Annapolis, MD, February 13, 2014 – BOMI International and long-time partner Cushman & Wakefield signed a new business agreement that provides additional learning opportunities to Cushman & Wakefield property and facility management employees.
Cushman & Wakefield staff have the advantage of choosing to complete BOMI International courses on an independent basis, or pursue a certificate or designation by applying courses toward a full program. Both concentrated routes provide the advanced knowledge and critical concepts that industry personnel need to continue to perform their job duties successfully.
„We are excited to increase the number of learning options available to Cushman & Wakefield staff,“ said Jeffrey Horn, President and CEO of BOMI International. „Ongoing employee development is vital for business growth, and BOMI International is committed to assisting Cushman & Wakefield in their talent development efforts by providing their team members with valuable education resources.“
Cushman & Wakefield employees also have the option to learn in a setting that is most convenient for them, including Instructor-Led Online, Accelerated Review (condensed classes three or four days in length), and Self-Study.
„Expanding the number of learning opportunities available from BOMI International will help our employees succeed in this competitive industry,“ said Roger Gonzalez, U.S. Head of Facilities Management and Senior Managing Director at Cushman & Wakefield. „The BOMI professional educational programs and designations have proven to add value to our employees, clients, and organization.“
About Cushman & Wakefield Cushman & Wakefield is the world’s largest privately held commercial real estate services firm. The company advises and represents clients on all aspects of property occupancy and investment, and has established a preeminent position in the world’s major markets, as evidenced by its frequent involvement in many of the most significant property leases, sales, and management assignments. Founded in 1917, it has approximately 250 offices in 60 countries, employing more than 16,000 professionals. It offers a complete range of services for all property types, including leasing, sales and acquisitions, equity, debt and structured finance, corporate finance and investment banking, corporate services, property management, facilities management, project management, consulting, and appraisal. The firm has nearly $4 billion in assets under management globally. A recognized leader in local and global real estate research, the firm publishes its market information and studies online at http://www.cushmanwakefield.com/knowledge.
About BOMI International BOMI International is the premier international provider of educational products and services to the property and facility management industries. As the Independent Institute for Property and Facility Management Education, BOMI International is a not-for-profit educational institute dedicated to improving the skills of professionals with property, facility, and systems responsibilities. BOMI International is known for industry-standard designations-the Real Property Administrator (RPA®), the Facilities Management Administrator (FMA®), the Systems Maintenance Administrator (SMA®), and the Systems Maintenance Technician (SMT®). More than 26,000 building professionals hold one or more BOMI International designations, and over 84,000 students have turned to BOMI International for premier education and training. For more information, e-mail service(at)bomi(dot)org, visit http://www.bomi.org, or call 1.800.235.BOMI (2664).
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Press Contact:
Christina Helton
BOMI International
Annapolis, MD
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