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CAM (Certified Apartment Manager) Training

Boost your knowledge, skills, and confidence!

Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 8:30 AM (CDT) to Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 5:00 PM (CDT)

Event Details

WE RECOMMEND THIS COURSE for community managers and experienced assistant managers. The CAM Certified Apartment Manager course will help you earn your CAM credential allowing you to demonstrate that you have the knowledge and ability to manage an apartment community and achieve the owner’s investment goals. The CAM credential positions you well for career opportunities and advancement.

YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: 

  • Occupancy rates
  • Comprehensive marketing plans
  • Sales team management and product readiness
  • Equitable treatment of current and potential residents
  • Resident retention and maintaining a positive company image
  • Communicating with residents
  • Customer service and issue resolution
  • Enforcing company policy and complying with laws and regulations
  • Property inspections
  • Preventive maintenance programs 
  • Service request process
  • Apartment turnover
  • Working with contractors and vendors 
  • Recruiting high-caliber employees
  • Employee orientation and training 
  • Employee evaluation
  • Employment regulations and record keeping 
  • Analyzing the property’s financial operations and taking corrective actions for under-performance
  • Monitoring property performance to achieve the owner’s investment goals
  • Accounting principles and practices
  • Maximizing net operating income
  • Reporting property performance accurately 

REQUIREMENTS:

To obtain the CAM credential, candidates must complete the following:

  • Minimum of 12 months of onsite property management experience. (This can be obtained while taking the course; you will receive a provisional certificate until this requirement is met.)
  • Successful completion of all CAM coursework (totaling 40 hours).
  • Meet all examination standards within six (6) months of declaring candidacy.