CAM Credentials
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PCAM®—Professional Community Association Manager®
The pinnacle of community association management. The PCAM designation
is the highest professional recognition available nationwide to managers who
specialize in community ssociation management.
Requirements:
• Pass the CMCA examination.
• Successfully pass all six CAI M-200-level courses, plus the Case Study.
• Complete five or more years of community association management
experience.
• Comply with the CAI Professional Manager Code of Ethics.
How to maintain:
• Pay the annual maintenance fee each year
• Redesignate every three years by meeting continuing education
requirements – M-300 or M400 level CAI course or CAI Annual
Headquarters Conference, Law Seminar or CEO-MC Retreat (see current
redesignation application for details)
• Maintaining the CMCA is not required
AAMC® - Accredited Association Management Company®
The AAMC accreditation demonstrates a company's commitment to providing
the unique and diverse services community associations need. An Accredited
Association Management Company ensures that their staff has the skills,
experience, and integrity to help communities succeed.
Requirements:
• A minimum of three years of experience providing community association
management services.
• At least three full-time employees, one of whom is a manager.
• A Professional Community Association Manager (PCAM) designee as the
company's senior manager.
• A staff of which 50% of managers hold a CAI or CAMICB credential
(CMCA, AMS, LSM, or PCAM).
• Maintain fidelity, general liability, and worker's compensation insurance in
addition to meeting federal, state, and local laws.
• Comply with the CAI Professional Manager Code of Ethics.
How to Maintain:
• Renew accreditation every three years
