Community managers interested in obtaining the Certified Manager of Community Associations® (CMCA®) certification can do so by following these three steps.
Step One:
Complete and pass Community Associations Institute's Professional Management Development Program (PMDP) course, M-100: The Essentials of Community Association Management. Course descriptions, fees, dates, and locations are available on CAI's Web site or call CAI at (888) 224-4321 (M-F, 9-5 ET) for details. The course is also available in Home Study and Online versions.
Step Two:
Complete and submit the application (PDF, 176 KB) for the CMCA Examination.
Step Three:
Successfully pass the CMCA Examination.
After you have obtained your CMCA certification, make sure to keep it current by meeting the requirements to maintain the certification through continuing education and compliance with the Standards of Professional Conduct.
Details regarding the CMCA program, the CMCA Examination, and NBC-CAM can be found in the CMCA Handbook (PDF, 292 KB). |
