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CAI knows how important your time is to you! If you want to enhance your knowledge and skills but don't have time to go to a class, then we have the solution for you. Use the convenient, self-directed, online course to begin the Professional Management Development Program (PMDP). Study at your home or office on your own schedule!
You'll have three months (90 days) from the first time you log in or 120 days from purchase, whichever occurs first, to complete the course and take the exam to receive credit. For a hard-copy of the Essentials manual, please print the materials prior to the expiration of the online session, which is 90 days after first log in. After this time, you will no longer have access to the online course or materials. In recognition of passing the course, you will be awarded a certificate suitable for framing. In addition, you will receive information on sitting for the National Certification Examination to obtain your CMCA and pursuing additional CAI designations.
The online version of the Essentials course features newly updated and revised materials. Sorry, the California edition is not available in the online format.
To register for the M-100 online course, visit www.caielearning.org. To request a free PMDP Course Catalog, call CAI Direct at 888-224-4321 (M-F, 9-5 ET).
For information about the manual-based Home Study course or to inquire about the 2 1/2 day seminar, call CAI's Education Department at 888-224-4321.
The Essentials of Community Association Management is a comprehensive community association management course that provides a practical overview for new managers, an essential review for veteran managers, and an advanced course for board members. This course covers:
- Roles and responsibilities of owners, committees, and board members
- 10 steps to developing rules
- How to maintain records for legal support of board actions
- Manager's role in organizing and assisting in board meetings
- Manager's role in preparing the budget
- Seven characteristics of an effective collection policy
- Overview of financial operations
- Characteristics of insurance as a contract
- How to develop effective maintenance records
- How to establish five basic maintenance programs
- How to evaluate your management systems and efforts
- How to prepare a bid request for RFP
- Key contract provisions
- Recruiting, screening, and selecting people
Read an entire 
chapter from The Essentials of Community Association Management.
Essentials is required for certification as a Certified Manager of Community Associations® (CMCA®), an Association Management Specialist™ (AMS™), and as a Professional Community Association Manager® (PCAM®).
Course registration fees:
CAI Member: $395
Non-Member: $445
Visit www.caielearning.org to sign up today!