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 education and credentialing programs can help you achieve these goals. Click the name of the credential below to view more information, obtain an application, or access a redesignation form.
MANAGER CREDENTIALS AT A GLANCE
Association Management Specialist (AMS)
| Two (2) years of direct community association management experience
| Member $170
Nonmember $405
| At least two (2) M-200 level courses (M-201--M206) + pass CMCA exam**
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Professional Association Manager (PCAM)
| Five (5) years of direct community association management experience
| Member $225
Nonmember $460
| All six (6) M-200 level courses + pass CMCA exam** + pass the Case Study
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Large-Scale Manager (LSM)
| Active PCAM + 10 years of community association management experience. Five (5) must be as a large-scale manager.
| Member $115
Nonmember $340
| CAI Large-Scale Managers Workshop or M-340
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Accredited Association Management Company (AAMC)
| Three (3) years of verified experience providing community association management services + a PCAM leader + credentialed staff
| Member $320
Nonmember $570
| Individual staff members must meet requirements according to their credentials
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The above chart is an overview of credential requirements only; please review each credential's webpage for further details.
*You must be an individual manager member or the primary contact for a management company member to receive the member application price for individual manager credentials. Your company must be a management company member to receive the member application price for the AAMC accreditation.
**The Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA) exam is offered by Community Association Managers International Certification Board (CAMICB)
Learning Impacts Earning
Data from the latest Community Association Manager Compensation and Salary Survey shows that professionals who have earned credentials generally earn more than those who don’t have credentials. Managers and management company CEOs who have achieved a Professional Community Association Manager (PCAM) designation or Large-Scale Manager (LSM) designation could earn as much as 10--20% more than other managers or CEOs.
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