FAQS
Frequently
Asked Questions About BOMI Canada
What
is the relationship between BOMI and BOMA? Do I have
to be a BOMA member to take BOMI classes? Whom should
I call at BOMI Canada to register for courses or receive Exam information? What
courses do I have to take to complete my designation? How
long for exam results? How long does it take to earn
a BOMI professional designation? Courses completed,
how long to receive designation / certificate? How
do I contact my local BOMA? Which BOMA Locals hold
BOMI classes? How do I transfer courses between
designations? Completed courses within my designation
program - What's next? When is the next Self-Study test
date? Can I change my Self-Study exam date? If so, how? What
is Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? College
credit for BOMI courses? Credit toward BOMI courses
from other education programs? How do I order a copy
of my official BOMI transcripts? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Q:
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. Back To Top Q:
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. Back
To Top BOMI Canada's Education Programs
Q:
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. Back
To Top Q: 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" 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. Back To Top Q:
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.
Q: 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. Back
To Top Q: 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. Back To Top Q:
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. Back To Top Q: 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. Back
To Top Q: 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. Back To Top Q:
When is the next Self-Study test date? A: 2007 registration and exam
dates are as follows:
| 2007 Exam Registration Deadlines (open to all
students and courses); | | | Exam
Date February 7, 2007, you must register by December 27, 2006
Exam
Date April 18, 2007, you must register by March 7, 2007
Exam
Date June 20, 2007, you must register by May 9, 2007
Exam
Date September 5, 2007, you must register by July 25, 2007
Exam
Date November 14, 2007 you must register by October 3, 2007 |
You may take up to two exams per exam date.
Exam dates are subject
to change based on proctor and exam site availability.
Back
To Top Q: 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. Q:
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. Back To Top Benefits
of a BOMI Education
Q: 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.
Back To Top Q: 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. Back To Top | 
