a prompt to the inspection officer as well as the supervisor reminding them of the various inspections, another way to follow up on this is by keeping an inspection calendar and checklist.  In your operations, ensure not to miss a maintenance schedule as it could have dire consequences.

Sloppy HSE compliance:

Accidents and injuries do not happen every day, but when they occur you want to reduce the disruptions they have on the business and manpower. Workplace health and safety is about sensibly managing risks to protect workers, assets and reputation and as an FM professional, it is necessary to regularly conduct and coordinate regular effective HSE internal inspections and audits to reduce lost-time injuries. Ensuring staff and visitors comply with all safety protocols, report cases of unsafe conditions and act accordingly. Lastly, always be prepared for emergencies, they rarely occur, but be equipped well enough to manage them effectively.

Inadequate FM Trainings:

Like many other professions, FM is evolving and learning they say never stops. To remain at the peak of your career in Facilities management, frequent training is required for the Managers and Workers alike. When workers are not rigorously trained according to industry standards, they are most certain to deliver below expectations which can be very chaotic for both end users and the FM professional. Steer clear of this, by providing intensive present-day FM training for workers and professionals. Alpha Mead Training Center (AMTC) offers a variety of facilities management trainings from fundamental to advanced and professional internationally recognized FM certifications that will keep you up to date with modern FM techniques needed to succeed in the industry.  Poorly trained FM workers deliver low quality services and needless to say; these services are often dissatisfying. Deliver exceptional service to your customers by upskilling for success.

Ignoring soft skills:

In the workplace several skills are needed to get by and  as an FM professional, it is essential that you employ not only technical skills but also soft skills in delivering right. You do not want to yell at clients or coworkers because they do not take your great ideas on board, or delay making an important decision because it lacks urgency. Soft skills like proper communication, problem-solving skills, decision making ability should never be put aside by an FM professional.

In the final analysis, seek opportunities to develop yourself and your team to deliver on organisational mandate.  At Alpha Mead Facilities, our years of experience of delivering exceptional services to organisations of different sizes across the globe is a cutting-edge that our clients enjoy. Speak to us today for your facilities management needs, call 0700-25742-6323.

In professional spaces, this is also the trend as well. Accountants, Facility Managers, Designers, Software developers and different members of the skilled workforce have joined the throng of people who acquire new skills and brush up on existing ones online.

The e-learning industry itself will be worth $240 billion by the end of 2022, according to estimates by Statista. As more online course creators and educational institutions keep making learning resources available virtually, the volume of learners online has continued to skyrocket.

58% of professionals globally love the ease of access that E-learning gives.

According to the National Centre for Education Statistics (NCES), 58% of people working with one company or the other reportedly prefer to learn using e-learning platforms globally. This huge proportion shows the significant rate at which people have adopted e-learning platforms as the new wave of skilling up. The major reason why e-learning is preferred by this set is that it allows them to learn at their own pace and digest course materials from the comfort of their homes or wherever they choose. The Alpha Mead E-learning platform offers a user-friendly interface that not only makes learning easy, but fun and accessible as well.

People complete e-learning courses 60% faster than in-person courses

Because people can access e-learning courses at any time of the day, they can study at their peak periods and complete courses faster. Research by Papers Owl shows that most people digest and complete their upskilling courses 60% faster when they take it on online platforms like Udemy, Coursera, and Alpha Mead E-learning than in person.

In addition to these advantages that learning online gives, Alpha Mead E-learning take it two steps further, in a bid to give people who choose us an edge over those who do not.

One of these “additional steps” is allowing students to meet the facilitator virtually after completing a course online. Not only does this make the learning experience more exciting for the student, but it also provides an avenue to gain more insights, pose questions directly to the tutor, and foster healthy mentor-mentee relationships.

There is no doubt that practical tours improve the outcomes of teaching sessions, whether those sessions are online or in-person. Some e-learning platforms go the extra mile of providing opportunities for physical tours to their students.

E-learning platforms like Alpha Mead E-learning give students the free will to take courses at their pace from anywhere in the world. To make the learning experience richer and more fulfilling for the person on the other side of the screen, the academy also facilitates virtual meetups between students and course instructors, on successful completion of courses.

Alpha Mead E-learning tours are fun and educative – The Alpha Mead E-learning platform makes learning tours available to e-learners. All a student or prospect has to do is, to request to be a part of the next learning tour for a specific course and he/she will be notified when the next tour is open. Easy-peasy.

