Consultant for real estate and facility management with construction and construction contract law and occupational health and safety management officer
The course covers the commercial, infrastructural, and technical management of real estate and construction projects, as well as the key provisions of construction contract law and knowledge of planning and implementing an occupational safety management system.
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Certificates: Certificate "Consultant Real Estate and Facility Management"
Certificate "Construction and construction contract law"
Certificate "Occupational health and safety management representative with TÜV Rheinland-certified qualification" -
Examination: Praxisbezogene Projektarbeiten mit Abschlusspräsentationen
Arbeitsschutzmanagement-Beauftragte:r mit TÜV Rheinland geprüfter Qualifikation -
Teaching Times: Full-timeMonday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:35 p.m. (in weeks with public holidays from 8:30 a.m. to 5:10 p.m.)
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Language of Instruction: German
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Duration: 16 Weeks
Real estate management
Fundamentals of Real Estate Management (approx. 1.5 days)
Real Estate and Real Estate Markets
Companies and Stakeholders in the Real Estate Industry
Types of Real Estate Use
Public and Private Building Law
Tenancy Law and Condominium Law
Entering into and Terminating Lease Agreements
Service Charges and Operating Expense Statements (approx. 0.5 days)
Allocable and non-allocable costs
Operating Expense Statement
Common Errors and Points of Dispute
Legal Foundations (approx. 2.5 days)
Public Registers
Land Registry, Structure
Owners, Entries and Deletions, Owners’ Obligations
Rights and Obligations Pertaining to Real Property
Restrictions and Encumbrances on Land and Buildings
Risks and Common Errors in Real Estate Appraisals
Real Estate Tax Law
Real Estate Purchase Agreement—Formation: From the Purchase Agreement to the Transfer of Title
Property Insurance (approx. 0.5 days)
Homeowners Insurance
Property Liability Insurance
Home Contents Insurance/Personal Liability Insurance
Natural Disaster Insurance
Condominium Ownership Law (WEG) (approx. 1 day)
Condominium ownership, separate ownership, declaration of division, partial ownership, declaration of self-sufficiency
WEG Reform: Changes as of December 1, 2020
The Governing Bodies of the WEG, Property Manager, Management Advisory Board, Owners’ Meeting
Trends in Real Estate Management (approx. 0.5 days)
Life Cycle Phases Model
Life Cycle Costing
BIM, Green Building, and Sustainability
Valuation Strategies and the Real Estate Industry (approx. 1.5 days)
Investment Strategies
Maintenance and Renovation
Real Estate Valuation and Valuation Methods
AI-powered and automated valuation models (AVM)
Types of Management
Location Analysis
Risk Management
Portfolio Management
Due Diligence
SWOT Analysis
KPIs, Key Performance Indicators, Benchmarks, and BSC
Digitalization (Smart Buildings, IoT, and the PropTech Market)
Project work (approx. 2 days)
To consolidate the content learned
Presentation of the project results
Facility Management
Basics of facility management (approx. 1 day)
Definition, theory, practice, objectives
User perspective
Risk management in facility management
Complexity of IT systems and software
Life cycle and sustainability (approx. 2 days)
The need for effective real estate controlling
Sustainability certificates for buildings, green building according to DGNB, LEED and BREEAM
Aspects of operator responsibility (GEFMA 190)
Quality management and liability risks incl. consideration in the FM contract/e-QSS/GEFMA 700ff
Utilization phase according to DIN 32736
Refurbishment, demolition, demolition, energy-efficient refurbishment
Space management (approx. 1 day)
Objectives, key figures, DIN 277, conversion factors
Calculation of rental space for commercial space
Workplace design
Service Management (approx. 1 day)
Janitorial, Cleaning, and Security Services
Winter Services, Landscaping
Technical building management (approx. 2 days)
Fire protection technology
Fault recording
Electricity, heating and cooling supply
Ventilation and air conditioning systems, e.g. in accordance with VDI 6022
Building automation (GA) in facility management
Maintenance in accordance with DIN 31051
Key performance indicators, benchmarking
Energy management and operating cost controlling (approx. 1 day)
