Master of Community Association Management (MCAM)
The ultimate achievement for community association managers.
MCAM CERTIFICATION
The Master of Community Association Management (MCAM) certification is the highest professional recognition available for California community association managers.
Earning the MCAM
To earn the Master of Community Association Management (MCAM) certification, follow the steps below:
1. Enroll in Master of Community Association Management (MCAM) on the Education Center
2. Currently hold a Certified Community Association Manager (CCAM)
3. Meet the following eligibility requirement to take the certification exam:
a. Complete a minimum of 30 educational hours of coursework in:
i. Human Resource Management
ii. Ethics, professional conduct, and standards of practice for common interest development managers
iii. Insurance Principles and Risk Management
iv. Strategic planning of common interest developments in business principles, financials, maintenance, and effective policy governance
4. Submit an Exam Registration and Verification Form
5. Schedule and pass the proctored MCAM certification exam
6. Submit the Certification Agreement Form with fees on the Education Center > My Certifications> MCAM (More Information).
Maintain the certification by completing the following requirements every three-year cycle:
1. Attend a Law Seminar covering the latest legislative updates impacting common interest developments
2. Complete an Ethics course
3. Earn a total of 30 CEUs
Maintaining the MCAM
Need to recertify your MCAM?
Have questions? Need assistance? CACM invests in our members’ educational goals by providing a personalized plan. Reach out to CACM’s Education and Credentialing Advisor to discover your professional pathway to success.
What attracted you to earn the MCAM?
It demonstrates a high level of competence in my field.
In your experience, what benefits have you noticed with the MCAM compared to the CCAM designation?
The MCAM has fortified my self-confidence and my credibility with our board members. I believe it is also a source of satisfaction for our management company’s owners, who generously underwrote more than half of my investment in coursework, applications, travel to classes, etc. They believe strongly in supporting education and in professional achievement. This is embedded in our company culture.