E-learning opens up a whole lot more possibilities for people. Platforms like Coursera, Udacity, Alpha Mead E-learning, EdX, Udemy and others make it possible to learn from smart people in the farthest parts of the world, as long as you have an internet connection.

As more people embrace this form of learning, online platforms and instructors will keep finding new ways to deliver better value to students.

Green buildings and sustainable building practices: 

A lot of companies are focusing more on engaging with facility management partners who provide sustainable equipment and solutions, which in turn will help to reduce their carbon footprint as well as help facility managers ensure that the workforce is well-conversant with positive environmental practices. This is because these partners may assist in recommending the usage of sustainable practices like banning the use of non-biodegradable materials to make buildings more eco-friendly. HVAC units, insulation strategies, motion-sensor lights with automatic turn-off are all technologies that are on the right step forward. Partnerships and collaborations with related industries will help the FM market to keep evolving. 

AI, robotics 

A lot of software providers are now committed to innovation, making room for AI and robotics in FM. It is evident that facility management businesses need to integrate with more software platforms and tech devices and equipment. The internet of things [ IoT], Artificial intelligence [AI] and smart building technologies have created new ways of working and managing end-to-end platform FM processes and workspaces. 

User experience is key 

When it comes to the FM space, a lot of organizations are already beginning to digitize their operations by operating on digital platforms. This is mainly to ensure ease of user experience. Companies are now looking at solution providers that provide an entire range of offerings like asset tracking, energy consumption monitoring, security, inventory management, HVAC, and mobile capabilities: under a single roof. This increased interaction with software for simple operations is indicative of the trend of using a system that users are comfortable with and which is universal across software sectors. 

All these above trends have been driven forward by changes brought forth by the pandemic. As these trends continue to advance, one can surely witness the emergence of newer technologies that will reshape employee experiences driven by FM trends in a different way altogether. The role of the facility manager is becoming more prominent and even beginning to shift from an operational to a strategic level, facility managers now combine an eye for innovation, expertise, strategic thinking, and continuous improvement. Change is inevitable – but these facility management trends are here to stay. 

Olu’s Facilities Management business was booming and his smile keeps getting wider with each visit to the bank. Still, he had a pounding headache at least twice a week just from trying to locate the right information about the different properties that he was managing. Even though his business is booming, the daily processes have become more complicated as documentation is done manually.

As a business grows, higher levels of complexities start to set in especially in the areas of documentation. Top-performing facility managers must, therefore, deliberately plan to switch from the old way of keeping records on paper to a computerized system.

Why more managers are using a Computerized Maintenance Management System

The previous week, Olu had to delay in making certain decisions because two important documents containing details about some properties were nowhere to be found. Having a paper-based record system means that documents can get lost or damaged and this will eventually create a gap in the records. 

Facility Management records usually help the manager in creating and keeping track of maintenance schedules, assigning tasks to the right persons, getting the right information to the right workers at the right time. Having to peruse thick books containing this information before finding the right details is time-consuming and can be avoided entirely with a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS). 

A CMMS provides a virtual framework that collects, sorts, and edits information of each facility accordingly. It makes it possible to move between the information of two or more facilities seamlessly as well as search for specific information and find it in seconds.  

Managers who work with a CMMS are more able to properly oversee the properties that they manage. As with every business activity, there are always tasks that repeat themselves week in and out, having a CMMS in place makes it possible to automate those processes and save time.

        How to switch to a Computerized Maintenance Management System

Switching to a computerized maintenance management system requires three core things: 

• the computer software; 
• the technical know-how, and
• the data to be transferred. 

After selecting the software, you need to know how to use it to capture all your important facility records. The best way to do this is to take this course on Techniques For Moving From Paper-Based Fm Records To Computerised Maintenance Management System (Cmms) by the Alpha Mead Training Center (AMTC)

The course will help you to understand the various documentation and records that are required in a facilities management business and break down the essential steps to make the switch from paper to digital. 

Remember that one of the requirements for switching to a CMMS is to know the software to use. The course will show you the best options for a facilities management business and take you through how to use them. 

Every industry is embracing new ways that produce better results using technology and the Facilities Management industry is not different. Taking a course on how to switch to a CMMS can mean the difference between a proactive facilities manager and a reactive one. Make the switch today

Today, organisations see their Real Estate assets more than just buildings. Real Estate assets are fast becoming a brand identity element, corporate culture enabler and productivity enhancers. At another level, it has proven to have intense impact on the productivity of people and consequently the prosperity of a nation.   

