Course Overview
This is the first course in a series of eight. This course introduces you to an integrated and holistic approach to maintenance and asset management. It provides a perspective and structure to apply to an organization to see how the organization performance can be improved through areas of maintenance and asset management. It will introduce: the Maintenance Excellence Pyramid, how the parts of the Maintenance Excellent Pyramid are linked and a simple tool and more detailed one to evaluate and better understand an organizational position relative to the areas of the Maintenance Excellence Pyramid. Individuals who successfully complete all eight courses are eligible to apply to PEMAC Asset Management Association of Canada, for the “Maintenance Management Professional" (MMP) certification and the right to use “MMP" designation behind their name. Renewal requirements to maintain the certification include demonstrating a minimum standard of continuing professional development (CPD), and payment of recertification fees.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
1.0
Domestic fees
$335.02 - $370.11 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Understand the key concepts of maintenance and asset management and how they work together to support organizational goals.
- Recognize the importance of aligning maintenance strategies with broader business goals to optimize organizational success.
- Gain an overview of the Maintenance Excellence Pyramid and its role in improving maintenance processes.
- Explore how data and systems, like CMMS and EAM, can support better maintenance decisions and asset reliability.
- Understand how strategy shapes maintenance and asset management decisions and impacts cost and performance over the asset lifecycle.
- Explore fundamental maintenance tactics like preventive and predictive maintenance to keep assets reliable and reduce failures.
- Get introduced to the basics of work management, including how to plan, schedule, and execute maintenance tasks effectively.
- Gain an understanding of tools like CMMS and ERP for organizing maintenance processes and improving efficiency.
- Get familiar with Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) as a proactive method to address asset reliability and performance.
- Learn about continuous improvement approaches, such as Preventive Maintenance Optimization and Root Cause Analysis, to enhance maintenance practices over time.
- Understand the importance of evidence-based decision-making in asset management and its role in improving strategies and outcomes.
- Learn about the role of information management and governance in ensuring accurate, reliable data to support maintenance and asset management decisions.
- Recognize asset management as a coordinated effort across the organization, focusing on long-term value, sustainability, and alignment with standards like ISO 55000.
Effective as of Fall 2025
Related Programs
An Integrated Strategy for Maintenance Management (PEMA 1000) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Energy
- Maintenance Management Professional
Statement of Completion Part-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2026
Below is one offering of PEMA 1000 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 69879
Dates
May 23 - Jun 06 Loading
- CRN 69879
- $362.32 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
3 weeks
Instructor
Brian Amouzegar
Course outline
Important information
- Textbooks and materials can be purchased directly from the PEMAC bookstore prior to the first class: store.pemac.org/. For questions related to this course, please contact Erika Ekeli at soepts@bcit.ca and include your BCIT ID (if you have one). Note: BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a part-time studies course cancellation, you will be notified at least two business days prior to the course start. Please ensure that your contact information is current.
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Fall 2026
Below are three offerings of PEMA 1000 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 33634
Dates
Sep 10 - Oct 08 Loading
- CRN 33634
- $335.02 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10 - Oct 08 | Thu | 18:30 - 21:30 | Online |
Duration
5 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Textbooks and materials can be purchased directly from the PEMAC bookstore prior to the first class: store.pemac.org/.
Confirmation
Required
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Status
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CRN 52735
Dates
Sep 12 - Sep 26 Loading
- CRN 52735
- $370.11 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
3 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Textbooks and materials can be purchased directly from the PEMAC bookstore prior to the first class: store.pemac.org/.
Confirmation
Required
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Status
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CRN 51495
Dates
Oct 07 - Nov 04 Loading
- CRN 51495
- $335.02 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 07 - Nov 04 | Wed | 18:30 - 21:30 | Online |
Duration
5 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Textbooks and materials can be purchased directly from the PEMAC bookstore prior to the first class: store.pemac.org/.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
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