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Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers
Accredited Buyer's Representative Certification Description The Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR®) designation is designed for real estate buyer agents who focus on working directly with buyer-clients. Certifying Organization Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council http://rebac.net/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? No ● Work Experience Required? No ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes Accredited Buyer's Representative Website
Accredited Commercial Manager Certification Description If you are a commercial site manager and your portfolio has not yet reached the minimum size for the CPM designation, you can gain training, skills, and industry knowledge with the ACoM certification while working towards the CPM. Certifying Organization Institute of Real Estate Management http://www.irem.org/ Certification Details ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes Accredited Commercial Manager Website
Accredited Residential Manager Certifying Organization Institute of Real Estate Management http://www.irem.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? No ● Work Experience Required? No ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes Accredited Residential Manager Website
Administrative Accredited Buyer's Representative Certification Description REBAC also awards an Administrative ABR® designation to REBAC members who have a real estate license, but do not actively list or sell such as: managers, brokers, owners or someone who works in an administrative capacity to assist in their office's buyer-representation business. Certifying Organization Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council http://rebac.net/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes Administrative Accredited Buyer's Representative Website
Assessment Administration Specialist Certification Description The purpose of the AAS designation is to recognize professionalism and competency in administration of a variety of functions for property tax purposes. Certifying Organization International Association of Assessing Officers http://www.iaao.org Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Assessment Administration Specialist Website
Associate of Contract and Commercial Management Certification Description The Associate of Contract and Commerical Management (ACCM) certification is open to anyone working in a contracts or commercial management role, or directly related field who has or is undertaking relevant training and can demonstrate appropriate skills and knowledge. Certifying Organization International Association for Contract and Commercial Management http://www.iaccm.com Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? No ● Work Experience Required? No ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years ● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes Associate of Contract and Commercial Management Website
Certified Apartment Manager Certification Description The on-site manager is a vital link between apartment residents and the community owners and investors. That's why an increasing number of owners and investors are seeking NAA-designated CAM, Certified Apartment Managers to fill their staffing needs. Certifying Organization National Apartment Association https://www.naahq.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? No ● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified Apartment Manager Website
Certified Apartment Portfolio Supervisor Certification Description NAA's CAPS, Certified Apartment Property Supervisor program is an in-depth review of property management principles and techniques as used by the professional supervisor. Certifying Organization National Apartment Association https://www.naahq.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified Apartment Portfolio Supervisor Website
Certified Apartment Supplier Certification Description Suppliers are important liaisons to the multifamily housing industry. This program is designed as an opportunity for suppliers to hear the everyday challenges faced by the apartment manager customer. The CAS program is ideal for new salespeople as well as veterans of the industry. Certifying Organization National Apartment Association https://www.naahq.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? No ● Work Experience Required? No ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every Year ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified Apartment Supplier Website
Certified Association Executive Certification Description The Certified Association Executive (CAE) program is designed to elevate professional standards, enhance individual performance, and designate association professionals who demonstrate the knowledge essential to the practice of association management. Certifying Organization American Society of Association Executives https://www.asaecenter.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified Association Executive Website
Certified Building Service Executive Certification Description The Certified Building Service Executive(CBSE) designation signifies that an individual has demonstrated the knowledge and skills required to perform competently in the building services profession. Certifying Organization Building Service Contractors Association International https://www.bscai.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified Building Service Executive Website
Certified Club Manager Certification Description The objectives of the Association are to promote and advance friendly relations among persons connected with the management of clubs and other associations of similar character; to encourage the education and advancement of its members; and to assist club officers and members, through their managers, to secure the utmost in efficient and successful operations. Certifying Organization Club Managers Association of America http://www.cmaa.org/default.aspx Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? No ● Work Experience Required? No ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified Club Manager Website
