Real Property Administrator

The Real Property Administrator (RPA) designation is a professional designation for commercial property managers awarded to people with years of experience after completing the Building Owners and Managers Association advanced study program.[1][2] Building Owners and Managers Institute (BOMI) International, an independent nonprofit institute for property and facility management education, administers the designation.[3] The program covers all aspects of operating a commercial property and maximizing a net income while minimizing risk.[4]

Required coursework includes:

• Law and Risk management[1]
• Budgeting and accounting[1]
• Environmental health and safety[1]
• Business ethics[1]
• Real estate investment and finance[1]
• Design operation and maintenance of building systems[1]