Foundations of Real Estate Management
Course Description
Gain a strong foundation in commercial real estate administration and property management with this entry-level, 7-module, 30-hour course. Designed for junior and assistant property managers, the program covers building systems, operations, accounting and financial reporting, contract management, and administrative best practices. It reinforces on-the-job training, fills skill gaps, and keeps learners up to date with the latest real estate management practices. This course is also an excellent refresher for experienced property managers, offering practical updates in operations, finance, and building systems to help professionals advance their careers in commercial real estate management.
Upon successful completion of this course, learners will be able to:
- Gain foundational knowledge of real estate management, industry standards, and the roles and responsibilities of property managers
- Build skills in maintaining building systems, overseeing daily operations, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.
- Apply fundamental accounting, budgeting, and reporting practices to support informed property management decisions.
Key Topic Areas:
- Introduction to Real Estate Management
- Property Types
- Creating Value: acquisitions and dispositions, leasing and marketing, tenant improvements, and tenant retention
- Protecting the Asset: insurance, risk-management, preparedness, and environmental compliance
- Financial Management: accounting, reporting, rent structures, budgets, and business plans
- Building Systems: HVAC, water, electrical, life safety, roofing, maintenance, and other key operational components
- Property Services: vendor contracting, waste management, landscaping, pest control, and security
Applies To:
After successful completion of your Foundations course through a BOMA Local, sign up for a BOMI certificate (PAC, PMFP, FMC, BEC, and SMC) and have your enrollment fee waived*! It’s easy:
- Complete your Foundations course through a BOMA Local
- Choose a course and BOMI certificate offered by your BOMA Local
- Submit your Foundations certificate and course selection to your BOMA Local, and the BOMI enrollment fee will be waived!
*This offer is only available to learners who take Foundations through their local
Registration
Ready to register for a class? Find the class with the start date that works best for your schedule and click the “Register Now” button. Please note that some courses are offered in person, while others are online instructor-led and online self-paced.
| Delivery Options | Date | Location | Course Sponsor | To Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online Self-Paced | Start Anytime | Online | BOMA International | |
| Classroom | Jan 15 - Feb 19, 2026 | Various Locations (please refer to BOMA British Columbia Website) | BOMA British Columbia | |
| Classroom | Jan 16 - Feb 20, 2026 | Indianapolis, IN | BOMA Indiana | |
| Live Virtual Learning | Mar 3-26, 2026 | Seattle, WA | BOMA Greater Seattle | |
| Accelerated Review | Mar 4-25, 2026 | Tampa, FL | BOMA Greater Tampa Bay | |
| Classroom | Fridays, 8:30 am-4:00pm
Mar 13 - Apr 17, 2026 (except Good Friday) |
Various Locations (please refer to BOMA OC Website) | BOMA Orange County | |
| Classroom | Wednesdays, 8am - 5pm
Apr 1-29, 2026 |
Various Locations (please refer to BOMA Houston Website) | BOMA Houston | |
| Classroom | Apr 9-10, 2026
Apr 16-17, 2026 |
St. Louis, MO | BOMA St. Louis |
Online Self-Paced
Start Anytime
Online
BOMA International
Classroom
January 15 - February 19, 2026
Multiple Locations, see BOMA British Columbia website
BOMA British Columbia
Classroom
January 16 - February 20, 2026
Indianapolis, IN
BOMA Indiana
Live Virtual Learning
Mar 3-26, 2026
Seattle, WA
BOMA Greater Seattle
Accelerated Review
Mar 4-25, 2026
Tampa, FL
BOMA Greater Tampa Bay
Classroom
Fridays, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Mar 13 - Apr 17, 2026
Multiple Locations, see BOMA OC website
BOMA Orange County
Classroom
Wednesdays, 8am - 5pm
Apr 1-19, 2026
Multiple Locations, see BOMA Houston website
BOMA Houston
Classroom
Apr 9-10, 2026
Apr 16-17. 2026
St. Louis, MO
BOMA St. Louis
Information for Locals:
Local BOMA associations and other organizations who plan to host Foundations should review the Site Coordinator Information Packet and Instructor Program Format documents linked below. Please contact [email protected] to order textbooks and with any other questions about this course.