June 8th - 10th Accelerated Design, Operation, Maintenance of Building Systems II (applies to RPA, FMA, PAC, FMC)  This will be held virtually.

If you were awarded a BOMA Orlando scholarship, please make sure when registering to pick the correct invoice.  Make sure to get invoiced just in case we don't get enough students and then we don't have to worry about refunds.  Thanks!

Education for those who manage real estate assets. In this program, you will learn all aspects of operating a commercial building and maximizing a building’s net income while minimizing risk.

Components of this program include the design, operation, and maintenance of an office building. You will become fully versed in budgeting and accounting for commercial real estate, risk management, and best practices in bidding. This program also covers reviewing and selecting contract providers, marketing and leasing the building, and the operations of the asset from an owner’s perspective through a comprehensive asset management component.

An RPA brings a full understanding of all aspects of property management to an employer in the commercial real estate industry or to a building owner. The overall goal is to enhance the value of the asset through proper and strategic decision making.

Before you receive your RPA^® Designation, you are required to demonstrate three years of verifiable property management experience. The criteria are outlined in the RPA® Designation Experience Form. This form may be submitted at any time following enrollment.

The Design, Operation, and Maintenance of Building Systems, Part II is for property and facilities managers who need to make management decisions about various building systems and sites. Your decisions will increase occupant safety and comfort while facilitating building efficiency to meet the business goals of an organization. Critical topics in this course include electrical systems and lighting, elevator maintenance and modernization, pest and solid waste management, security issues, fire and life safety systems, and energy management concerns. The topics covered will help you analyze and manage your building systems.

Upon successful completion of this course, learners will be able to: 

• Effectively analyze, manage, and optimize building systems  
• Identify opportunities to increase the efficiency of building systems 
• Understand the successful management of pests, solid wastes, energy, and security and life-safety systems. 
• Evaluate and implement best practices for increasing occupant safety and comfort 

Key topic areas:

security • fire protection systems • electricity (AC and DC) and its applications in building systems • energy management • pest control and solid waste management • vertical transportation systems • lighting systems • window cleaning and architectural metal maintenance • landscaping and parking