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The requirements for the LSM include: Minimum of ten years of community association management experience, OR Five years of community associ- ation management experience AND five years of municipal management OR a similar position of responsibil- ity at the executive level OR hold a Master’s degree in Public/Business/ Parks & Recreation Administration. “LSM candidates must currently be a professional large-scale manager, for at least five years, responsible for the day-to-day operation of a large- scale community association.” Prior to completing the applica- tion, you must attend a large-scale manager’s workshop and complete the M-340 (https://www.caionline. org/LearningCenter/Education-for- Managers/M300/Pages/M-340. aspx). The application can be found at https://www.caionline.

Furthering your education by obtain- ing these designations helps to build your professional image and increase your expertise and knowledge base. Board members, homeowners, and management companies are always in search of skilled professionals to manage their communities. A CMCA ® designation and beyond shows others that you have obtained the fundamental knowledge needed to successfully man- age a community. Finally, according to the CAI’s Community Association Manager Compensation and Salary Survey “managers who obtained CMCA certification earn, on average, 18% more than non-credentialed com- munity association managers.” Also Check out the Education Road Map located on CAI NJ Website! n

extensive list of requirements. In addi- tion to the CMCA ® , all six 200-level classes CAI courses must be complet- ed with a passing score. The CMCA application will also ask for support- ing documentation, such as any CAI and other industry-related educational programs and services you participat- ed in, as well as your relevant work experience. Once the CAI approves your application, you are given a year to complete the required Case Study for PCAM ® designation. What exactly is a Case Study? The PCAM ® Case Study is an extensive two-day examination of a community association. It combines classroom discussion with an on-site visit to inspect an actual property. You will have the opportunity to speak with managers, attorneys, board members, and other important personnel. In addition, you will review pertinent documents and administrative procedures. At the end of the second day, the instructor will provide you with questions which will need to be answered in detail and returned to the teacher within a month. These questions give you the chance to demonstrate the knowledge you acquired in your prerequisite courses. The application for the PCAM ® can be found at https://www.caionline. org/LearningCenter/credentials/ Documents/PCAM%20Application. pdf. LSM Lastly, a Large-Scale Manager (LSM) designation can be obtained by expe- rienced large-scale managers who have already earned their PCAM ® .

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