RPA and FMA Designations

Across the commercial property industry, a BOMI International designation is recognized as a mark of distinction, an emblem of achievement backed by BOMI's own history of excellence in developing and offering advanced education and training programs. Through BOMA/GLA and the Building Owners and Managers Institute (BOMI), the commercial real estate industry has access to the finest professional education designation programs in commercial real estate. Here in the Los Angeles area more students are taking advantage of these programs than anywhere in the nation. Acquire the skills necessary to succeed in this competitive industry.

BOMA/GLA currently offers education in two designation programs:  

Real Property Administration (RPA)

The RPA designation program serves the educational needs of both third-party property managers and corporate property managers. By familiarizing you with the many aspects of operating a commercial building, the RPA designation program helps you integrate these issues into the broader task of property management.

Facilities Management Administrator (FMA)

FMA designation program enhances your career by making you a more effective, knowledgeable facilities professional, thus positioning you as a key strategic professional within your organization. This program teaches you to manage facilities in a way that best supports staff and fits into the organization’s overall objectives. You’ll develop valuable skills in strategic planning, project management, corporate finance, capital investment, and physical asset management. You’ll also learn about new facilities technologies, environmental health and worker safety, and other timely issues. Whether you’re a new or experienced facilities manager, or someone in a related profession who will benefit from knowing how to create a quality work environment that maximizes productivity, the FMA program is right for you.

Our courses are provided in an accelerated format, running all day Thursdays through Saturdays. In this intensive format students must be well prepared and are encouraged to review course materials before the course begins.

Click here for a copy of our 2010 Designation Course Schedule