2026 BOMA International Foundations of Commercial Real Estate Course

Description

What is Foundations?

A comprehensive overview of CRE. Topics include tenant improvements, OSHA safety requirements, accounting, roofing systems, HVAC, pest control, landscaping, parking, and more.

Module 1: Introduction to Real Estate Management
Module 2: Property Types
Module 3: Creating Value
Module 4: Protecting the Asset
Module 5: Accounting, Reporting, and Budgeting
Module 6: The Building and its Systems
Module 7: Property Services

• Classroom instruction from seasoned professionals, reinforced by behind-the-scenes tours of outstanding buildings.
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• Live, in-person training with small class sizes to facilitate learning, discussion and team activities.
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• A complete package—instruction, peer networking, property tours and a comprehensive course manual that is easy to read and a valuable resource back on the job.

For all experience levels, Foundations...

• Reinforces on-the-job training for junior and assistant property managers.
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• Provides “feet on the ground” experience and exposure for administrative assistants and students considering a career in commercial real estate.
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• Offers a great refresher for experienced professionals—fills training gaps and provides important management and operations updates.
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• Supports suppliers and building engineers who benefit from understanding the basics of real estate management

The cost for this course is $800 for Members and $950 for Non-Members, and includes course materials, building tours, classroom sessions and lunch each day.

The dates and times below are tentative, and will be updated as we confirm instructors and locations.

Friday, April 24, 2026, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Introduction to Real Estate Management
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Friday, May 22, 2026, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Protecting the Asset
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Friday, July 24, 2026, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Instructor: 
Accounting, Reporting and Budgeting
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Friday, August 21, 2026, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Instructor: 
The Building and Its Systems
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Friday, September 25, 2026, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Property Services
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