Given these positions, the Real Estate landscape is changing and the demand for Facilities management services is on the rise. According to MarketWatch, Facilities Management is one of the fastest growing industries, with expected growth to reach $64.5 billion by 2023.

If this is anything to go by, it means that Facilities Management is an industry to position for and knowledge will play a critical role in that positioning. So, if you want to grow your career or remain relevant in the emerging role of Facilities Management, here are few things we suggest you do

1.Never Stop Learning

If your thirst for knowledge is limited, then stop right here; this career is not for you. With technology taking over Real Estate, if you are going to excel or remain relevant you have to up-skill, re-tool and be excited by learning.

Facilities managers are increasingly required to have a broad knowledge and a range of skills. As facilities managers are employed in a vast variety of different sectors, it is vital that you have an active interest and knowledge of field of work or industry and the facilities management industry. Most of all, you must be able to combine this tool to give your client, employer or promoters advantages.

2. Always Acquire

New skills, new ideas, new trends, new knowledge. As you are exposing yourself to industry news and exploring new ways to learn, you will be applying the skills you acquire on an ongoing basis. 

As a facilities manager you need to know something about everything and everything about something – changing out lamps one minute and planning a comprehensive energy efficiency initiative the next. But how well-rounded is that knowledge?

Keep upgrading your certifications and updating your knowledge. If there is a new way to operation & maintenance, you should be one of the first to try it and then report if it worked or not in your circumstance, industry or area. 

Take advantage of new technology as it develops, and always be on the hunt for new software and applications that will help improve occupiers experience and satisfaction.

3. Understand Industry Jargons

Everyone loves their acronyms, and facilities managers are no exception. However, remember that your customers are not as savvy. So always remember to keep it simple with your customers or stakeholders.

But If you are going to make it as a facilities manager, you must know the lingo; and that means for example, the knowing the different between CAPEX from an OPEX, etc. When you immerse yourself in the culture, it will not take long for this to come naturally, but when you’re getting started, it’s worth having a cheat sheet for reference.

Here are some Facilities Management Jargons you should be familiar with:

PPM – Planned Preventive Maintenance

CMMS – Computerized Maintenance Management System

HVAC – Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning

CAPEX – Capital Expenditure

OPEX – Operating Expenditure

CRE – Corporate Real Estate

SLA – Service Level Agreement

SOP – Standard Operating Procedure

4. Gear Up for Future Facilities Management Needs

With the Internet of Things continuing to grow exponentially, you will need to constantly improve knowledge of computers and automation systems, just knowing how to operate a computer is not good enough at this point. Today managing a facility requires less getting your hands greasy and more knowing which button to press, what software to use and what office tool helps.

Basic business skills and a thorough understanding of your organization or client’s business plan are also vital. You can gain the latter through discussions with higher-ups, while the former is available through trainings and skill development programs.

5. Be Visible

Go out there and become a facility manager. Take all the information you have gathered, and skills you have acquired and start putting them to practice. Action is the key to progressing in this industry.

A very important aspect of being successful is to make sure all key players know you as the facility management expert. Attend conference, volunteer to train, use your social media to promote yourself and your skill, offer to help and take up new roles at work that can help you practice your skill.

What to Excel in your Facilities Management career? See which of our courses can help HERE

Prop-Tech (also referred to as property technology or real estate technology) is a set of cross-industry technologies changing the ways Real Estate is managed. It is technology designed to make buildings smart through data collection & analysis, and responsive through control mechanisms.

Prop-Tech is predicated on connecting various pieces of the property market, so that people in the real estate ecosystem can make informed decisions and people’s interactions with Real Estate assets can be more bespoke or even customized.

A recent report by Alpha Mead Group on Tech Trends and the future of Workplace FM in Nigeria states that work-life balance, training, technology & innovation, and pay equity are the four key issues prioritized by the next generation in the workplace. These statistics emphasizes the value of intelligent building solutions that will improve business operations, humanize the work place and create a comfortable environment that fosters productivity of occupants.  These are some of the needs being met by intelligent buildings  around the world such as  The Edge, Amsterdam.

FM companies in Africa, especially Nigeria are embracing smart solutions and systems such as, Visitor Management System, Electronic Document Management System, Building Management Systems are being used in the Nigerian FM space. An example of such company is Alpha Mead Facilities. Alpha Mead is adopting technological interventions such as Archibus, Planon, Maintenance Connection, and even home-grown applications like Eye-on-Site. However, all these solutions are still largely focused on efficient service delivery, inventory and customers’ request management, etc.

