Education Overview
BOMA Austin is an authorized provider of BOMI Internationals high-quality, advanced education programs. BOMI International, founded in 1970, is an independent, not-for-profit organization dedicated to training professionals in the commercial property management and facility management industries. BOMI International develops specialized courses and comprehensive designation programs for property managers, facility managers, and building engineers and technicians. Visit www.bomi.org for complete updates and information.
BOMI Designation Programs
A BOMI International designation is considered a symbol of excellence throughout the property and facility management industry. It verifies that you have the professional skills and experience required to perform at the highest level.
BOMI International offers five Professional Designation Programs:
Why the RPA?
The RPA Designation program positions property managers for success by providing insight into and knowledge of operating a commercial building. Youll gain a full understanding of the diverse aspects of property management involved in analyzing a building in its entirety. The RPA program will teach you to maximize a buildings net income while minimizing risks, thereby enhancing your standing in the industry and positioning you for long-term success.
What Will I Learn?
In the RPA program, youll learn how to enhance the value of the asset through proper and strategic decision making. Components of this program include design, operation, and maintenance of an office building. You will become fully versed in budgeting and accounting for commercial real estate, risk management, and best practices in bidding. This program also covers reviewing and selecting contract providers, marketing and leasing the building, and operating the asset from an owners perspective through a comprehensive asset management component.
Who Should Enroll?
Assistant property managers, property managers, and those who manage real estate assets.
Experience Requirement
You can begin pursuing your RPA at any time during your career. Before you are awarded the RPA Designation, you are required to demonstrate three years of verifiable property management experience. The criteria are outlined in the RPA Designation Experience Form. This form may be submitted at any time following enrollment.
BOMI Internationals facilities management classes empower learners with the skills they need to be successful on the job. Youll learn how to manage and maintain cost-effective facilities operating at peak performance.
Why the FMA?
The FMA Designation program positions you as a key strategic contributor within your organization by helping you to create a productive work environment and handle tenant issues such as daily operations, maintenance, comfort, and safety.
What Will I Learn?
In the FMA program, youll learn to manage facilities in a way that best supports tenants and staff, while meeting your organizations overall objectives. This program covers everything from planning and project management to environmental health and worker safety. In addition, it provides the information needed to minimize maintenance costs and properly manage other timely issues.
Who Should Enroll?
Assistant facility managers, facility managers, and those responsible for daily operations and maintenance.
NOTE: As of July 1, 2013 the FMA Designation Program requirements have changed and the Technologies for Facilities Management course has been retired; therefore, the FMA Designation Program requirements depend on when you enroll/enrolled in the program.
Questions? Please e-mail service@bomi.org or call 1.800.235.2664.
Experience Requirement
You can begin pursuing your FMA at any time during your career. Before you are awarded your FMA Designation, you are required to demonstrate three years of verifiable facilities management experience. The criteria are outlined in the FMA Designation Experience Form. This form may be submitted an any time following enrollment.
Why the SMA?
The SMA Designation program provides the tools to improve operations, create energy efficiencies, reduce costs, and enhance the value of an asset. An SMA designation holder is responsible for the operations of the building, as well as management of the team of technicians assigned to the building.
What Will I Learn?
In the SMA program, you will learn how to streamline the operations of your building so you can manage energy-efficient, environmentally sound, and cost-effective building systems. Building on the SMT Designation program, youll gain knowledge and experience in administration, energy management, and environmental health and safety issues.
Who Should Enroll?
Maintenance technicians, SMT Designation holders, those in charge of a team of technicians running the day-to-day building operation of a building, or those interested in a career in facilities management.
Experience Requirement
You can begin pursuing your SMA at any time during your career. Before you can be awarded your SMA Designation, you are required to demonstrate three years of verifiable experience as a stationary engineer or equivalent. This experience must be performed for a minimum property portfolio of 40,000 square feet.
Learners enrolled in the SMA Designation Program are required to complete at least 25 of the 35 criteria outlined in the SMA Designation Experience Form. This form may be submitted at any time following enrollment.
Why the SMT?
The SMT Designation program provides todays technicians with the skills that will help them stand out as top performersthose who can raise a buildings efficiency while reducing operating costs. The program covers every major building operating system, from HVAC and plumbing to electrical and overall control systems.
What Will I Learn?
In the SMT program, you will learn the technologies and trends in the maintenance field, enabling you to maximize the efficiency and safety of your building systems. By the end of the program, you will understand the broad spectrum of the overall mechanical requirements in a commercial real estate asset.
Who Should Enroll?
Maintenance technicians and those involved in maintaining major building systems such as heating, refrigeration, electrical, and plumbing.
Experience Requirement
None
Why the BOMI-HP?
