ISSA and Smart Building Bootcamp Launch Training for Next-Gen Facility Pros

ISSA, the association for cleaning and facility solutions, collaborated with Smart Building Bootcamp, a specialist education provider focused on smart buildings, digital real estate, and emerging technologies in the built environment, to develop industry-focused educational content to help cleaning and facilities professionals leverage the technologies shaping modern buildings and communities.

The collaboration reflects rapidly changing expectations for cleaning and facility professionals as buildings become more digitized, connected, and data driven. From robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) to smart sensors and integrated workplace technologies, the operational landscape for facilities teams is evolving rapidly, creating new skill requirements across the sector.

“Cleaning and facility professionals are no longer operating solely within traditional operational boundaries,” said ISSA Executive Director Kim Althoff. “Today’s buildings increasingly rely on digital systems, data, automation, and experience technologies. This collaboration is about ensuring our industry has access to practical education that helps professionals remain informed, relevant, and prepared for the future.”

The initiative will translate complex technology topics into accessible, operationally relevant learning for industry practitioners. Subject areas include smart buildings, workplace technologies, AI, cybersecurity awareness, robotics, energy optimization, and the growing convergence of facilities management, technology, and occupant experience.

Smart Building Bootcamp was founded by industry practitioners with experience advising global real estate portfolios, developers, tenants, and public sector organizations on technology strategy and smart building implementation.

“The role of facilities and cleaning professionals is expanding significantly,” said Michael Grant, Smart Building Bootcamp co-founder. “Buildings are becoming operational technology platforms in their own right. The people responsible for operating those environments increasingly need confidence and literacy in the technologies they deploy. We are delighted to collaborate with ISSA to help support that transition.”

The collaboration complements ISSA’s commitment to supporting workforce development and helping industry professionals adapt to changing operational and technological demands across the built environment. To learn more and enroll in the Smart Building Bootcamp program, click here.

Watch the interview with Smart Building Bootcamp co-founder Michael Grant