Nonetheless, they are eported to have drastically reduce the breakdown of critical equipment plants and customer escalations. However, none of their smart solutions is intelligent enough to humanize the workplace, interact with occupants, increase productivity or drive down cost. [SO1] 

Despite the successes recorded by these smart solutions adopted by the FM companies, the truth remains that technology will change the roles of FM from the current preventive and reactive maintenance to predictive operations ran by high dependence on data analytical skills, process automation expertise and even application development.

With tech-driven global brands gradually finding their way into Africa, there is consequent increase in the demand for sophisticated building design skills, management capacity and operational competence in Africa. And for Facility Management in Africa to rise to the global FM standard of data-driven operations, it must develop the right capacity to either add value to existing data or create a system for collecting, analyzing and interpreting data for operational decisions. [SO2] 

Finally, as more sophisticated buildings enter the market, FM must not just rise to the occassion with improved skills, it must equally respond to the challenge with relevant technology applications that can contribute to increase asset lifecycle, improved occupier experience and better buisness performance.

Join a team of experienced and seasoned facilitators from the leading Facilities Management Training Centre, Alpha Mead Training Centre (AMTC), in Lagos and Abuja this April for an intensive and case-study driven training sessions designed to increase your capacity and help you take advantage of opportunities in the Real Estate Facilities Management (REFM) Industry.

The recent implementation of tech-driven systems in the REFM industry has increased the demand for Facilities Management professionals with the skills and competence to manage tech-driven real estate assets at the lowest possible cost; without compromising quality. Register for any of the trainings below to gain knowledge on the latest tech trends in the FM industry and various ways to optimize operational cost while improving your organizations profitability.

The trainings set to hold in April are the Fundamentals of Facilities Management Practice (FFM) and Professional Facilities Management Training (PFM).

Fundamentals of Facilities Management Practice (FFM)

FFM is a two-day intensive training designed to help businesses improve their Facility Management processes by equipping their employees with skills to optimize operational assets, and improve the day-to-day running of their facilities.

Abuja: 2^nd -3^rd April, 2019

Lagos: 16^th -17^th April, 2019

Course Fee: N50, 000 (Inclusive of lunch, assessment test and certificate)

*20% off on trainings booked before 31^st of March.

Register Here

Professional Facilities Management Training (PFM)

PFM is a four-day intensive, case-study-driven training session which provides practical knowledge on how best to align FM principles with corporate strategy to improve organizations performance, increase occupants’ productivity and reduce operational costs, while being proactive.

Abuja: 9^th -12^th April, 2019

Lagos: 21^st -24^th May, 2019

Course Fee: N120, 000 (Inclusive of lunch, study material, assessment tests and certificate)

*20% off on trainings booked before 31^st of March.

Register Here

The Facilitators are carefully selected experts who have managed and delivered profit on some of the biggest Facilities Management projects in Africa. Participants will be exposed to FM strategies that have been applied by these experts.

So what are you waiting for? Whether you are project manager, Admin manager, Health Safety & Environment Advisor, Procurement officer or you are just involved in the supply chain that delivers Facilities Management services in today’s market, this is your chance to grow your Career!

Register for the trainings now.

To know more about Alpha Mead Training Centre, Click HERE

For more information, send an email to: info@alphameadtraininig.com  or call us on: 0700 25742 6323.

*AMTC is a Global Training Affiliate of the International Facilities Management Association (IFMA, International) and an Accredited Centre of the Institute for Workplace & Facilities Management (IWFM), UK and Center for Management Development (CMD).

Alpha Mead Training Centre (AMTC) – a Strategic Business Unit of leading Total Real Estate Solutions Company, Alpha Mead Group – offers local and international competence and certification training designed to help organisations increase productivity of their employees and individual to develop capacity for career advancement.

Our training programmes are not just designed to address competency gaps, they are delivered by a carefully selected faculty of facilitators who have a track record of delivering results on some of the biggest FM projects in Africa.

With Real Estate accounting for close to 40% of organizations’ overhead, organizations must begin to think of ways of retooling their employees to optimize or reduce this cost and individuals must take deliberate actions to prepare themselves for the opportunities this challenge create.

Our training programmes scheduled for March are: Fundamentals of Facilities Management Practice Training, and Professional Facilities Management Training; holding in Abuja and Lagos from the 11t^h-22^nd of March, 2019 respectively.

