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Specialty Certificate Programs
Broaden your horizons and take your career to the next level!
 
Experienced CCAMs can now gain advanced knowledge in a variety of community management specializations, including high rise, large scale, and portfolio management.  
 
Earning a Specialty Certificate shows employers you are committed to professional development and learning best practices in a specialized area of community management.
 
Specialty Certificate Requirements
In order to earn a Specialty Certificate, the applicant must:
  1. Currently hold the CCAM designation and have held it in good standing for a minimum of two consecutive years. Learn more about CCAM certification.

  2. Successfully complete the following courses within a 24-month period. View full course descriptions in the Education Catalog:
i. One of the following specialty courses: SPC400 High Rise Community 
   Management, SPC410 Large Scale Community Management, or SPC430
   Portfolio Management

ii. LDR400 Human Resource Management

iii. INS400 Risk Management in Community Associations
  1. Also within the 24-month period, complete and submit the applicable application (see below) with a one-time processing fee of $50. CACM will send the applicant a confirmation of receipt, along with guidelines and a due date for the required written narrative assessment.

  2. Successfully complete and submit the required written narrative assessment by the due date provided in the confirmation of receipt from CACM.

Once your Specialty Certificate has been awarded, display it proudly in your office or include copies in board packets to promote your accomplishment. Unlike the CCAM and MCAM programs, no maintenance is required for a Specialty Certificate.
 
Upcoming Specialty Certificate Courses
Specialty Certificate courses are offered on a limited basis. Plan to attend these 2012 offerings:
 
Northern California
INS400 Risk Mgmt. in Community Assns.

May 23

Alamo

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SPC410 Large Scale Community Mgmt.

July 11-13

Lincoln

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SPC400 High Rise Community Mgmt.

Aug. 22-24

San Francisco

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LDR400 Human Resource Mgmt.

Sept. 12

San Bruno

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Southern California
SPC400 High Rise Community Mgmt.

April 11-13

Irvine

LDR400 Human Resource Mgmt.

June 13

Laguna Hills

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INS400 Risk Mgmt. in Community Assns.

Sept. 19

Laguna Hills

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SPC410 Large Scale Community Mgmt.

Oct. 24-26

Playa Vista

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Manager Impressions of High Rise Community Management
"Imagine condensing and distilling years of experience, mentorship and epiphany into a three-day program that is presented in such a way that you really learn the material and walk away with true wisdom. This course is a mind meld with leading experts in the field, and I can't think of anything better that anyone even considering high rise management can do for their career development. I recently attended another high rise course and I can tell you that SPC400 is much more comprehensive and a real cut above."

-Dirk Foster, CCAM, PCAM

Two Eleven Spalding COA

 
“A lot of really priceless information/useful information. Great that the course is taught by seasoned high rise professionals.”

-Christopher Pettis, CCAM

Doheny West Towers HOA

 

“[I liked] meeting the other managers and seeing what else and who else is out there. This has raised the level of my management skills and style.”

-Kathy Glicker, CCAM

The Landing HOA


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For more information about the Specialty Certificate program, contact education@cacm.org.