Need to find a Community Manager? Finding the right industry professional can sometimes be a challenging and time-consuming task. With so many options, it’s difficult to know who is truly qualified and trustworthy. That’s where the Community Associations Institute (CAI) steps in. CAI makes it easy for you to find skilled, experienced, and certified professionals who are committed to helping community associations thrive. Whether you’re looking for management, legal, financial, or maintenance services, CAI connects you with top-tier experts dedicated to delivering quality and excellence. With CAI, you can feel confident that you’re in good hands.

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Credentials

We help you stay at the top of your game. The most important action you can take to increase your earning potential, accelerate your career, and grow your business in this booming industry is to obtain credentials​ that keep you sharp and competitive. 

CAI's Professional Management Development Program and credentialing program can help you achieve these goals. Click the name of the credential below to view more information, obtain an application, or access a re-designation form.

MANAGER CREDENTIALS AT A GLANCE*

​​Credential
Background Requirements
Application Fee
Course Requirements
Association Management Specialist (AMS)*
​Two (2) years of direct community association management experience
​Member** $150
Nonmember $385
​At least two (2) M-200 level courses (M-201--M206) + pass CMCA exam***
​Professional Association Manager (PCAM)*
​Five (5) years of direct community association management experience
​Member**195
Nonmember $430
​All six (6) M-200 level courses + pass CMCA exam*** + pass the Case Study
Large-Scale Manager (LSM)*
​Active PCAM + 10 years of community association management experience. Five (5) must be as a large-scale manager. Please see the related page for more information.
​Member** $95
Nonmember $320

​CAI Large-Scale Managers Workshop or M-340
Accredited Association Management Company (AAMC)​*
​Three (3) years of verified experience providing community association management services + a PCAM leader + credentialed staff
​Member+ $300
Nonmember $550
​Individual staff members must meet requirements according to their credentials



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