Fundamentals of Facilities Management Practice (FFM)

The Fundamentals of Facilities Management Practice is a two-day intensive training designed to help businesses improve their Facility Management processes by equipping their employees with skills to optimize operational assets, and improve the day-to-day running of their facilities.

Training Date:

Abuja Date: 11^th – 12^thMarch, 2019

Lagos Date: 12^th – 13^th March, 2019

Course Fee:N50, 000 (Inclusive of lunch, assessment test and certificate)

Register Here

Professional Facilities Management Training (PFM)

This is a four-day intensive, case-study-driven session designed to bridge the competency gap for mid-level Facilities Managers, Project Managers and professionals in FM-interfacing roles who want to improve the performance of their Real Estate overhead and move up the career ladder.

The training provides practical knowledge on how best to align Facilities Management principles with corporate strategy to improve organizations performance, increase occupants’ productivity and reduce operational costs.

Abuja Date: 13^th– 15^th March, 2019

Lagos Date: 19^th– 22^nd March

Course Fee:N120, 000 (Inclusive of lunch, study material, assessment tests and certificate)

Register Here

To know more about Alpha Mead Training Centre Click here now

For more information, send an email to info@alphameadtraininig.com  or call us on 0700 25742 6323.

*AMTC is a Global Training Affiliate of the International Facilities Management Association (IFMA, International) and an Accredited Centre of the Institute for Workplace & Facilities Management (IWFM), UK and Center for Management Development (CMD).

This points to the fact that FM career in today’s increasingly sophisticated market, is beyond just managing the maintenance plan of a facility, coordinating vendors, or carrying out daily routine activities. It is understanding and acting on the drivers of FM fundamentals such as finance, operations, leadership and management, technology, etc.

From finance management to strategic planning, people engagement to space management, operational planning and resource allocation or distribution, there are a range of skills an FM needs to make the right impact on business; and consequently, their career.

Top three on the table are:

Analytical and Problem-solving skills:

By nature, facilities management is quite a complex and unpredictable discipline, with new challenges being thrown at you all the time. To be successful in the FM profession, you must be prepared to think quickly and to make prompt decisions in line with set Real Estate objective. Most Real Estate objectives are usually around cost reduction, cost optimization, process efficiency and operational effectiveness. An FM needs analytical skills to be able to understand both financial, people, and operational metrics that can help their organization achieve these objectives, track performance of these metrics, evaluate, and continually improve their processes for improved business performance.

Taking case-study-driven trainings such as Fundamentals of Facilities Management practice – to help you understand the different FM skills and how to grow a successful FM career – or Professional Facilities Management Training – to open you up to practical experience of using and improving your analytical skill is one of the actions you can take immediately.

Tech Savviness

A recent report – Tech Trends and the Future of Facilities Management in Nigeria – by Alpha Mead Facilities looks at the increasing spate of tech and intelligent buildings around the world and the future of Nigerian FM professionals in the internet age. One very clear takeaway from the report is that the role of FM and the required skill for FM professionals will change from operations-driven to data-analysis, evaluation and execution.

Today, the FM world is becoming increasingly reliant on technology, so the better the grasp you have, the more valuable you will inevitably be to your employer. Everything from room reservation to asset management and facility maintenance is managed through the use of computers, smartphones and tablets. IT plays an invaluable role in the way FMs communicate with their workforce, customers, and coworkers as well.  There is a range of software and various PM software that can also be used in your facilities management plan such as Archibus and Maintenance Connection Inc. while it’s not necessary to be a tech expert, it’s essential to know how to use these systems, because technology – going forward – will play a major in how FM support businesses and people.

Cross-networking

Facilities management is a profession that sits at the center of Real Estate operations. From development planning to Real Estate asset disposal; FM plays a role. In fact, the earlier and how actively FM is involved in a Real Estate operations or transaction, the more cost saving opportunities the promoters get.

In some organizations, facility managers find themselves carrying out the roles of an admin officer and vice versa, to be able to cross- network between various divisions in your organization, you must be knowledgeable in those fields. With trainings and practice, you will learn the metrics and operating procedures of other divisions to better navigate and successfully carry out tasks relating to them.

Master these skills and you can achieve improved operational efficiency and boost your organizations business performance, while gaining credibility.  Also, an IFMA FMP certification will help your FM career, as its credential will give you a competitive edge within your organization and the FM industry as a whole.

Interested in acquiring these essential skills and become a successful facility manager, Register for a training this February, see below for trainings we have lined up for February/ March below.