Certified Apartment Manager (CAM)
The Certified Apartment Manager (CAM) credential, administered by the National Apartment Association Education Institute (NAAEI), is the leading professional certification for onsite apartment community managers in the multifamily housing industry . The credential validates a manager's ability to increase a community's net operating income, effectively manage an apartment community, and achieve property owners' investment goals . To earn the CAM, candidates must complete a minimum of 12 months of onsite property management experience (which can be acquired during the candidacy period, with a provisional certificate issued until the requirement is met), successfully complete the CAM coursework, and pass a comprehensive proctored exam within six months of declaring candidacy . The coursework covers essential areas including industry essentials, financial management, marketing, property maintenance, risk management, legal responsibilities, human resources, and the resident experience . The CAM exam is a four-hour, 185-question multiple-choice test administered online in a proctored environment, scored pass/fail . The credential requires annual renewal with a $125 fee and eight hours of continuing education credits
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