Certified Commercial Investment Member Certification Description A CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member) is a recognized expert in the commercial and investment real estate industry. The CCIM lapel pin is earned after successfully completing a designation process that ensures CCIMs are proficient not only in theory, but also in practice. This elite corps of CCIMs includes brokers, leasing professionals, investment counselors, asset managers, appraisers, corporate real estate executives, property managers, developers, institutional investors, commercial lenders, attorneys, bankers, and other allied professionals. Certifying Organization CCIM Institute http://www.ccim.com/?gmSsoPc=1 Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified Commercial Investment Member Website
Certified Community Action Professional Certification Description Certification is designed for current and emerging managers or leaders in the Community Action Profession. To achieve certification, employment in either a CAA, a delegate agency or sub-grantee of a CAA, a CSBG eligible entity, a state or regional association office, or a state community services program office is required. Certifying Organization Community Action Partnership https://www.communityactionpartnership.com/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? No ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 4 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No Certified Community Action Professional Website
Certified Development, Design & Construction Professional Certification Description Candidates for the CDP designation demonstrate at least five years of qualified work experience in development, design and/or construction of shopping centers as an owner representative, development manager, project manager, tenant coordinator, architect, engineer, general contractor, construction manager, facilities manager, retail store planner, or retail construction manager. CDP certification is achieved through mastery of a body of knowledge, completion of the eligibility requirements, passage of a rigorous half-day written examination, and commitment to a code of professional ethics. Certifying Organization International Council of Shopping Centers https://www.icsc.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes Certified Development, Design & Construction Professional Website
Certified Facilities Executive Certifying Organization International Association of Venue Managers http://www.iavm.org Certification Details ● Either training or work experience required, but not both? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes Certified Facilities Executive Website
Certified Facility Manager Certifying Organization International Facility Management Association http://www.ifma.org Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Either training or work experience required, but not both? No ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes Certified Facility Manager Website
Certified Graduate Remodeler Certifying Organization National Association of Home Builders http://www.nahb.org Certification Details ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every Year Certified Graduate Remodeler Website
Certified Leasing Specialist Certification Description Candidates for the CLS designation demonstrate at least four years of qualified work experience in center long-term or short-term leasing and must be or have been active in a position with substantial responsibly for leasing shopping centers as an employee representative or agent of an owner and/or tenant. CLS certification is achieved through mastery of a body of knowledge, completion of the eligibility requirements, passage of a rigorous half-day written examination, and commitment to a code of professional ethics. Certifying Organization International Council of Shopping Centers https://www.icsc.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes Certified Leasing Specialist Website
Certified Management Executive Certification Description The Executive Management Certification is the highest level of educational achievement offered by the NAHRO Professional Development System (NPDS). The certification builds upon the Operations level certifications and requires candidates to have significant levels of housing experience. Certifying Organization National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials http://www.nahro.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified Management Executive Website
Certified Manager of Community Associations Certification Description The Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA) is the only national certification program designed exclusively for managers of homeowner and condominium associations and cooperatives. The CMCA recognizes individuals who have demonstrated the fundamental knowledge required to manage community associations. Certifying Organization Community Association Managers International Certification Board https://www.camicb.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? No ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified Manager of Community Associations Website
Certified Manager of Maintenance Operations Certifying Organization National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials http://www.nahro.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified Manager of Maintenance Operations Website
Certified Manager of Property Operations Certification Description This certification is a must for property managers as well as maintenance, occupancy, or inspection staff who wish to become more knowledgeable about property management and want to enhance their career growth. Certifying Organization National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials http://www.nahro.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified Manager of Property Operations Website
Certified Manager of Voucher Operations Certification Description This certification is a must for HCV directors and/or occupancy and inspection supervisors who wish to expand their knowledge, skills, and career opportunities. Certifying Organization National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials http://www.nahro.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified Manager of Voucher Operations Website
