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CAM Credentials Community association managers can advance their careers and further their education by obtaining various credentials from the Community Associations Institute (CAI). Earning these credentials proves that your CAM is dedicated to providing exceptional service and is prepared to help your community. These are the requirements for obtaining and maintaining their credentials. CMCA® - Certified Manager of Community Associations® The first step for a professional community manager to demonstrate the fundamental knowledge required to manage a community association. Requirements: • Successfully complete an in-depth comprehensive training course covering the essentials of community association management or have 5 years experience of community association management or hold an active Arizona CAAM, California CCAM, Florida CAM, Nevada CAM, Illinois CAM, or Colorado CAM. • Complete and submit the CMCA application. • Pass the CMCA Examination; a 120 question, psychometrically sound examination prepared under national standards and guidelines to meet the requirements of a valid certification testing tool. • Comply with the CAMICB Standards of Professional Conduct How to maintain: • Pay the annual service fee each year • Complete 16 hours of continuing education every two (2) years *** The CMCA certification, administered by Community Association Managers International Certification Board (CAMICB). AMS®—Association Management Specialist® The second level in the nationally recognized career development track for community association managers. The AMS designation demonstrates a higher level of understanding of the role of a community association manager and additional experience in the community association management profession. Requirements: • Pass the CMCA examination. • Complete two or more years of community association management experience. • Successfully pass two CAI M-200-level courses. • Comply with the CAI Professional Manager Code of Ethics How to maintain: • Pay the annual maintenance fee each year • Redesignate every three years by meet continuing education requirements (one CAI course (M-200 level or above) and 8 hours of other continuing education.) • Maintaining the CMCA is not required