Frequently Asked Questions About BOMI Canada

1. What is the relationship between BOMI and BOMA?
2. Do I have to be a BOMA member to take BOMI classes?
3. Whom should I call at BOMI Canada to register for courses or receive Exam information?
4. What courses do I have to take to complete my designation?
5. How long for exam results?
6. How long does it take to earn a BOMI professional designation?
7. Courses completed, how long to receive designation / certificate?
8. Which of the BOMA Locals hold BOMI classes, and how can I contact them?
9. How do I transfer courses between designations?
10. Completed courses within my designation program - What's next?
11. When is the next Self-Study test date?
12. Can I change my Self-Study exam date? If so, how?
13. What is Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and How Do I Fulfill this Requirement?
14. Credit toward BOMI courses from other education programs?
15. How do I order a copy of my official BOMI transcripts?

1: What is the relationship between BOMI and BOMA?
A: BOMI and BOMA are two separate organizations. BOMI is a nonprofit organization that develops and provides education programs for commercial property professionals. BOMA is a nonprofit membership association for property professionals.

Many BOMA Local associations deliver BOMI courses, providing some 60 classroom opportunities for BOMI students throughout Canada and the United States.

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2: Do you have to be a BOMA member to take BOMI classes?
A: You do not have to be a member of any association to take BOMI classes, although many BOMA Local associations offer course discounts to BOMA members.

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BOMI Canada's Education Programs

3: Whom should I contact at BOMI Canada to register for courses or receive exam information?
A: You have three choices:

1. Call us at 1-888-821-9319 (in Toronto 416-977-8700) - If you have received a BOMI student ID number, please have it on hand when you call.

2. Fax us at (416) 977-8800- Be sure to include on your fax your name, phone number, and, if you know it, your student ID number.

3. Email us at info@bomicanada.com. Be sure to include in your Email your name, phone number, and, if you know it, your student ID number.
You may also print a registration form or register online from this web site. PLEASE SELECT AN EXAM DATE AND INCLUDE IT WHEN REGISTERING. See the registration page for details.

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4: I need to find out what courses I have to take to complete my designation. Where is this information available?
A: Just click on "Designations" in the main menu on this web site, and you'll find a list of requirements for each designation program. Each time you receive a grade from BOMI, the courses you've completed and the courses you still need to take are listed on your Exam Analysis.

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5: How long does it take before I will get the results of my exam?
A: You will receive your grade in 2 to 4 weeks.

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6: How long does it take to earn a BOMI professional designation?
A: By taking three courses per year, many BOMI students earn their designation in just 2.5 years. These students keep their momentum going by finishing one course per "term": fall, winter and spring. To further facilitate this kind of schedule, some students find it helps to switch between study formats self-study, classroom, or 4-day Accelerated Review. The biggest advantages to finishing in 2.5 years are:
1) You avoid delays and the risk of losing interest.
2) You can start enjoying the prestige of your BOMI designation that much sooner.

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7: I just completed my last course. How long before I receive my designation and certificate?
A: One week after receiving your grade, upon receiving your graduate packet, you can begin using the designation after your name. You will receive your certificate approximately 3 to 4 weeks after receiving the grade for your last course.

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8: Which of the BOMA Locals hold BOMI classes, and how can I contact them?
A: For a list of BOMA local Classroom Coordinators click here.

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9: I understand that several of BOMI's courses count toward more than one designation. Which are these courses, and how do I transfer courses between designation programs?
A: For a chart that explains which courses count toward more than one designation program, click here. When you enroll in a second or third designation, all of your existing credits that apply to that designation are automatically added to your records.

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10: I have completed all of the courses within my designation program. What do I do next?
A: If you are in the RPA® program, you must complete and return the Experience Requirement form. If you are in the FMA®, SMT®, or SMA® program, congratulations -- by completing your coursework you have earned the designation! Over the next 4 to 5 weeks, you will receive a graduate packet, designation pin and certificate. If you've earned an RPA®, FMA®, or SMA®, remember to maintain the designation and keep your knowledge current through the CPD program.

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11: When is the next Self-Study test date?
A: 2008-2009 Exam Registration deadlines are as follows
Nov 12, 2008 exam must be registered by Oct 1, 2008
Feb 4, 2009 exam must be registered by Dec 23, 2008
April 15, 2009 exam must be registered by Mar 4, 2009

You may take up to two exams per exam date.
Exam dates are subject to change based on proctor and exam site availability.

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12: Can I change my self-study exam date? If so, how?
A: Students must contact BOMI Canada in writing by fax, email, or letter requesting an exam date change. Requests must be received by BOMI a minimum of five business days prior to your scheduled exam. There is $65+GST fee to reschedule an exam.
See the BOMI Exam Date Transfer Request Form for details.

13: What is Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and how do I fulfill this requirement?
A: The CPD program helps BOMI graduates stay current by requiring them to earn 18 points of CPD credit within a three-year period. Points can be earned through activities in which you would normally participate: taking courses (including BOMI courses) and seminars, giving presentations, participating in trade associations, attending tradeshows, writing articles, and so forth. CPD ensures that graduates remain in step with the industry, which in turn solidifies the continuing value of BOMI's designations.

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Benefits of a BOMI Education

14: How do I get college credit for BOMI courses? Can I get credit toward BOMI courses for other education programs I have completed?
A: The American Council on Education (ACE) has approved BOMI courses for college credit. Many colleges and universities throughout North America accept ACE credit recommendations.
You may be eligible for credit for some of BOMI's courses based on your previous education and/or work experience. Contact us at 1-888-821-9319 for a Competency Brochure explaining this program.

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15: How do I order a copy of my official BOMI transcript?
A: Ordering a copy of your official BOMI transcript is easy. Fax, phone or email us. See Contact Us. There is a $25.00+GST charge for a transcript.

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