Certified Professional of Occupancy Certification Description The Certified Professional of Occupancy (CPO) course is the only comprehensive program covering the entire HUD Handbook 4350.3 including the latest revisions. Each participant receives an updated version of this Handbook in the course. An extensive course manual with 31 chapters covers topics from eligibility criteria, standards, tenant selection and screening to non-discrimination, allowances, adjusted income, certifying tenants and annual recertification. Each chapter is followed by a mini quiz with an opportunity for questions. Evening optional review sessions are offered. After this three day CPO course, taught by NAHMA-certified instructors who are experts on HUD's occupancy standards, managers will have mastered using the HUD Handbook effectively. After completing the two and one-half days of interactive instruction, participants must pass a rigorous one-half day exam to become certified CPOs. The CPO is a requirement for NAHMA's NAHP® certification program. All participants who successfully complete the course will receive a CPO certificate and lapel pin. Certifying Organization National Affordable Housing Management Association https://www.nahma.org Certification Details ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every Year ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes Certified Professional of Occupancy Website
Certified Professional Property Administrator Certifying Organization National Property Management Association, Inc. http://www.npma.org Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified Professional Property Administrator Website
Certified Professional Property Manager Certifying Organization National Property Management Association, Inc. http://www.npma.org Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified Professional Property Manager Website
Certified Property Manager Certifying Organization Institute of Real Estate Management http://www.irem.org/ Certification Details ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes Certified Property Manager Website
Certified Retail Property Executives Certification Description The Certified Retail Property Executive credential is being designed put a spotlight on retail real estate professionals who demonstrate the knowledge and judgment essential to leading organizations within the retail real estate industry. Certifying Organization International Council of Shopping Centers https://www.icsc.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes Certified Retail Property Executives Website
Certified Senior Specialist of Occupancy Housing Choice Voucher Certification Description By achieving NAHRO's Certified Specialist of Occupancy (CSSO-HCV) designation, an individual has demonstrated that they have the knowledge, skills and ability necessary to understand the housing choice voucher occupancy cycle. They can implement policies and procedures including effective interviewing and screening, maintaining waitlists, evaluating eligibility and income, calculating rents and utility allowances accurately, voucher issuance and housing search, rent reasonableness, and handling lease and grievance procedures. This individual also demonstrates an understanding of the role and responsibility of a supervisor or manager position and can identify critical competencies, of the elements involved with successful recruitment, selection and retention of staff, of the value in understanding others and the power of listening for understanding. He/she also has acquired new skills in performance management and can use critical thinking and problem- solving to address causal issues, has learned techniques to make decisions effectively, and uses goal setting, collaboration, and teamwork to enhance the work environment for optimum high performance. Certifying Organization National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials http://www.nahro.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified Senior Specialist of Occupancy Housing Choice Voucher Website
Certified Senior Specialist of Occupancy Public Housing Certifying Organization National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials http://www.nahro.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified Senior Specialist of Occupancy Public Housing Website
Certified Shopping Center Manager Certification Description Candidates for the CSM designation demonstrate at least four years of qualified work experience in center maintenance, leasing negotiations or administration, retailing, merchandising, marketing or promotion, community relations, financing, purchasing insurance, security and law. Certifying Organization International Council of Shopping Centers https://www.icsc.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes Certified Shopping Center Manager Website
Certified Specialist of Inspection Housing Quality Standards Certification Description By achieving NAHRO's Certified Specialist of inspection Housing Quality Standards (CSI-HQS) designation, an individual has demonstrated that he/she has the knowledge, skills and ability necessary for inspecting housing choice voucher units. He/she has the ability to conduct pre-inspection and inspection preparations and procedures, and understands the finer points of negotiation and arbitration with landlords and residents and the need for consistency and re-inspections. An individual has also acquired the knowledge necessary to determine the impact inspection outcomes have on their agency's SEMAP score. Certifying Organization National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials http://www.nahro.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified Specialist of Inspection Housing Quality Standards Website
Certified Specialist of Occupancy Certification Description By achieving NAHRO's Certified Specialist of Occupancy (CSO-PH) designation, an individual has demonstrated that he/she has the knowledge, skills and ability necessary to understand the tasks and processes associated with the public housing occupancy cycle. He/she can implement policies and procedures including effective interviewing and screening, maintaining waitlists, evaluating eligibility and income, calculating rents and utility allowances accurately, and is knowledgeable about lease and grievance procedures. This individual understands the importance of and agrees to adhere to the highest standard of professional conduct. Certifying Organization National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials http://www.nahro.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified Specialist of Occupancy Website
