Certified managers in California are required to complete 30 hours of
coursework in community association management.
In addition, managers may earn professional designations. Following is a list of
designations and the issuing organization.
PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATION
ISSUED BY
AAMC:
Accredited Association Management Company
CAI
AMS:
Association Management Specialist
CAI
CCAM:
Certified Community Association Manager
CACM
CMCA:
Certified Manager of Community Associations
NBC-CAM
LSM:
Large-Scale Manager
CAI
CPM:
Certified Property Manager
IREM
PCAM:
Professional Community Association Manager
CAI
CACM
=
California Association of Community Managers
CAI
=
Community Associations Institute
IREM
=
Institute of Real Estate Management
NBC-CAM
=
Nat'l Board for Certification of Community Assn
Managers