Introduction of energy management/energy controlling
Requirements according to ISO 50001
EU Directive "Energy Performance of Buildings"
Building Energy Act (GEG, EEG amendment, KWKG)
Sampling control systems, fine compass
Service charges and operating cost controlling in facility management
Project work (approx. 2 days)
To consolidate the content learned
Presentation of the project results
Real estate manager
Basics of real estate management (approx. 1 day)
Building plans, construction drawings and building descriptions
AI-supported preparation of building descriptions and property documents
Relevant types of insurance in the real estate sector
Environmental and energy issues in the real estate sector
Digital administrative processes in the real estate industry
Legal Foundations (approx. 2 days)
Condominium Act
Civil Code
Land Registry Law
Civil Procedure and Enforcement Law
Professional Regulations for Property Managers
Other Legal Bases
Administrators’ Disclosure Obligations
Business Fundamentals (approx. 2 days)
General Business Fundamentals
Special Business Fundamentals for WEG Property Managers
Specialized Business Fundamentals for Rental Property Managers
AI in Digital Invoicing Processes and Document Management
Management of Condominium Properties (approx. 1 day)
Establishment of Condominium and Fractional Ownership
Declaration of Division and Rules of the Condominium Association
Rights and obligations of condominium owners
Duties of the condominium manager
Other duties of condominium managers
Conflict, Complaint, and Social Management
Property Management and Owners’ Meetings
AI-Supported Minutes and Report Generation
Management of rental properties (approx. 1 day)
Management of rental properties
Property management
Conflict, complaint and social management
Other tasks of the rental manager
Interfaces with service providers, tradesmen and owners
Technical basics (approx. 1 day)
Building materials and building material technology
Building services
Recognizing defects
Traffic safety obligations
Maintenance planning
Energy-efficient building renovation and modernization
Age-appropriate and barrier-free conversions
Use of subsidies; applying for subsidies
Documentation
Project work (approx. 2 days)
To consolidate the content learned
Presentation of the project results
Real estate agent
Fundamentals of the Real Estate Brokerage Business (approx. 1 day)
Job Description and Service Expectations for Real Estate Agents
Real Estate Market and Submarkets
Real estate brokerage firms, particularly those subject to §34c of the German Trade Regulation Act (GewO)
Pricing and Commissions
Energy Performance Certificate
Relevant Types of Insurance
Utility and Operating Expense Statements (approx. 0.5 days)
Definition of Service Charges and Operating Costs
Allocability pursuant to Section 556 of the German Civil Code (BGB)
CO2 Cost Allocation
Legal Foundations for Real Estate Agents (approx. 0.5 days)
Learn about laws and regulations (BauGB, WoIFV, GModG, BetrKV, Co₂KostAufG, PreisangabenV) through the preparation of appraisals
Condominium Act, Housing Brokerage Act, Law on Misuse of Property
Competition Law and Consumer Protection
Land Registry and Valuation (approx. 1.5 days)
Building plans, construction drawings, and building specifications; zoning plan
Land registry entry and digital land registry
Property listing, property analysis, and valuation
Market value appraisal
Rental, lease, and hereditary building rights
Real Estate Financing (approx. 1 day)
Fundamentals of Financing
Real Estate as an Investment
Equity, Debt Service, and Financing Costs
Loan Collateral and Loan-to-Value Assessment
Loan-to-Value Ratio
Subsidy Programs
Credit Risk Mitigation
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Real Estate Brokerage (approx. 0.5 days)
Process Automation in Leasing and Property Management
AI-Supported Market and Risk Analyses
EU AI Act: Obligations and Risk Classification in the Real Estate Brokerage Industry
Real Estate Brokers and Brokerage Agreements (approx. 0.5 days)
Information Obligations of Real Estate Agents, DL-InfoV, Contract Law, Agent Liability
Brokerage Agreement, Variations
Real Estate and Taxes (approx. 0.5 days)
Income Tax, Corporate Tax, Trade Tax, Sales Tax,
Taxes Based on the Valuation Act, Transfer Taxes
Tax Aspects of Financing
Marketing and Sales for Real Estate Agents (approx. 2 days)
Comparison of digitally generated property listings and custom-designed
Conducting a digital market analysis
