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Certified Apartment Manager (CAM)

Certification from the National Apartment Association Education Institute

Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 9:00 AM (PDT) to Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 4:00 PM (PDT)
24 Seats Remaining

Lead with Confidence!

Whether you are a property manager or newer to property management, this course provides in-depth training and expertise just for you! Earning your CAM credential gives you the skills to increase your community's net operating income, the knowledge to effectively manage an apartment community, and most importantly, the ability to achieve your property owner’s investment goals. 

What You'll Learn:

  • Occupancy rates
  • Comprehensive marketing plans
  • Sales team management and product readiness
  • Equitable treatment of current and potential residents
  • Resident retention and the maintenance of a positive company image
  • Consistent and ongoing resident communication
  • Positive resident service and issue resolution
  • Enforcement of company policy in compliance with laws and regulations
  • Property inspections
  • Preventive maintenance programs
  • Service request process
  • Apartment turnover process
  • Contractors and vendors
  • Recruitment, hiring, orientation, and training of high-caliber employees
  • Systematic employee evaluation
  • Employment regulations and record keeping
  • Analysis of the property’s financial operations with corrective actions for underperformance
  • Monitoring of property performance to achieve the owner’s investment goals
  • Accounting principles and practices
  • Maximizing net operating income
  • Reporting property performance honestly and accurately

Learn from industry experts!

Agenda

September 8
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Industry Essentials with Jason Loughridge
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Leading People with Jason Loughridge
September 9
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Risk Management & Legal Responsibilities with Kim Olander
September 10
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Marketing with Laina Pickrel
September 15
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Managing Teams with Kari Padilla & Mackenzie Jistel
September 16
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Property Maintenance for Managers
September 17
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Investment Management with Kayla Stevens
Trey Ascencio
Trey Ascencio Property Manager Greystar
Gladys Christman
Gladys Christman Property Manager Castlerock
Misty Clodfelder
Misty Clodfelder Community Manager West Mall Place
Shane Lavallie
Shane Lavallie Community Manager Postmark
Ariana Martinez
Ariana Martinez Community Manager Arabella Apartments
Kimberly Metzgar
Kimberly Metzgar Community Manager Park 212
Chelsy Parrish
Chelsy Parrish Property Manager Pillar Properties
Patrick Phillips
Patrick Phillips Property Manager Chief Seattle Club
Julie Rounds
Julie Rounds Senior Community Manager Camelot Apartments
Jeremiah Waller
Jeremiah Waller Senior Property Manager The Villas at Beardslee I & II
3 Other Registered Attendees

Pricing: $1600 | Members    $1900 | Non-Members

Payment plans available (members only)

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Have at least 12 months experience in the apartment industry 
  • Successfully complete the nine courses
  • Receive a passing grade of at least 70% on the comprehensive online exam
  • Complete all the requirements during the 6-month candidacy period 

For More Information:

Jason Loughridge
Jason Loughridge
NAAEI Faculty Director of Career Development Washington Multi-Family Housing Association (253)487-8002
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