The Real Property Administrator (RPA®) Designation from BOMI positions property managers for success by giving a complete understanding of the diverse aspects of a building in its entirety. It also signals to those in the industry a level of in-depth knowledge and the ability to maximize income and minimize risks, which sets you up for long-term success and career advancement.

Experience Requirement

You can begin pursuing your RPA® at any point during your career. Before you are awarded the designation, you are required to demonstrate three years of verifiable property management experience. You can begin working on these courses prior to completing your three-year requirement. The criteria are outlined in the Experience Form, which you can access here.

Course Requirements

(Click the image above to access the class list and more information from BOMI International)

Where Can I Take Classes?

Classes are offered in a few different formats.

Classes can be taken through your BOMA Local, Seattle King County. RPA® required courses are offered on a rotating basis annually, both online and in-person. These courses are taught by local CRE professionals in a live classroom format and count towards Continuing Education Real Estate Clock Hours through the Washington State Department of Licensing.

The BOMA Seattle King County Education Calendar can be accessed here.

BOMI has also rolled out a new capstone experience, beginning in January 2021. This program offers students the opportunity to take all required RPA® courses in an online, self-paced virtual learning platform. After completing each course, an online exam will be administered to finalize the completion of the class. Upon the completion of all required courses in the RPA® curriculum, a final, comprehensive exam, administered at a testing center, will be scheduled. An RPA® exam prep course is offered from BOMI but is not a required course. Once the final exam is completed, your RPA® Certification will be official.

View the BOMI RPA Capstone Experience.

Ultimately, your RPA® can be completed by taking a mix of classes from BOMA Seattle King County and the BOMI Live Virtual Learning platform. Courses can be taken in any order.

For questions, reach out to Justin Wallander, Manager of Education and Member Services, here: Justin@Bomaseattle.org

What is the cost and time commitment of obtaining my RPA®?

The cost of obtaining an RPA® can vary depending on the organizations and platforms used to take each course. The average cost per course is approximately $1,200 for BOMA members. The program takes an average of three to four years to complete. After receiving your RPA® designation, you will hold the certification indefinitely, if 30 hours of continuing education are taken every two years.