The BOMI-HP Designation program provides learners with an in-depth understanding of how to define, initiate, pay for, complete, and obtain a return on investment for sustainable initiatives within all segments of a building or portfolio. This program meets the growing demand in the marketplace for comprehensive sustainability and energy-efficient programs.
What Will I Learn?
In the BOMI-HP program, you will learn to create and apply sustainable initiatives to optimize current and future high-performance building operations. In addition to responsible environmental stewardship, you will learn to maximize cost-savings for your building or portfolio.
Who Should Enroll?
Industry professionals responsible for implementing sustainable initiatives.
Experience Requirement
None
BOMI Certification Programs:
The BOMI International certificate program is ideal for students who are new to the commercial real estate industry or are upgrading their skills, the certificate program provides credit for academic accomplishments and is a good way to begin your journey toward a BOMI International designation.
NEW Property Manager Certification Program
Finally, the commercial real estate industry has a professional certification that provides early recognition for foundational knowledge and guides the next generation of property managers toward greater responsibility and success in their careers: the Certified Manager of Commercial Properties (CMCP).
Just announced: The BOMA Foundation has created a new scholarship to fund individuals pursuing the CMCP certification. Up to eight scholarships will be awarded per quarter. Learn more and apply.
Why the CMCP Certification Is Right for You!
- CMCP is the only certification of its kind for early career commercial property managers you may qualify with as little as one years experience
- Instantly communicates your ability to be an effective commercial property manager with a strong understanding of the responsibilities of the role
- Offers recognition early in your career and increases your value to your company and the industry
- Signals to employers you have the potential to advance and grow in your career and can navigate the fast-changing world of commercial real estate
- Boosts confidence by validating your knowledge of fundamental commercial real estate operations and management principles
- May increase your chances for promotion and/or additional responsibilities and opportunities
Why the PAC?
This certificate concentrates on the design and operation of the office building, as well as best practices in the area of accounting and financial controls. A PAC is the best way to kickstart your education in the commercial real estate field. From featured applications to real-time scenarios, this program will provide you with the knowledge and tools you need to maximize the value, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness of your portfolio.
Who Should Enroll?
This certificate is for new and experienced professionals who are responsible for a single office building or a portfolio of real estate assets.
Why the PMFP?
Whether you are working directly for a building owner, or for a firm providing property management and financial analysis, the PMFP is the perfect certificate to achieve the knowledge and recognition necessary in this fast-paced career. From improving overall efficiency to making confident investment decisions, this program provides the knowledge you need to properly manage your assets, add value to your portfolio, and contribute to the profitability of your company.
Who Should Enroll?
This certificate is recommended for those responsible for analyzing, managing, and investing in real estate.
Why the FMC?
The FMC program provides an overview of information that is vital to running an efficient facility. Upon completion of this program, you will have a comprehensive understanding of how to manage and maintain cost-effective facilities that operate at peak performance levels.
Who Should Enroll?
This certificate is for those who manage the ongoing operation and maintenance of facilities.
Why the SMC?
The SMC program provides in-depth information on key building principles, including efficient energy management and water treatment. This program will also help you gain a better understanding of HVAC, plumbing, and other building systems that work together to provide a comfortable indoor environment.
Who Should Enroll?
This certificate is recommended for those who operate and maintain multiple building systems.
High-Performance Training for High-Performance Real Estate Teams
What is Foundations?
- A soup-to-nuts, 6-module, 30-hour, entry-level course, covering the fundamentals of commercial real estate administration, management, building systems, accounting and reporting, contract management and more.
- Classroom instruction from seasoned professionals, reinforced by behind-the-scenes tours of outstanding buildings.
- Live, in-person training with small class sizes to facilitate learning, discussion and team activities.
- A complete packageinstruction, peer networking, property tours and a comprehensive course manual that is easy to read and a valuable resource back on the job.
Continuing Professional Development
The Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program requires RPA, FMA, and SMA graduates to acquire 18 points of continuing education credit every three years in order to maintain active status of their designation.
Experience Requirement
To earn a BOMI designation, candidates are required to demonstrate three years of verifiable experience. This policy ensures that people awarded a Designation are high-caliber, well trained professionals
- Real Property Administrator (RPA )
- Facilities Management Administrator (FMA )
- Systems Maintenance Administrator (SMA )
Scholarships
Scholarships are granted annually to qualifying candidates taking classroom courses in any of the following programs.
Exam Questions
- BOMI International Computer Based Training Student Handbook
- Prepare for Your Exam
- Schedule Your Exam
- Computer-Based Testing - FAQs
Course Delivery Options
As a BOMI International student, you have the option to study in a way that is most convenient for you and your learning style. Check out the options below to find the best course delivery method for your education:
- Instructor-Led Classroom
- Corporate Onsite Instruction
- Self-Study
- Accelerated Review/ Semester-Length Classroom