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
Community managers can earn the MCAM in 5 steps:
STEP 1: Hold the CCAM Certification in good standing for a minimum of 5 years.
STEP 2: Access education.cacm.org, My Certifications, and enroll in the MCAM Certification.
STEP 3: Successfully complete within three years prior to submitting the MCAM Application the following courses:
- BDA 300 – Fundamentals of Effective Governance
- LDR 400 – Human Resource Management
- LDR 550 – Ethics Mastery
- INS 300 – Advanced Insurance Principles
- INS 400 – Risk Management
- FIN 320 – Strategic Financial Planning
STEP 4: Submit the MCAM Application and processing fee to your in-progress certification on education.cacm.org (coursework may be applied up to three years from completion).
STEP 5: Complete a three-part comprehensive assessment comprised of a 100-question multiple choice exam, written Case Study and oral presentation.
View the MCAM Applicant Guide for more information.
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.