Training is essential for optimal property management

The property industry is developing at a rapid pace, and the need to keep up in terms of knowledge is naturally growing at the same rate. There are different ways to meet the market’s thirst for knowledge. The alternatives depend on the level and where in the sector one works.

There are several higher vocational education programs on the market that provide the foundation for those who wish to work in property management.

PiiGAB continuously offers courses for those working in the industry who want to update their skills in line with developments. The market offers various types of education and courses required to become and/or remain an up-to-date participant in the property industry.

Education for future property managers

Newton is an independent education provider owned by Storskogen Invest. It offers higher vocational education, diploma programs and property courses in Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö. It caters to both individuals and businesses. The school’s management includes people from the business community, ensuring that the education is aligned with real-world requirements. Below are the CSN-eligible higher vocational education programs offered in property management:

• Property Manager, 2.5 years:
• Property Manager - Technical specialization, 2 years

After completing the education, graduates work as property managers, as the name suggests. The profession can have different specializations, such as technical or commercial. Some also work as property project managers or brokers for rental contracts.

Fastighetsakademin

is located in Gothenburg and is a higher vocational education provider. It is owned and run by around 60 municipal organizations and private property companies. The property industry is highly involved in the school’s development and content. Since it was founded in 1999, it has trained more than 3,000 employees in the property industry. The teachers are carefully selected from the industry. 96% of diploma students already have a job upon graduation, as many are recruited during their LIA work placement. Below are the CSN-eligible higher vocational education programs offered in property management:

• Property Manager with a technical specialization, 2.5 years
• Property and Energy Technician, 1.5 years
• Certified Property Manager, 1 year
• Technical Property Manager, 2.5 years
• Property Engineer, 2 years

After graduating from Fastighetsakademin, one can work, for example, as a property manager, technical property manager or property technician.

Further training for integrators, end customers and others

PiiGAB Academy. PiiGAB is a knowledge leader in data communication, particularly meter data collection and M-Bus technology. It draws on the company’s strengths in knowledge and expertise, as well as its extensive experience from conducting many different types of training, primarily focused on communication for industrial and building automation. It offers both ready-made course packages and customized alternatives for companies. The training is aimed at several different professional roles across the industry and its various sectors. Examples of professionals who take the courses include operations technicians, project managers, automation technicians and property managers.

Ready-made course packages in Gothenburg:

• M-Bus - In theory and practice.
• M-Bus/Modbus - Fundamentals of both protocols and their differences.

Customized corporate alternatives:

These training courses are held either at PiiGAB’s premises or at the customer’s office. The training is tailored to the customer’s requirements. There are many possibilities. Would you like to learn more about the fundamentals of data communication, expand your specialist expertise or perhaps start with a kick-off featuring a brief introduction? The choice is yours.

Read more about PiiGAB’s training