5-Day Course Outline
Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) training program. This structure is ideal for professionals in maintenance, facilities, and asset management looking to implement or optimize their CMMS usage.
Day 01: INTRODUCTION TO CMMS AND MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT FUNDAMENTALS
Objective: Understand the foundations of maintenance management and the role of CMMS.
Session 1: Introduction to Maintenance Management
- Types of maintenance (preventive, predictive, corrective)
- Maintenance KPIs and goals
Session 2: Overview of CMMS
- What is a CMMS?
- History and evolution
- Benets and limitations
Session 3: Key Features of CMMS
- Asset management
- Work order management
- Preventive maintenance scheduling
- Spare parts and inventory
Session 4: CMMS in Organizational Context
- Aligning CMMS with business goals
- Stakeholders and user roles
DAY 02: CMMS ARCHITECTURE, SETUP, AND DATA MANAGEMENT
Objective: Learn how to set up a CMMS system and manage
core data effectively.
Session 1: CMMS Architecture and Platforms
- Cloud vs. on-premise
- Integration with ERP and IoT systems
Session 2: System Configuration
- User roles and permissions
- Interface customization
Session 3: Data Preparation and Migration
- Data cleansing
- Importing assets, locations, and hierarchies
Session 4: Establishing Master Data
- Asset registers
- Maintenance tasks and frequencies
- Spare parts catalog
DAY 03: WORK ORDERS AND PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
Objective: Gain practical knowledge in managing work
orders and PM schedules.
Session 1: Work Order Lifecycle
- Creation, approval, assignment, and closure
- Priority levels and response time
Session 2: Preventive Maintenance Scheduling
- Calendar-based vs. usage-based PM
- Generating and managing PM tasks
Session 3: Managing Maintenance Tasks
- Task instructions and safety protocols
- Labor and parts tracking
Session 4: Mobile CMMS Use
- Field access via mobile apps
- Real-time updates and technician feedback
Day 04: INVENTORY, PURCHASING, AND REPORTING
Objective: Learn inventory control, procurement, and
performance reporting in CMMS.
Session 1: Spare Parts Inventory Management
- Stock levels, reordering, and storage locations
- Linking parts to work orders
Session 2: Purchasing and Vendor Management
- Purchase requisitions and POs
- Supplier performance tracking
Session 3: Reporting and Dashboards
- Maintenance metrics (MTTR, MTBF, etc.)
- Work order reports, PM compliance, cost tracking
Session 4: Analytics and Decision Support
- Using CMMS data for decision-making
- Integration with BI tools
DAY 05: IMPLEMENTATION, TRAINING, AND BEST PRACTICES
Objective: Prepare for CMMS implementation or optimiza-
tion and ensure successful adoption.
Session 1: CMMS Implementation Steps
- Planning, budgeting, and stakeholder buy-in
- Risk management and change control
Session 2: Training and Change Management
- Developing user training programs
- Promoting user adoption
Session 3: Continuous Improvement
- CMMS audits and reviews
- Feedback loops and updates
Session 4: Hands-on Workshop / Case Study
- Real-life implementation example
- Group discussion or mini-project
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
- Delivery Mode: Classroom, remote, or hybrid
- Tools Required: Demo CMMS software or sandbox environment
- Target Audience: Maintenance managers, planners, technicians, IT support sta