Master of Community Association Management (MCAM)
CACM proudly introduces the ultimate achievement in community association management. The Master of Community Association ManagementTM (MCAMTM) certification is the highest professional recognition available for California community association managers.
Requirements for MCAM Certification
In order to earn the MCAM certification, the applicant must:
- Currently hold the CCAM certification and have held it in good standing for a minimum of six consecutive years at time of application. Learn more about CCAM certification.
- Earn a Specialty Certificate in one of the management specializations. Learn more.
- Successfully complete the following courses: BDA500 Effective Governance Principles for Community Associations and LDR500 Leadership Values and Ethical Decision Making. See below for upcoming offerings or view course descriptions in the Education Catalog.
- Complete and submit an MCAM application (available Fall 2012) with the $150 fee.
- Upon acceptance, successfully complete a three-part comprehensive assessment comprised of a multiple choice exam, written solution-based essay and oral presentation.
Once CACM has determined that all application requirements have been met, the applicant will receive notice of award or denial of certification. The applicant is not certified until officially notified of MCAM certification by CACM via mailed letter and/or MCAM certificate.
Please note: CCAM maintenance is no longer required, as the MCAM replaces the CCAM.
Upcoming MCAM Courses
Courses required to complete the MCAM are offered on a limited basis. Plan to attend these 2012 offerings:
BDA500 Effective Governance Principles for Community Associations
LDR500 Leadership Values and Ethical Decision Making
Requirements for MCAM Recertification
MCAMs must meet the following continuing education requirements as part of the recertification process every three years:
- Earn a total of 20 continuing education units (CEUs). Review all eligible courses, events and offerings in the Education Catalog.
- Successfully complete a maximum of one CACM Ethics-related course, either CMM130 Ethics for Community Managers or LDR500 Leadership Values and Ethical Decision Making (4 CEUs, which are applied to the 20 CEU requirement). Learn more in the Education Catalog.
- Successfully complete at least one CACM Law Seminar (7 CEUs, which are applied to the 20 CEU requirement). Annual attendance is recommended, as these events offer up-to-date information on legal issues and earn MCAMs 7 CEUs each.
CACM offers two Law Seminars annually:
Northern California Law Seminar & Trade Show
Southern California Law Seminar
MCAMs must also pay an annual certification maintenance fee; this fee is $105 for members and $500 for non-members.
Eligibility RequirementsIn addition to the CEU requirements mentioned above, an MCAM who would like to recertify must remain in good standing -- meaning he/she keeps current with all event, education, certification maintenance and membership fees where applicable.
The individual must also currently be employed in the practice of (or seeking employment as) a community association manager. If you are no longer practicing in the community management profession or are not active in the day-to-day activities of a community manager, you will not be eligible to obtain MCAM recertification. An individual representing him/herself as an MCAM when he/she is not practicing community management sends a confusing message to the industry, the legislature and the public.
If you are not able to meet the above eligibility requirements for recertification, your MCAM credential will expire on the anniversary of your current renewal date.
MCAM Recertification Application
After completing the 20 CEUs as stated above and verifying you meet the eligibility requirements for MCAM recertification, you will need to complete and submit an MCAM Recertification Application within 30 days of your expiration deadline. Applications will be processed the month of the recertification deadline. There is no fee for the recertification application.
Termination and Reinstatement
MCAM applicants or program participants may be terminated from the program for non-payment of fees, failure to complete recertification requirements or violations of the
CACM Code of Professional Ethics and Standards of Practice.