The WASBO Facilities Manager Certification Program is offered by the Wisconsin Association of School Business Officials and is recognized by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. Certification is the preferred end; however, individuals may take selected courses in the curriculum without obtaining Certification. Any level of participation will add to one’s experience and knowledge base. Those completing the Facilities Manager Core Certification program requirements are recognized at the WASBO Spring Conference.
Program Benefits
School District Benefits
- Knowledge of current changing legislation and regulations.
- Savings through efficiencies of operation, energy use and effective labor management.
- Improved safety for students, staff and community.
- Savings through fewer claims.
- A healthy and safe learning environment.
- Increase in public confidence.
- Effective facility planning and budgeting
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Personal Professional Benefits
- Increase in knowledge which leads to increased confidence in your abilities.
- Recognition in your district and by your peers.
- Knowledge gained from a network of school facility managers and industry professionals.
- Familiarity with current topics, trends and legislation affecting school facilities management.
- Improved employment options.
- Enhanced leadership skills.
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Program Oversight
The certification program is managed by WASBO University with support from WASBO's School Facility Committee.
Required Hours for Certification
To obtain core Certification, an applicant must complete 32 hours of the WASBO Facilities Manager Core Certification curriculum.
Frequency of Course Offerings
Each year, courses are offered at the WASBO Facilities Management Conference, Spring Conference, Fall Conference and Midwest Facility MastersConference. A complete module is offered at each of these conferences. Additional sessions are offered at the Custodial & Maintenance Conferences. In a typical year, WASBO offers approximately 15 to 20 hours of courses, or 3-4 Modules, allowing a participant to complete the Certification in as little as two years.
To Receive Credit
At each course, scan the QR code in each session room using the WASBO GO App. For more information, visit wasbo.com/wasbogo. A sign-sheet sheet will be available as a back up. Your scan or signature will verify your attendance. This is our only record of your participation and must be recorded during session attendance to receive credit.