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Property professionals need a BOMI International education because BOMI designations are recognized industry-wide as a symbol of achievement and skill. Visit www.bomi.org for more information.

RPA (Real Property Administrator)

The RPA designation program is for property owners and managers, along with aspiring property professionals. Areas of program emphasis include:

• environmental health and safety
• building design, operation, and maintenance
• commercial property law and risk management
• marketing
• leasing
• budgeting and accounting
• asset management

FMA (Facilities Management Administrator)

The FMA designation program positions you to perform as a key strategic contributor within your organization. You will learn to create a productive work environment that ensures the comfort and safety of staff. An FMA graduate will be able to demonstrate:

• strategic planning
• project management
• corporate finance
• capital investment
• physical asset management

SMA (Systems Maintenance Administrator)
SMT (Systems Maintenance Technician)

The SMT designation program will help you gain the skills that will position you for a career as a facilities technician or engineer. Building on these skills, the SMA graduate will be able to:

• manage major building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, energy, and BAS
• supervise maintenance and other operations staff
• contract for building services
• develop and oversee a maintenance budget
• communicate preventive maintenance and other building needs to upper management
• ensure compliance with state and federal regulations