Certified Specialist of Occupancy - Housing Choice Voucher Certification Description Occupancy and leasing staff, as well as project-based property managers, can help their agency become a high-scoring SEMAP performer through the information presented in this program. Certifying Organization National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials http://www.nahro.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? No ● Work Experience Required? No ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes Certified Specialist of Occupancy - Housing Choice Voucher Website
Chartered Certified Asset Manager Certifying Organization American Academy of Financial Management http://aafm.org Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every Year Chartered Certified Asset Manager Website
Chartered Realty Investor Certification Description Becoming a CRI Charter holder communicates the breadth and depth of your knowledge and experience to the marketplace. Additionally, the ethics-based component of the CRI Program demonstrates your adherence to the highest ethical standards in the performance of your duties. Unlike other programs that signify knowledge or expertise in a particular specialty, the CRI Certification signifies a broad understanding of all of the major components of real estate investing including property issues, analysis and valuation, underwriting, due diligence, capital market instruments, asset management and ethical conduct. Certifying Organization Chartered Realty Investors Society http://www.crisociety.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? No ● Work Experience Required? No ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes Chartered Realty Investor Website
Contract and Commercial Management Advanced Practitioner Certification Certification Description The Certified Member of Contract and Commercial Management, MCCM(Cert.) is intended for those with a minimum 7 years experience and be in a management or senior specialist role. In addition to demonstrating highly developed skills and knowledge, a certified member will also be required to submit a brief written transcript regarding their work experience. Certifying Organization International Association for Contract and Commercial Management http://www.iaccm.com Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years ● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes Contract and Commercial Management Advanced Practitioner Certification Website
Contract and Commercial Management Practitioner Certification Description Member of Contract and Commercial Management (MCCM) certification is intended for those working in contract / commercial management or sourcing that have a minimum 2 years experience in this field (or 5 years in a related field). Certifying Organization International Association for Contract and Commercial Management http://www.iaccm.com Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? No ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years ● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes Contract and Commercial Management Practitioner Website
Credential for Green Property Management Certification Description The National Apartment Association Education Institute (NAAEI) and the National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA) offer the Credential for Green Property Management (CGPM) to onsite managers, maintenance staff and supervisors of front-line staff based on green building principles and best practices, and HUD Office of Affordable Preservation (OAHP) - established guidelines, with training offered by OAHP-recognized trainers. Certifying Organization National Apartment Association https://www.naahq.org/ Certification Details ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every Year ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Credential for Green Property Management Website
Fair Housing Compliance Certification Description The requirements set forth in the Fair Housing Act and Section 504 regulations are enormously complex and far-reaching. NAHMA's Fair Housing Compliance™ (FHC™) course trains managers to understand these complex regulations, and provides clear instructions on fair housing laws. The comprehensive, practical training manual for this course includes ready-to-use documents and forms to conduct a Section 504 Self-Evaluation and sample Transition Plan. The course teaches a step-by-step approach to determining the administrative and financial feasibility of making units accessible. Not only does NAHMA's Fair Housing course cover the application process, which includes screening, accepting, and rejecting applicants, it also presents instruction on developing company-wide policies and procedures. The Fair Housing Compliance is a required course for NAHMA's NAHP® certification program. All participants who successfully complete the course will receive a FHC certificate and lapel pin. Certifying Organization National Affordable Housing Management Association https://www.nahma.org Certification Details ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes Fair Housing Compliance Website
Healthy Homes Specialist Certification Description The National Environmental Health Association (NEHA), the National Center for Healthy Housing (NCHH), and the National Healthy Homes Training Center and Network (Training Center) have partnered to offer a Healthy Homes Specialist credential. This credential is designed for health and housing professionals in the public, private and non-profit sectors. Certifying Organization National Environmental Health Association http://www.neha.org Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Healthy Homes Specialist Website
Housing Credit Certified Professional Certification Description The Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP) is a specialized designation for developers, property managers, asset managers and others working in the affordable housing industry through the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program. Certifying Organization National Association of Home Builders http://www.nahb.org Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every Year Housing Credit Certified Professional Website
