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Get Certified As A Vacation Rental Manager

The FAVR MBA or "Meaningful Business Acumen" is proficiency training designed for Vacation Rental owners and managers seeking our MBA (Vacation Rental Manager Certification). Display your credentials and elevate your professional credibility in the fast-paced vacation rental industry.

About the Program

All owners and managers seeking a Vacation Rental Certification must complete the pre-requisite courses: DBPR Licensing & Human Trafficking Awareness. These two courses are required, and the Human Trafficking course is mandated by Florida State Law.

The FAVR MBA program provides credibility and certification unlike any other Florida association. Once completed, members receive a plaque, certificate, and e-badge to display professionally.

MBA Webinars

Here’s a selection of available courses to take:

  • Licensing Basics For DBPR
  • Insurance Basics
  • Service Animals and the Law
  • Timely Communications & Guest Relations
  • 3 Ways To Increase Revenues With Every Guest Stay
  • Removing Guests from the Home
  • Guest Services
  • Human Trafficking Awareness (Mandatory Florida Law, Jan 2021)
  • Water & Pool Safety
  • Getting Started & Best Practices (Intro to Vacation Rental industry, legal, insurance, taxation, operational standards)
  • Using Sub Contractors: Do's, Don'ts, Tips (Protect your business interests)

Testing & Certification

All training webinars and tests are available online. To access the testing portal and start earning your credits, create an account at the link below:

Access Testing & Certification Portal

A basic MBA Certification requires 32 credits and an MBA Pro Certification requires 60 credits. Upon completion, you will receive a plaque, certificate, and e-badge to display on your website or email signature.

Program Overview

The Vacation Rental Manager MBA program started in November 2018. FAVR, working with Valencia College and industry leaders, has identified over 40 educational topics to enhance proficiency in vacation rental management. Each course is delivered online and represents 3 or 5 credits toward the Vacation Rental Management MBA Certificate.

FAVR is always seeking industry presenters for various topics. Reach out to us to become a presenter.

Contact FAVR

407-201-0120 | denis@floridaavr.org

7862 W Irlo Bronson Hwy, Suite 305, Kissimmee, FL 34747