1. Programs that are informative and educational are an integral part of the bimonthly membership luncheons.
2. Seminars are developed locally or in conjunction with BOMA International on a variety of subjects.
3. E-Seminars on key industry topics are offered through BOMA International and BOMI International.
4. Foundations of Real Estate Management.
5. The full BOMI International curriculum is offered in a classroom setting.  BOMI International courses lead to four designations recognized as marks of distinction and achievement in the commercial real estate industry.  These are backed by 35 years of excellence in developing and offering advanced education programs.  Hear what our students have to say!

A listing of other education programs being offered to BOMA members and/or the general public can be accessed by clicking here.

Luncheon Programs

• January 20, 2011 - Political Analyst Dr. Paul Green

• March 17, 2011 - "They should have taught you this ... Preventing common health maladies of sedentary workers" presented by Dr. Justin Martindale, DC and Dr. Darrell Wehrend, DC

• May19, 2011 - "State of the Industry" presented by Ray H. Mackey, Jr., RPA, CPM, CCIM, Chair and Chief Elected Officer, BOMA International

• July 21, 2011 - "Communicating with a multi-generational workforce" presented by Donna Hickey

• September 15, 2011 - "Assessments and Appeals" featuring panelists: Joseph Berrios, Cook County Assessor; Terry Ennes, CMI, Ennes & Associates, Inc., Property Tax Consultants & Appraisers; Martin P. Paulson, Chief County Assessment Officer, Lake County; and Carl Peterson, Board of Review, DuPage County

• November 17, 2011 - "Trends in the Office Workplace" presented by Dawn Reigel, Ware Malcomb

• January 19, 2012 - Political Analyst Dr. Paul Green   

• March 15, 2012 - Stephen Ayers, Architect of the Capitol

• May 17, 2012 - Christopher Carroll, Managing Director/Partner, Cohen Financial

• July 19, 2012 - "Legislation for Dummies of How to Make a Difference" presented by James Cox, Director of State and Local Affairs, BOMA International

All luncheons are held at The Rosewood Restaurant & Banquets in Rosemont.  Reservations are required. 

Seminars

• None scheduled

Foundations of Real Estate Management

What is Foundations?

• A soup-to-nuts, 5-module, 29-hour entry-level course, covering the fundamentals of commercial real estate administration, management, building systems, accounting and reporting, contract management, and more

• Classroom instruction from seasoned pros, reinforced by behind-the-scenes tours of outstanding buildings

• Live, in-person training with small class sizes to facilitate learning, discussion, and team activities

• A complete package—instruction, peer networking, property tours, and a comprehensive course manual that is easy to read and understand and a valuable resource back on the job

2011 Schedule:

• Module 1: September 9

• Module 2: September 16

• Module 3: September 23

• Module 4: September 30

• Module 5: October 7

2012 Schedule:

• Module 1: March 2

• Module 2: March 9

• Module 3: March 16

• Module 4: March 23

• Module 5: March 30

Sign-in and Continental Breakfast at 8 a.m.

All classes begin at 8:30 a.m.

Lunch included

Enrollment:

• $575 student from a BOMA Member Building

• $675 student from a Non-Member Building

Space is limited to 25 students in each class; The Curriculum must be taken in its entirety.

For a registration form, click here.

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BOMI International Curriculum

REAL PROPERTY ADMINISTRATOR - 2011-2012

• Real Estate Investment and Finance

Saturdays, January 8, 15, 22, 29, February 15, 22, and 26
BOMA/Suburban Chicago - 7:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

• Leasing and Marketing for Property Managers (elective)

Saturdays, March 19, 26, April 2, 9, 16, 30 and May 7

BOMA/Suburban Chicago - 7:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

• Ethics Is Good Business^® ShortCourse™

Wednesday, June 8

BOMA/Suburban Chicago - 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ADMINISTRATOR - 2010-2011

SYSTEMS MAINTENANCE ADMINISTRATOR - 2010

Students interested in this curriculum are asked to call the BOMA Suburban Chicago Office at 847/995-0970 to express their interest and state which additional courses they want to take.  Courses will be scheduled when minimum numbers of students are identified.

SYSTEMS MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN - 2010

Students interested in this curriculum are asked to call the BOMA Suburban Chicago Office at 847/995-0970 to express their interest and state which courses they want to take.  Courses will be scheduled when minimum numbers of students are identified.

For a registration form, click here (.pdf)

To download free Adobe Acrobat Reader software, click here: 

For more information about BOMI International and BOMI International designations, visit their website at www.bomi.org.

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E-Seminars

Developed in conjunction with Intellum, Inc. and Healthy Buildings International, Inc (HBI), Molds in Commercial Buildings is designed to help commercial real estate professionals understand and prevent the burgeoning, and often costly, issues that molds in buildings can present. To learn more about this web-based training curriculum, click on the slide at the left.  For more information click here.

Investors rely on Property Condition Assessments (PCA) to provide information and analysis of the physical condition of a property, and to minimize the risk associated with acquisition. This course module will outline the components of a PCA and discuss how the investigation, inspection, research, and analysis of the physical portions of the building and site are used to assess the current condition, remaining useful life, and cost estimates for the repair and/or replacement of individual components and systems. Learn what is typically included within the scope of a Property Condition Assessment and typical non-scope parameters and how this information can be used by property and facility managers, once the property has been purchased.  For more information on this on-line seminar, click here.  (A BOMA-BOMI Partnership Product)

BOMA International's newest e-seminar is Preparing Buildings for Sheltering in Place.  Through this course, you will learn what sheltering in place is, and how it differs from simply providing shelter. The conditions that warrant a shelter in place scenario will be detailed, from severe weather to HAZMAT incidents to terror threats. You will also learn how to create a shelter-in-place team who can implement the plans and manage the Sheltering in Place incident.  You will also delve into the nuts and bolts of executing the shelter in place procedures. Who gives the order to shelter in place? Who determines when evacuation is safe? This course will answer these questions and offer guidance on establishing lines of authority and succession in emergency situations. It will also cover how to determine a shelter in place location, how to equip the shelter in place location, and how a shelter in place plan coordinates with other building emergency plans, as well as how to test your plan.  For more information on this on-line seminar, click here.   (A BOMA-BOMI Partnership Product)