The course will be delivered over the course of 5 half-days, culminating in a proctored examination. Please see Schedule for further information on dates and locations. Sessions and topics are as follows:

ACCREDITED OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

Day 1

• 8:30 a.m.     - Session 1: Introduction
• 9:30 a.m.     - Session 2: Concept of Operations and Maintenance
• 11:00 a.m.   - Session 3: Staffing
• 12:30 p.m.   - Luncheon
• 1:30 p.m.     - Session 4: Maintaining a Critical Facility
• 3:00 p.m.     - Session 5: Operational Documentation
• 4:00 p.m.     - Complete Evaluation Sheet

Day 2

• 8:30 a.m.     - Session 6: Training
• 9:45 a.m.     - Session 7: Capacity Management
• 11:00 a.m.   - Session 8: Commissioning
• 12:00 p.m.   - Luncheon
• 1:00 p.m.     - Session 9: Building Characteristics
• 2:00 p.m.     - Session 10: Site Location Risk
• 3:00 p.m.     - Session 11: Steps to Implementation
• 4:00 p.m.     - Complete Evaluation Sheet

EXAMINATION

Day 3

• 8:30 a.m.    - Examination Begins
• 12:00 p.m.  - Examination Ends & Course Adjourns