Course Modules 

Module 1: Introduction to Infrastructure Asset Management

• Definition and principles of asset management
• Asset lifecycle and performance goals
• Types of public infrastructure assets
• Benefits of structured asset management
• Key global frameworks (ISO 55000, PAS 55)

Module 2: Asset Inventory and Classification

• Building and maintaining an asset register
• Asset tagging and data collection methods
• Classification systems and metadata standards
• Using GIS for spatial asset mapping
• Asset hierarchy and location referencing

Module 3: Condition Assessment and Risk-Based Prioritization

• Visual inspections and rating scales
• Instrumented condition monitoring (e.g., sensors, drones)
• Failure mode analysis and risk assessment
• Prioritizing interventions using risk matrices
• Maintenance backlogs and criticality ranking

Module 4: Lifecycle Costing and Asset Valuation

• Initial vs total lifecycle cost
• Replacement cost, depreciation, and residual value
• Financial reporting and asset valuation standards
• Capital vs operating expenditure planning
• Cost-benefit analysis in maintenance decision-making

Module 5: Preventive and Predictive Maintenance Strategies

• Scheduled vs condition-based maintenance
• Reliability-centered maintenance (RCM)
• Using IoT sensors and SCADA data
• Spare parts management and logistics
• Maintenance documentation and SOPs

Module 6: Asset Management Planning and Budgeting

• Developing strategic asset management plans (SAMP)
• Annual maintenance planning and scheduling
• Budgeting for operations, renewals, and upgrades
• Integrating maintenance plans with fiscal cycles
• Performance-based budgeting

Module 7: Digital Tools for Asset Management

• Introduction to Asset Management Information Systems (AMIS)
• Integration with GIS, SCADA, and ERP systems
• Dashboards and performance reporting
• Mobile-based asset management applications
• Introduction to Building Information Modelling (BIM)

Module 8: Contracting, Outsourcing, and PPP Models

• Maintenance outsourcing strategies
• Service level agreements (SLAs) and KPIs
• Framework contracts and performance incentives
• PPPs for infrastructure renewal and operations
• Regulatory compliance in outsourcing

Module 9: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Audit of Asset Performance

• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for asset health
• Monitoring service levels and user satisfaction
• Infrastructure audit methodologies
• Data-driven evaluation and reporting
• Feedback mechanisms for continuous improvement

Module 10: Institutionalization and Policy for Asset Management

• Organizational structure and roles in asset management
• Capacity building and skills development
• Developing asset management policies and frameworks
• Case studies of municipal and national asset management systems
• Group activity: Drafting a strategic asset management plan