Designations
Course and Experience Requirements for the RPA Designation, click here
Course Requirements for the FMA Designation, click here
Apply Now for RPA or FMA Designation Course Scholarships
As our business becomes more complex and competitive, the best job opportunities will be filled by those who have the best credentials. RPA and FMA designees earn more than 20% more than those with similar experience but who do not have a designation. With that in mind, if you are considering one of these designations as the next step in furthering your career, but you are concerned about affordability, the RPA/FMA course scholarship may be the opportune solution.
Individuals who are committed to a career in commercial real estate may apply for a scholarship to attend BOMA/Chicago offerings of courses leading to the Real Property Administrator (RPA) designation or Facilities Management Administrator (FMA). Scholarship applicants must complete the application, show financial need, and provide letters of reference.
The scholarships are awarded by the BOMA/Chicago Foundation and nominations for scholarships are made through an application process administered by the Education Committee. Applicants who meet the criteria detailed in the application form will be interviewed by the Scholarship Application Subcommittee of the BOMA/Chicago Education Committee. Each scholarship is awarded for the student to take one course. Applications must be submitted two months prior to the start date of the course.
BOMA/Chicago’s Scholarship program was created to encourage talented professionals to consider furthering their careers in commercial property management and to provide opportunity to those who might not otherwise enroll in designation education. If this sounds like you, don’t miss the opportunity to apply for a scholarship.
If you think someone on your staff or a colleague would be a good candidate for this opportunity, be sure you tell them that course scholarships are available. The scholarship covers the cost of one full RPA or FMA course and applicants may apply for a scholarship for a second course if the first course is completed successfully.
Inquiries can be sent to Lisa Bluhm, Director of Education at lbluhm@bomachicago.org or click here to apply!
Another RPA Designation Scholarship Opportunity is the
Reginald L. Ollie Inclusion and Outreach Scholarship (the "Ollie" Scholarship)
The Reginald L. Ollie Inclusion and Outreach Scholarship provides full tuition for a candidate underrepresented in the industry to achieve the Real Property Administrator (RPA) designation.
The BOMA/Chicago Foundation “Ollie” Scholarship is awarded to one recipient per year, includes full tuition over a three-year period to earn the RPA Designation and pairs scholarship recipients with a mentor from the Diversity Committee to offer one-on-one assistance with career planning and development. Scholarship recipients are members of the Diversity Committee for at least two years.
Ollie Scholarship Eligibility & Application Process:
1) Applicants must belong to an underrepresented group
2) Have a minimum of two years of experience in the commercial real estate industry
3) Currently employed in the industry
For more information on the benefits of the Ollie Scholarship and the RPA Designation Program, or to request an application please contact Beth Halat at 312-870-9606 or email bhalat@bomachicago.org
Click here for responses to some commonly asked questions.
Call for New Instructor!
Apply Now to Teach a New BOMA/Chicago Course Required for the FMA Designation
The BOMA/Chicago Faculty Development Subcommittee is seeking a new instructor to teach Technologies for Facilities Management. Click here for a description of the course.
This course will be taught for the first time in 2011 and is a required course for the FMA (Facilities Management Administrator) Designation. The course will be taught one day a week, 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. for six weeks.
Click here for information on how to apply. You may also receive an application and/or an overview of the course content by emailing your request to Lisa Bluhm, Director of Education at lbluhm@bomachicago.org. The complete course books are available for your review at the BOMA/Chicago office.
*Instructors are paid independent contractors of BOMA/Chicago.