The BOMA Safety and Security Organization (BSSO) gives security and life safety professionals at commercial office buildings, corporate facilities, and other commercial properties the opportunity to enhance their professionalism; increase knowledge of important aspects of safety and security; enhance their knowledge of property operations and management; and return value to the owners, managers, building tenants and visitors, and assets they serve.
Filling the need for CRE-focused safety and security training and enhancing the effectiveness of property management and building operations, BSSO programs addresses the soft skills and best practices that lead to better overall safety, security, and building operations. BSSO members serve in a range of professional roles including as building security personnel; guards; property and portfolio-level security directors professionals; and others with similar safety and security responsibilities.
Member Benefits
Educational Training: BSSO members receive free educational programs each quarter on soft-skills topics ranging from conflict resolution, customer service, communications skills, and more. Education is delivered through a live, virtual platform designed to meet the unique needs of safety and security personnel while providing the opportunity to stay on property for the training. BSSO members may also receive access to additional select in-person educational opportunities throughout the year.
On-Demand Educational Resources: Most BSSO quarterly educational programs are recorded and BSSO members receive on-demand access to view programs, ensuring the opportunity for learning on an ongoing basis. Additionally, members receive on-demand access to a growing library of webinars, videos, and other safety and security resources.
In-Person Education: BSSO members receive free registration to participate in in-person BSSO Luncheons and free or discounted registration to attend a variety of other educational programs throughout the year.
BSSO members are not full members of BOMA Georgia and do not receive membership in BOMA International. Access to BTO quarterly luncheons and BOMA Georgia Luncheons is not included in this membership. To explore adding these benefits, consider adding BOMA Technical Organization (BTO), Property Manager or Facility Manager membership to your BSSO membership or transitioning to one of these membership types. Individuals who sell security-related products and services do not qualify for BSSO membership and may instead join BOMA Georgia as an Allied Member.
CRE Credentials
Certificates
BOMA Georgia offers a variety of industry-recognized certificate programs. Certificates earned through BOMA Georgia and its partners are designed to meet the needs of the dynamic commercial real estate industry. These certificates accelerate career growth, signify achievement, and help individuals build value for the properties and people they serve.
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CRE safety and security professionals learn the foundations of real estate management through PM 101’s in-depth discussion of real estate industry basics and core principles. This dynamic course combines classroom-style learning, interaction with industry professionals, and behind-the-scenes tours of metro-Atlanta buildings.
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Expand your knowledge of commercial real estate through Property Management 201, a five-day course taught over five weeks. It is designed for PM 101 graduates and any individual who is interested in expanding their knowledge of the industry. This dynamic course combines classroom-style learning, interaction with industry professionals, and behind-the-scenes tours of metro-Atlanta buildings.
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Students can earn a Workplace Excellence Certificate from CRE Careers Institute and CRE professionals can earn a Workplace Excellence Certificate from The Center for Real Estate Excellence. Both are partners of BOMA Georgia. The online, self-paced program provides insight, implementable tools, and resources designed for you to thrive in the workplace. The four-part series of courses explore effective communications, collaborating across generations, navigating workplace expectations, and holistic wellbeing.
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The ELEVATE Leadership Certificate program is designed to help CRE professionals build: Executive Presence, Leadership & Influence, Effective Collaboration, Vision for the Evolving CRE Industry, Advancing Professional Relationships, Talent & Career Development, and Empowered Career Direction. Leadership certificates issued by BOMA Georgia are CRE industry recognized credentials that signify leadership competency and an individual’s ability to create value for the people and properties they serve through effective leadership strategies.
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The Fundamentals of Property Management and Operations Certificate course provides an overview of the real estate industry along with a targeted review of topics including finance, accounting, building systems, and property infrastructure. The certificate is offered by The Center for Real Estate Excellence, a partner of BOMA Georgia.
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The Generational Fluency Certificate provides individuals with insight into how to effectively lead and manage across generations. The six-course online, on-demand series is interactive and features implementable resources and insight. The certificate is offered by The Center for Real Estate Excellence, a partner of BOMA Georgia.
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The Human Resources Management Certificate program is a practical, two-day course designed to strengthen HR knowledge and improve decision-making across the full employee lifecycle, from recruitment and retention to engagement and performance. Course topics include workforce planning; recruitment and selection; compliance and risk awareness; effective onboarding; performance management; addressing underperformance; employee well-being and mental health; and coaching and mentoring for professional growth.