Social media strategies
Legal aspects of property listings, practical implementation
Code of Ethics and Data Protection
Dispute resolution bodies
Digital Billing
Viewings, Virtual Staging, and Virtual Tours
Legal Aspects of Customer Counseling
Digital Services Act, Money Laundering
Optimal Customer Advice and Support
Project work (approx. 2 days)
To consolidate the content learned
Presentation of the project results
Construction and construction contract law
Construction Law and Public Procurement Law (approx. 5 days)
Public and Private Construction Law
Construction Planning Law (BauGB, BauNVO)
Building Code Law and Permitting Procedures
Real Estate, Land Registry, Building Encumbrances, and Easements
Building Energy Act and Sustainability Requirements
Fundamentals of German Public Procurement Law: GWB, VgV, UVgO, and VOB/A
Awarding of Construction and Planning Contracts
Types of Procurement, Bidder Qualifications, Award of Contract, Documentation, and Legal Remedies
Construction: Urban Planning, Building Construction, and Civil Engineering
AI in the Construction Industry
Handling, Application, and Legal Framework
Law Governing Contracts for Work and Construction (approx. 3 days)
Law Governing Contracts for Work and Services under the German Civil Code (BGB) (Sections 631 et seq.)
Special Provisions of Construction Contract Law (Section 650a et seq.)
Incorporation and Fundamentals of the VOB/B
BGB Construction Contract, VOB/B Contract, Special Provisions of the Consumer Construction Contract (Section 650i BGB) and the Real Estate Developer Contract (Section 650u BGB)
Architect and Engineer Contracts (Sections 650p et seq. of the BGB)
HOAI: Rights, Obligations, and Liability of Designers
Contractual Interfaces for Designers
Contract Drafting and Execution (approx. 5 days)
Formation and Hierarchy of Construction Contract Documents
Scope of Work, General Terms and Conditions, and Individual Agreements
Rights and Obligations of Parties Involved in Construction
Types of Contracts, Compensation Models, and Claims
Changes, clients’ rights to issue instructions, and adjustments to compensation
Acceptance, Rights in Case of Defects (Warranty), and Statutes of Limitations for Design and Construction Services
Termination of Design and Construction Contracts
Termination of VOB Construction Contracts
Handling of Disruptions, Obstructions, and Interruptions in Planning and Construction Processes
Change Order Management: Types, Contractors’ Entitlements, and VOB Provisions Governing Contractors’ Cost Estimation Bases
Settlement of the Construction Contract (approx. 4 days)
Measurements, quantity estimates, and verifiability
Interim and final invoices
Settlement in the Event of Termination
Excess quantities, shortfall quantities, and contract amendments
Due dates, payment terms, late payments, and cash discounts
Security for Payment (Sections 650e, 650f of the German Civil Code (BGB))
Claims for contractual penalties
Construction Claims Security Act
Project work (approx. 3 days)
To consolidate the content learned
Presentation of the project results
Occupational health and safety management officer with TÜV Rheinland-certified qualification
Fundamentals (approx. 4 days)
Legal Foundations/Corporate Responsibility
Requirements, Standards, and Structure in Accordance with DIN ISO 45001
Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems
Roles, Responsibilities, and Authorities in Occupational Health and Safety Management
First Aid Log and Accident Reports
Operating Instructions and Training
Duties and Services of Workers’ Compensation Insurance
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Workplace and Occupational Safety (approx. 1 day)
Digitalization and Its Significance for Occupational Safety and Health
Opportunities and Risks of Digital Technologies for Healthy Workplaces
Legal Framework for the Use of AI
Occupational health and safety management (approx. 2 days)
Introduction of an occupational health and safety management system
Integration into other management systems: Harmonized Structure (HS) in HSQE management systems
Assessment of Risks and Opportunities (approx. 4 days)
Assessment of Risks and Opportunities
Product Safety Act, Machinery Directive
Registration, Evaluation, and Authorization of Chemicals (REACH)
Selected hazard factors, e.g., noise, electricity, and psychological stress
Personal protective measures
AI-assisted creation and updating of risk assessments
