Begin with CAI's course, M-100: The Essentials of Community Association Management and the Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA®) credential, the premier recognition for co-operative housing society managers worldwide.
M-100, The Essentials of Community Association Management
Managing a successful co-operative housing society starts with the essentials. CAI's M-100 course is the only comprehensive community association management course providing an advanced yet practical overview for new managers, an essential review for veteran managers, and tools and resources for residents. Topics include:
- Roles and responsibilities of managers, owners, committees, and the board
- Management ethics
- Developing, implementing, and enforcing rules
- Organizing and conducting board meetings
- Preparing budgets and funding reserves
- Assessment collection policies and procedures
- Collecting delinquent payments
| - Financial statements, reporting methods, and operations
- Evaluating risk management and insurance programs
- Implementing maintenance programs
- Preparing bid requests and identifying key contract provisions
- Recruiting, selecting, and managing personnel
- Managing sustainable and developing communities
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ONLINE
LEARNING FAQs
How do I register for an online course?
You can register online for a course with a credit card, and
have immediate access to the course by selecting it from the catalog
of CAI's online products at http://cai.mycrowdwisdom.com/diweb/catalog.
What
features are unique to the online courses?
The online courses typically contain: (1) audio to reinforce
learning, (2) end-of-lesson quizzes and (3) numerous interactive activities.
(4) Immediate electronic certificate of passed exam.
How long
are the online courses?
11-14 hours for the M-100
How does
the final exam work?
Final exams for online courses are included in the
course at the end. The M-100 exam consists of 100 multiple-choice
questions. Learners must receive a score of 70% to pass the course. If the
learner does not achieve 70%, he or she will have one additional opportunity to
retake the exam.
Will I
receive continuing education credit for the online courses?
All of CAI’s online courses and webinars offer continuing
education credit toward CAI
credentials.
What
technology or equipment do I need to take an online course?
CAI's online courses include flash-based exercises and quizzes
and therefore require an internet browser that supports this such as the latest
version of Google Chrome. Our courses may not function properly in Internet
Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, or Safari. Our online courses also must be taken on
a PC or laptop computer; at this time our courses are not compatible with
mobile devises. Learn more
about the technical requirements for taking a CAI online course or webinar.
Who can I
contact for more information about online education?
If
you have specific questions about online education, or you need more
information, please feel free to contact Education Manager Shari Lewis at slewis@caionline.org or
Director of Education Jake Gold at jgold@caionline.org.
GET CMCA CERTIFIED
Community Association Managers International Certification Board's (CAMICB) purpose is to ensure that community association managers practice with professionalism, integrity and knowledge. To do so, we administer the Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA®) certification program, the only internationally accredited certification program in the field.
CAMICB has certified more than 19,000 CMCAs. CMCA-certified professionals manage every type of community: condominium & homeowner associations, housing cooperatives, resort communities, and commercial tenant associations.
CMCAs are recognized for their skills and knowledge in community association management.
Join your peers from around the world at CAI's premier three-day, educational event for managers and association professionals. Registration is now open for the CAI 2019 Annual Conference and Exposition: Community NOW. >>Learn more and register today.