CNAM AM 102 eLearning

AM102

Core Elements of Asset Management

AM102 starts digging into more detail on the 5 AM organizational competencies. We’ll start with the 4 steps needed to get started in asset management and explain tangible actions that you can do within your organization to support asset management.

What you'll get

This online asset management awareness course digs deeper into the 5 organizational AM competencies and helps municipal staff and elected officials in Canada learn how to take tangible steps to get started with AM so they can sustainably deliver services to their customers.

Short and Engaging Educational Content

Learning content is short and informative making it easier to digest and complete without a massive time commitment.

Access from Anywhere, Anytime

Get immediate access to the self-guided training content that includes video clips, engaging interactions, interactive activities, knowledge checks and more!

Join a Community of Asset Managers

Course participants will be added to the online AM101 community where you can connect with peers facing similar AM challenges.

Course curriculum

Introduction

Intro to the AM102 Course
Participant Information
Interactive Elements Consent
FCM & the Government of Canada
Resources
About CNAM
A message from your instructor, Iain Cranston
A message from your instructor, Joey Thibault
Your Current Level of AM Awareness
Participant Workbook – Check-In

How to get Started (~20 mins)

Formalizing AM
AM101 Booklet – How to get started in AM
AM Assessment
AM Roadmap
Communities/Challenges
Knowledge Check – How to get Started

People and Leadership (~20 mins)

People do Asset Management
Senior Leadership and Skilling up your Organization
The Ikea Effect
Change Management
Knowledge Check – People and Leadership

Data and Information (~60 mins)

Service Data
Asset Data
Asset Age Calculator – Part 1
Asset Age Calculator – Part 2
Financial Data
Data Quality
Simple Data Hierarchy – Example
Knowledge Check – Data and Information
Participant Workbook – Check-in

Planning and Decision-Making (~60 mins)

Asset Management Plans
Connecting Departments through AM Plans
Finances and Budgets
Risk Management and Criticality
GIS and Scenario Planning in Windsor
Triple Bottom Line
Knowledge Check – Planning and Decision-Making

Policy and Governance (~30 mins)

Line of Sight
Management Systems
AM Policies
AM Policy Downloads
AM Strategy
Objectives/Frameworks/Governance
Knowledge Check – Policy and Governance

Contribution to AM Practice (~20 mins)

Training and Development
Internal Communications
External Communications
Knowledge Check – Contribution to AM Practice
Participant Workbook – Final Check-in

Next Steps

Congrats! Here’s whats next
More Resources for you
R4 Municipal Asset Management – Awareness Building Activity – Participant Evaluation Form

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“I recently completed the AM101 and AM102 courses offered by CNAM, and I can fully attest that these are engaging, relevant and informative courses. The content was well-structured to provide a comprehensive and foundational understanding of asset management in manageable segments and is presented in a way that made complex concepts accessible to learners of all backgrounds and levels of experience. The resources provided, including supplemental materials and discussion forums, enriched the overall learning experience. I highly recommend this course to anyone seeking a comprehensive and practical education that goes beyond the theoretical, providing the skills, tools and knowledge to employ asset management practices within their own organization.”

For my organization, Asset Management is very valuable as it gives us a detailed look at what inventory we have, the costs associated with it, and the value it holds. The CNAM e-learning courses gave me insight on the importance of being part of an Asset Management program. CNAM’s training was excellent, and there was a great ability in the platform to access all the required information. I have been provided with the knowledge to develop a solid plan, support my co-workers, and provide a sense of urgency to mentor fellow employees

"Obtained a great general overview of Asset Management principles which will assist me as GIS support to our asset management team within our organization."

"The sessions were very interactive and I found it easy to continue being engaged during the session."

"The diagrams and video used during the course was very helpful in understanding the content."

"Explained all topics/concepts well and used real life scenarios that are relatable on a municipality level to get points across."