Digital tools, sensor technology, and early-warning systems for preventive risk detection
Automation of safety processes
Planning an Occupational Safety and Health Management System (approx. 3 days)
Process Model Based on the PDCA Cycle
Organizational Context
Stakeholder involvement
Industrial Safety Regulation (BetrSichV), Workplace Regulation (ArbStättV)
Planning of Objectives, Measures, and Resources in Occupational Safety and Health
Implementation of an Occupational Safety and Health Management System (approx. 3 days)
Objectives and Key Performance Indicators in Occupational Safety and Health
Documented Information from an Occupational Safety and Health Management System and Its Control
Monitoring, Improvement, and Further Development
Predictive Maintenance
AI-supported creation of audit checklists
Audits and Certification
Project work, certification preparation and certification examination "Occupational health and safety management officer with TÜV Rheinland-certified qualification" (approx. 3 days)
Changes are possible, the course content is updated regularly.
The course offers a systematic introduction to real estate management, including facility management, brokerage and property management. You will then be able to evaluate real estate issues and construction projects and have the necessary business and legal knowledge to professionally rent, lease and manage real estate properties.
You are also familiar with the key provisions of construction contract law, the essential general topics in construction law, and the relevant legal regulations, and you can apply them with confidence.
Furthermore, after completing the course, you will be able to plan, implement, and further develop an occupational safety and health management system. You will be familiar with relevant occupational safety and health regulations, able to confidently use appropriate tools and methods, and capable of integrating the occupational safety and health management system based on the Harmonized Structure (HS) into other management systems. You will also gain an overview of the opportunities, risks, and legal framework surrounding the use of artificial intelligence in occupational safety.
You can work in the areas of real estate management, real estate financing, project development and facility management or as a broker.
Your meaningful certificate provides a detailed insight into the qualifications you have acquired and improves your career prospects.
The additional qualification as an occupational health and safety management officer opens up career opportunities in larger companies or public institutions, health insurance companies or health service providers.
Didactic concept
Your lecturers are highly qualified both professionally and didactically and will teach you from the first to the last day (no self-study system).
You will learn in effective small groups. The courses usually consist of 6 to 25 participants. The general lessons are supplemented by numerous practical exercises in all course modules. The practice phase is an important part of the course, as it is during this time that you process what you have just learned and gain confidence and routine in its application. The final section of the course involves a project, a case study or a final exam.
Virtual classroom alfaview®
Lessons take place using modern alfaview® video technology - either from the comfort of your own home or at our premises at Bildungszentrum. The entire course can see each other face-to-face via alfaview®, communicate with each other in lip-sync voice quality and work on joint projects. Of course, you can also see and talk to your connected trainers live at any time and you will be taught by your lecturers in real time for the entire duration of the course. The lessons are not e-learning, but real live face-to-face lessons via video technology.
The courses at alfatraining are funded by Agentur für Arbeit and are certified in accordance with the AZAV approval regulation. When submitting a Bildungsgutscheinor Aktivierungs- und Vermittlungsgutschein, the entire course costs are usually covered by your funding body.
Funding is also possible via Europäischen Sozialfonds (ESF), Deutsche Rentenversicherung (DRV) or regional funding programs. As a regular soldier, you have the option of attending further training courses via Berufsförderungsdienst (BFD). Companies can also have their employees qualified via funding from Agentur für Arbeit (Qualifizierungschancengesetz).