Understand How Community Associations Work

No cost • Self-paced • 2-minute registration
Free course explaining how HOAs and community associations function.

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Who Is this Course For?

Whether you live in, work with, or serve a homeowners association, condominium, or housing cooperative, having a clear understanding of the basics matters. This course breaks down the structure, responsibilities, and day-to-day realities of association living in a way that’s easy to follow and apply. 

  • Understand how decisions are made, what boards do, and how associations operate.
  • Gain foundational knowledge to confidently serve on your board or committee.
  • Strengthen your understanding of community association fundamentals.

Why Take This Course?

  • Define the term “community association” and articulate the three characteristics common to all community associations. 

  • Describe the three different kinds of community associations.

  • Explain the differences between the various types of governing documents and state the relative importance of each.

  • Describe the major components of a community association: rules and regulations; governance; and community management. 

  • Gain a greater understanding of how federal, state, and local government affect community associations. 

  • Understand the basic relationship between community association members and their boards. 

  • Describe the major components of a community association: rules and regulations; governance; and community management.

Don't miss out on this opportunity!

Community association Living is a free, foundational course designed to help homeowners, volunteer leaders and industry professionals better understand how community associations work.

Register for the Free Course