Our designation programs are recognized as a mark of distinction and excellence throughout the industry. No matter which designation you pursue, you will benefit from time-tested courses and a proven curriculum that can help you successfully tackle the demands of an increasingly complex profession with confidence and authority.

There are four professional designation programs:

Real Property Administrator (RPA®)

Teaches you to understand the many aspects of operating a commercial building and maximizing a building`s net income while minimizing risk.

Facilities Management Administrator (FMA®)

Teaches you to manage facilities in a way that best support staff and fits into the organization`s overall objectives while providing information on new technologies, environmental health and worker safety and other timely issues.

Systems Maintenance Administrator (SMA®)

Teaches you to increase the operating effectiveness of your building so you are able to manage energy efficient, environmentally sound, and cost effective building systems.

Systems Maintenance Technician (SMT®)

Teaches you technologies and trends in the maintenance field so you are able to run energy efficient, environmentally sound, and cost-effective building systems including the specific operating systems. 

To fulfill the requirements of each of the designations, students can

• Complete the required courses outlined for each designation or certificate, or they can;
• Apply for credit for a specific course based on their having taken a course that has been deemed equivalent to the BOMI course. For example; a College or University level course in budgeting and accounting may be determined to be equivalent to the BOMI course and you can complete a Transfer Credit Application to get credit for a previously taken course (Contact BOMI Canada for further details);
• Apply to get credit for a course based on your education and experience by completing a Competency Review by Credit application (Contact BOMI Canada for further details).