Designation and Certification Courses
Designation Programs
BOMA offers an industry leading curriculum that can help you successfully tackle the demands of an increasingly complex profession with confidence.
The Real Property Administrator (RPA) designation program serves the educational needs of both third-party property managers and corporate property managers. Courses leading to an RPA cover every aspect of property management, from the basics of building design, operation maintenance, to the specialized areas of commercial property law and risk management, marketing and asset management. Through this program, property managers learn to maximize the net income of any property, be it one building or an entire portfolio.
The Systems Maintenance Administrator (SMA®) Designation program is for professionals who are responsible for the operations of the building, as well as the management of the team of technicians assigned to the building. This designation is ideal for maintenance technicians, current SMT® Designation holders, technician team leaders, and anyone interested in a career in facilities management.
The Systems Maintenance Technician (SMT) designation program provides today's technicians with the skills that will help them stand out as top performers, the kind who can raise a building's efficiency while reducing operating costs. The SMT program covers every major building operating system, from HVAC to plumbing to electrical to overall control systems.
The BOMI-HP® Designation program gives professionals 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.
The Facilities Management Administrator (FMA) designation program benefits new and experienced facilities professionals alike. Through the in-depth coverage of critical-needs topics—including planning and project management, facilities technologies, finance and investment, and environmental health and worker safety—the FMA program helps position facilities managers as key strategic contributors within their organizations.
Certification Programs
BOMA provides a top-tier curriculum designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to confidently navigate the growing complexities of the profession.
Learn More About Certifications
If you are new to the commercial real estate industry or looking to upgrade your skills, this is the certificate to begin your journey toward a BOMI designation. The PAC educates property and facility managers on how to operate and maintain building systems and maximize building efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
The SMC program provides in-depth information on key building principles for professionals who operate and maintain multiple building systems. Participants will learn about the skills required for building operators and how to efficiently manage key building systems to create a productive and comfortable indoor environment, including an understanding of HVAC, plumbing, energy management, water treatment, and other building systems.
The PMFP Certificate is specifically designed for people who manage real estate assets. Whether you work for a building owner or a property management and financial analysis firm, the PMFP Certification will help you 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.
The BEC program teaches professionals the necessary skills to enable the implementation of sustainability efforts in the built environment touching on key learning objectives in electrical systems, HVAC, air quality, water treatment, alarm systems, and energy management.
The Facilities Management Administrator (FMA) designation program benefits new and experienced facilities professionals alike. Through the in-depth coverage of critical-needs topics—including planning and project management, facilities technologies, finance and investment, and environmental health and worker safety—the FMA program helps position facilities managers as key strategic contributors within their organizations.
