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
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Background Requirements
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Application Fee
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Course Requirements
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Association Management Specialist (AMS)*
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Two (2) years of direct community association management experience
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Member** $150
Nonmember $385
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At least two (2) M-200 level courses (M-201--M206) + pass CMCA exam***
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Professional Association Manager (PCAM)*
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Five (5) years of direct community association management experience
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Member**195
Nonmember $430
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All six (6) M-200 level courses + pass CMCA exam*** + pass the Case Study
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Large-Scale Manager (LSM)*
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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.
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Member** $95
Nonmember $320
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CAI Large-Scale Managers Workshop or M-340
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Accredited Association Management Company (AAMC)*
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Three (3) years of verified experience providing community association management services + a PCAM leader + credentialed staff
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Member+ $300
Nonmember $550
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Individual staff members must meet requirements according to their credentials
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