Earn an Online Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Facilities Management from LSU
Build foundational knowledge in facilities management principles and operational best practices.
Explore how facilities management supports safety, efficiency, and long-term organizational performance.
Apply coursework concepts to real-world facilities and construction management contexts.
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Admissions
Applicants must have a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
Apply by
May 11, 2026
Classes begin
May 25, 2026
Tuition
LSU programs offer competitive, flat-rate tuition with no out-of-state fees, making it easier to plan for the cost of your degree. You may also be able to save more by transferring eligible credits.
Tuition & Fees
- 18 credit hours
- Total credit hours per program
- $445
- Cost per credit hour
- $8,010
- Total cost with fees
LSU Online offers several ways to help you pay for your degree including financial aid, and veteran education benefits. Learn More.
The total cost above does not include transfer credit or financial aid. Cost per credit hour and fees are subject to change. Fee schedules may vary by program depending on course-specific fees for proctoring and/or books. Please contact a Student Success Coach for more information.
Financial Aid Available
LSU offers several ways to help you pay for your degree including credit for prior learning (PLA), financial aid, and veteran education benefits. Learn More.
Academics
Students who graduate with an online certificate in facilities management will gain the skills necessary to support an infrastructure’s functionality, safety, and sustainability.
Courses
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
CM 3200 Building Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing Systems Industrial Electrical Installations |
3 |
CM 4210 Construction Contracting |
3 |
CM 4116 Professional Trends in Facility Management |
3 |
CM 4117 Human and Environmental Factors |
3 |
CM 4118 Building Energy Performance Audits |
3 |
CM 4119 Financial Analysis for Facility Management |
3 |
What Will I Learn?
Topics covered in this certificate include:
- Principles and theory of construction company ownership and organization, the estimate and bid process, construction contracts, bonds, insurance, business methods and plans, management, administration, labor law and relations, safety, and avoidance of claims
- Organizational, managerial, ethical and legal principles for the delivery of facility management services in the industrial setting
- Developing and implementing industry practices that promote and protect health, safety, and security, the quality of work life, the environment and organizational effectiveness
- Building energy use profile, obstacles and opportunities for efficiency improvement, energy efficiency standards, energy audit, methods for estimating energy savings, energy retrofits, challenges and opportunities, and intelligent building systems
- Facilities investment decisions; budget development and execution; taxation; control of expenditures; and operational and long-term planning of industrial facilities and the facility management unit
Why Choose This Program?
This online certificate is ideal for students who desire an extra certification to help them move their construction careers forward. In general, you only need six classes to complete the online certificate in facilities management from LSU. However, if you have a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Construction Management, only four classes are required. You can earn this additional certificate and advance your career with less time and money!
Careers
Businesses across industries are in need of professionals with knowledge of how to effectively and strategically coordinate the physical workplace with the people and work of the organization.
Career Opportunities
- Facilities Program Analyst
- Space & Facility Management Specialist
- Facilities Management Executive
- Strategic Site Planner
- Facility Coordinator/Supervisor
- Facilities Strategic Planner
- Field Operations Manager
