The CCAM® Certification Program

Setting a goal for achieving the CCAM® (Certified Community Association Manager) designation means that you have made a commitment to achieving a high standard in community association management. Those who possess the CCAM® designation have shown their peers, clients, employers and industry professionals that their achievement counts them among the best.

Required CA Law Courses:
| Module I | Module II | Module III | Module IV | Ethics |

California Law for Community Associations
Module I: Principles of California Law

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This Core course teaches the student about the numerous laws that govern California Common Interest Developments or community associations. Students will learn about different types of CIDs; responsibility of maintenance areas; governing documents; enforcement requirements and legal remedies for CIDs. A 2006-07 Condo Blue Book is included with course materials. At the end of this course, you will be able to understand the various bodies of laws that impact community associations.

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(4 hours. Examination included. Allotted exam time of ½ hour provided for 40 multiple choice, true/false questions. Successful completion of course requires full attendance and minimum exam grade of 70 percent).

Module II: Financial Management

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This Core course discusses the financial operations of a CID as defined by various laws, statutes and accounting requirements. This course will teach the student basic accounting principles, required financial disclosures, managing agent duties, assessment collections and taxation that impact CIDs. At the end of this course you will additionally have an understanding of budgets, capital replacements, and reserve studies.

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(4 hours. Examination included. Allotted exam time of ½ hour provided for 40 multiple choice, true/false questions. Successful completion of course requires full attendance and minimum exam grade of 70 percent).

Module III: Community Management

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This course discusses how community management is defined; independent contractor vs. employee issues; areas of liability for the managing agent and personnel issues for community managers. You will gain a greater understanding of basic risk management, areas of property protection including handling hazardous materials, vehicle codes, obtaining building plans, and employment laws.

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(4 hours. Examination included. Allotted exam time of ½ hour provided for 40 multiple choice, true/false questions. Successful completion of course requires full attendance and minimum exam grade of 70 percent).

Module IV: Meetings and Records

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This course discusses the requirements of meetings and records for CIDs. Types of meetings, meeting of members, records retention, annual meetings, special meetings, executive sessions, proxies, agendas and ballots are discussed in this course. Disclosures by the association, owners and the managing agent are also included in course materials.

Upcoming Courses

(4 hours. Examination included. Allotted exam time of ½ hour provided for 40 multiple choice, true/false questions. Successful completion of course requires full attendance and minimum exam grade of 70 percent).

Exam Retakes

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Exam Retakes are available for CA Law Modules I through IV, Ethics and BAM I and II at a cost of $25.

 

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