Options for AMS Redesignation
The completion of one M-200 level or above course is required every three years. In addition to the course, eight hours of other industry related education is required. Any industry related education can be used, the below is a sample, but not exhaustive, listing of possible options.
AMS designees who hold an active PCAM designation do not need to complete the AMS redesignation. The PCAM redesignation will cover the AMS redesignation.
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CAI offers 500 on-demand webinars are available and new live webinars are added every month. Webinars vary in length, the webinar descriptions lists the number of hours they count for. This page lists all webinars greater than an hour in length.
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CAI has 64 chapters worldwide, including Canada, the Middle East, and South Africa that offer educational programs. Any chapter educational offering can be used toward the eight hours. Please note: Social programs, such as parties or golf outings, cannot be used.
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Attendance at the Annual Conference and Exhibition: Community Now, CEO-MC Retreat, Community Association Law Seminar, High-Rise Managers Workshop, or Large-Scale Managers Workshop will cover the eight hours of other industry related education. Please note: The M-200 level or above course is still required.
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As any industry related education can be used for the eight hours, CAI does not preapprove education. However, CAMICB has a list of preapproved education for their CMCA recertification. Any education approved for CMCA recertification can also be used for AMS redesignation.
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While it is not recommended, as this will limit the designee's options in the future, completion of an additional M-200 level or above course can be used for the eight hours.
The M-200 level courses must be completed prior to the August 1 deadline, regardless of when you register for them. -
Any industry related education can be used for the eight hours including education used to maintain a license or education completed through your company.
Options for PCAM Redesignation
Completion of one of the options listed below is required every three years. Please note: Using the chapter approved events and/or webinars require a combined total of 12 hours. The other options meet the education requirements by themselves regardless of length.
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Completion of one of the courses below will meet the education requirements for redesignation.
- M-300: Ethics and the Community Manager (Self Paced Online Only)
- M-310: Management Company Administration
- M-320: High-Rise Maintenance & Management
- M-330: Advanced Insurance & Risk Management
- M-340: Managing the Large-Scale Association
- M-350: Manager and the Law
- M-360: Leadership Practices in Building Community
- M-370: Managing Developing Communities
- M-380: Litigation Training for Managers
- M-390: Leadership Practices in Customer Service
- M-400: Contemporary Issues in Community Association Management
The M-300: Ethics and the Community Manager, M-320: High-Rise Maintenance and Management, and M-350 Manager and the Law courses are available as self paced online courses. The topic for the M-400 level course changes every year and is usually offered at our Annual Conference. The current course schedule is listed on our Education for Managers page. -
CAI Annual Conference and Exposition: Community NOW is the ultimate gathering of community association managers, board members, and business partners. Spectacular networking events, inspiring education sessions, and a world-class exhibit hall are just a few reasons to attend.
Completion of the event's Session Recordings can also be used. Search for sessions recordings on our on-demand webinars page. -
Attend the CEO-MC Retreat to discover new and innovative ways to lead, manage, and deliver service in today’s community association marketplace. Exclusively for CEOs and senior level executives.
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Hosted by the College of Community Association Lawyers, the Law Seminar is developed each year as part of CCAL's commitment to advancing the knowledge and practice of community association law.
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The High-Rise Managers Workshop combines live tours and exceptional education and networking to create an unforgettable experience. Exclusively for high-rise community managers, assistant managers, and management companies representing high-rise communities.
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At the Large-Scale Managers Workshop tour beautiful, successful, and award-winning large-scale community associations and experience exceptional education and networking specific to the large-scale manager.
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If you are an active CAI Headquarters Faculty member then this covers the education requirements for the PCAM redesignation process.
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CAI offers 500 on-demand webinars are available and new live webinars are added every month. Webinars vary in length, the webinar descriptions lists the number of hours they count for. This page lists all webinars greater than an hour in length. Completion of 12 hours of webinars and/or approved chapter education will meet the education requirements for PCAM redesignation.
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Several CAI chapter educational events have been reviewed and approved for PCAM redesignation. This is an annual review process, so the number of hours each event is approved for will vary. Please review the below chart for the current approved chapter educational programs.
2023 2024 2025 Northern California Chapter Legal Forum 7 Hours Not Approved Central Virginia Chapter Conference 6 Hours 6 Hours DC & VA Joint Chapter Expo 6 Hours 6 Hours 6 Hours Illinois Chapter Legal Forum 12 Hours 12 Hours Virginia Leadership Retreat 13 Hours 8.5 Hours Completion of 12 hours of CAI Headquarters webinars and/or approved chapter education will meet the education requirements for PCAM redesignation. You may attend multiple events to attain the 12 hours. Chapter education not listed above cannot be used for PCAM redesignation.
More information on the redesignation process can be found on the Redesignation FAQs page.