Development is rapidly advancing in the real estate industry, and the need to keep up with knowledge naturally increases at the same pace. To meet the market's thirst for knowledge, there are different paths to take. The options depend on the level and where in the chain you operate.
There are several YH (vocational higher education) programs on the market that form the foundation for those who wish to work in property management.
PiiiGAB offers ongoing courses for those already 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 updated player in the real estate industry.
Education for aspiring property managers
Newton is an independent educational institution owned by Storskogen Invest and offers vocational higher education, diploma programs, and real estate courses in Stockholm, Gothenburg, and Malmö. It targets both individuals and businesses. The school's leadership includes people from the business sector, ensuring the education aligns with reality. Below are the CSN-eligible YH courses offered within property management:
- Property Manager, 2.5 years:
- Property Manager – Technical specialization, 2 years
After completing the education, one works as a property manager, as the name suggests. The profession can have different specializations such as technical or commercial. Some also work as project managers within real estate or brokers for lease contracts.
Fastighetsakademinis located in Gothenburg and is a vocational higher education school. It is owned and operated by about 60 municipal actors and private real estate companies. The real estate industry is highly involved in the school's development and content. Since its inception in 1999, it has trained over 3000 employees in the real estate sector. The teachers are handpicked from the industry. 96% of the diploma students already have a job upon graduation, as many are recruited during their LIA internship. Below are the CSN-eligible YH courses offered within property management:
- Property Manager with technical specialization, 2.5 years
- Property and Energy Technician, 1.5 years
- Certified Property Manager, 1 year
- Technical Manager, 2.5 years
- Property Engineer, 2 years
After graduating from Fastighetsakademin, one can work as a property manager, technical manager, or property technician, for example.
Further training for integrators, end customers, and others
PiiGAB Academy. PiiGAB is a knowledge leader in data communication, especially in meter data collection and M-Bus technology. It leverages its strengths with knowledge and expertise within the company as well as the extensive experience gained from conducting many different types of training focused on communication for industrial and property automation. It offers both ready-made course packages and customized corporate options. The training is aimed at various professional roles within the industry and different parts of the chain. Examples of professional roles attending 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 – Basics of both protocols and their differences.
- Wireless M-Bus – Create good infrastructure in your wireless project.
Customized corporate options:
These trainings are conducted either at PiiGAB’s premises or at the customer’s office. The training is tailored to the customer’s wishes. The possibilities are many. Whether you want to learn more about the basics of data communication, expand your specialized skills, or perhaps start a kick-off with a brief overview, the choice is yours.