Professional Management Development Program

The Association of Professional Community Managers (APCM) provides the most comprehensive, expert education courses for community managers seeking to increase their skills, knowledge, and job opportunities.

The PMDP consists of three levels of courses designed to give new managers a knowledge base and experienced managers a deeper understanding of all aspects of association management. Courses focus on such topics as insurance, finance, leadership, governance, and communications.

The skills and contacts made in this program can help you maintain your competitive edge and increase your earning potential. Earning professional designations in community management starts with the PMDP—and can result in higher salaries, respect from clients, and a bright future in a growing field.

Associations are looking for qualified, knowledgeable professionals to advise and manage their communities. Register for a PMDP course today and join the most successful community managers in the country.

Dear Professional Community Manager,

We're looking forward to another successful year for community managers across the nation. CAI's Association of Professional Community Managers (APCM) provides us with opportunities to enhance the status of our profession and reap rewards from benefits and services geared specifically for community managers.

The number of certified and designated managers continues to grow and more board members and management companies have become aware of the importance of hiring qualified, educated professionals.

Your career can be built one class at a time. And, as your industry knowledge, skill set, and experience grows, your minimal investment will pay off in higher salaries and better jobs. Join us today and sharpen your professional skills.

Edward D. Thomas, CMCA, AMS, PCAM
Chair, APCM Board

David Jennings, CAE, SPHR
Vice President, Education
Community Associations Institute

Registration and General Information

To register online, use the links in the yellow navigation bar to the left. You may also download a registration form (PDF) to fax or mail in. To register for a class or order a catalog via telephone, call CAI Direct at (888) 224–4321 (9 a.m.–6:30 p.m. M–F, ET).

For an overview of all the course locations and dates, download the PMDP schedule (MS Word).

Get a glimpse of what PMDP courses have to offer. Read an entire chapter (PDF) excerpted from M-100: Essentials of Community Association Management.

PMDP General Registration Information—Covers pre-reading materials, testing, cancellation policies, discounts and packages, and more.

Continuing Education for State License

CAI thanks the following PMDP sponsors for their generous support:

AtHomeNet

Community Association Banc

Yardi Systems, Inc.