Housing Development Finance Professional Certification Description HDFP Certification Program is a four-course training program that explores the development process, financial analysis techniques and structuring and negotiating skills needed to successfully develop and finance affordable home ownership and rental housing development. Certifying Organization The National Development Council https://ndconline.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? No ● Either training or work experience required, but not both? No ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes Housing Development Finance Professional Website
IBM Certified Application Development - TRIRIGA Application Platform V3.2.1 Certification Description This intermediate level technical professional is an individual who understands the TRIRIGIA Application Platform architecture and is able to use the TRIRIGA Application Platform toolset to create and customize the TRIRIGA application. Certifying Organization IBM Corporation https://www.ibm.com/us-en/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes IBM Certified Application Development - TRIRIGA Application Platform V3.2.1 Website
Independent Rental Owner Professional Certification Description The Independent Rental Owner Professional (IROP) designation program is offered to the rental owner who manages their personally-held multifamily property or properties. The independent rental owner serves several roles in property management, public relations specialist, administrator, chief financial officer, marketing director and operations manager. Certifying Organization National Apartment Association https://www.naahq.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? No ● Work Experience Required? No ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes Independent Rental Owner Professional Website
NAHRO Commissioners Certification Certifying Organization National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials http://www.nahro.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No NAHRO Commissioners Certification Website
National Affordable Housing Professional Certification Description The successful applicant must have a minimum of two years of affordable housing management experience, and must also meet an education component. Criteria requirements are specifically structured to provide the NAHP with the skills and expertise required to function in the affordable housing industry with a high degree of competence and professionalism. See below for more details and application link. Certifying Organization National Affordable Housing Management Association https://www.nahma.org Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? No ● Renewal Required? Every Year ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes National Affordable Housing Professional Website
National Affordable Housing Professional - Executive Certification Description This select level of certification was designed to recognize affordable housing management executives. To qualify, you must have at least five years of affordable housing experience with a minimum of three (of the five) years as an active owner, CEO, managing agent, asset manager, district/regional manager or equivalent. Certifying Organization National Affordable Housing Management Association https://www.nahma.org Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? No ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every Year ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes National Affordable Housing Professional - Executive Website
National Apartment Leasing Professional Certification Description Leasing professionals are the first people prospective residents meet, and often their only gauge of the property staff. This course is designed to teach these professionals skills to help them become top producers. Certifying Organization National Apartment Association https://www.naahq.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? No ● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No National Apartment Leasing Professional Website
Personal Property Specialist Certification Description The purpose of the PPS (Personal Property Specialist) designation is to recognize professionalism and competency in the valuation of personal property for tax purposes. Certifying Organization International Association of Assessing Officers http://www.iaao.org Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Personal Property Specialist Website
Registered Building Service Manager Certification Description BSCAI's Registered Building Service Manager (RBSM) designation is the most prestigious symbol of excellence for building service contracting personnel. Certifying Organization Building Service Contractors Association International https://www.bscai.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No ● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Registered Building Service Manager Website
Residential Management Professional Certification Description NARPM designations are earned with a combination of property management experience, NARPM and industry education, and service to the association through volunteer activities. You may have taken clock-hour courses to maintain your license. Imagine the gains when the courses are specifically focused on what you do as a property manager-and are being taught by a property management professional. Certifying Organization National Association of Residential Property Managers https://www.narpm.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? No ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes Residential Management Professional Website
Specialist in Housing Credit Management Certification Description The Specialist in Housing Credit Management(SHCM) certification has been developed by the National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA) especially for management professionals involved with properties developed and operated under the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program. The SHCM is designed by management professionals for management professionals to ensure they have attained the knowledge, experience and competence required to excel in the housing credit property management industry. Certifying Organization National Affordable Housing Management Association https://www.nahma.org Certification Details ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes Specialist in Housing Credit Management Website

Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers

Certification Description
The Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR®) designation is designed for real estate buyer agents who focus on working directly with buyer-clients.

Certifying Organization
Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council
http://rebac.net/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Accredited Buyer's Representative Website

Accredited Commercial Manager

Certification Description
If you are a commercial site manager and your portfolio has not yet reached the minimum size for the CPM designation, you can gain training, skills, and industry knowledge with the ACoM certification while working towards the CPM.

Certifying Organization
Institute of Real Estate Management
http://www.irem.org/

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Accredited Commercial Manager Website

Accredited Residential Manager

Certifying Organization
Institute of Real Estate Management
http://www.irem.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Accredited Residential Manager Website

Administrative Accredited Buyer's Representative

Certification Description
REBAC also awards an Administrative ABR® designation to REBAC members who have a real estate license, but do not actively list or sell such as: managers, brokers, owners or someone who works in an administrative capacity to assist in their office's buyer-representation business.

Certifying Organization
Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council
http://rebac.net/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Administrative Accredited Buyer's Representative Website

Assessment Administration Specialist

Certification Description
The purpose of the AAS designation is to recognize professionalism and competency in administration of a variety of functions for property tax purposes.

Certifying Organization
International Association of Assessing Officers
http://www.iaao.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Assessment Administration Specialist Website

Associate of Contract and Commercial Management

Certification Description
The Associate of Contract and Commerical Management (ACCM) certification is open to anyone working in a contracts or commercial management role, or directly related field who has or is undertaking relevant training and can demonstrate appropriate skills and knowledge.

Certifying Organization
International Association for Contract and Commercial Management
http://www.iaccm.com

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes

Associate of Contract and Commercial Management Website

Certified Apartment Manager

Certification Description
The on-site manager is a vital link between apartment residents and the community owners and investors. That's why an increasing number of owners and investors are seeking NAA-designated CAM, Certified Apartment Managers to fill their staffing needs.

Certifying Organization
National Apartment Association
https://www.naahq.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? No
● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Apartment Manager Website

Certified Apartment Portfolio Supervisor

Certification Description
NAA's CAPS, Certified Apartment Property Supervisor program is an in-depth review of property management principles and techniques as used by the professional supervisor.

Certifying Organization
National Apartment Association
https://www.naahq.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Apartment Portfolio Supervisor Website

Certified Apartment Supplier

Certification Description
Suppliers are important liaisons to the multifamily housing industry. This program is designed as an opportunity for suppliers to hear the everyday challenges faced by the apartment manager customer. The CAS program is ideal for new salespeople as well as veterans of the industry.

Certifying Organization
National Apartment Association
https://www.naahq.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Apartment Supplier Website

Certified Association Executive

Certification Description
The Certified Association Executive (CAE) program is designed to elevate professional standards, enhance individual performance, and designate association professionals who demonstrate the knowledge essential to the practice of association management.

Certifying Organization
American Society of Association Executives
https://www.asaecenter.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Association Executive Website

Certified Building Service Executive

Certification Description
The Certified Building Service Executive(CBSE) designation signifies that an individual has demonstrated the knowledge and skills required to perform competently in the building services profession.

Certifying Organization
Building Service Contractors Association International
https://www.bscai.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Building Service Executive Website

Certified Club Manager

Certification Description
The objectives of the Association are to promote and advance friendly relations among persons connected with the management of clubs and other associations of similar character; to encourage the education and advancement of its members; and to assist club officers and members, through their managers, to secure the utmost in efficient and successful operations.

Certifying Organization
Club Managers Association of America
http://www.cmaa.org/default.aspx

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Club Manager Website

Certified Commercial Investment Member

Certification Description
A CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member) is a recognized expert in the commercial and investment real estate industry. The CCIM lapel pin is earned after successfully completing a designation process that ensures CCIMs are proficient not only in theory, but also in practice. This elite corps of CCIMs includes brokers, leasing professionals, investment counselors, asset managers, appraisers, corporate real estate executives, property managers, developers, institutional investors, commercial lenders, attorneys, bankers, and other allied professionals.

Certifying Organization
CCIM Institute
http://www.ccim.com/?gmSsoPc=1

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Commercial Investment Member Website

Certified Community Action Professional

Certification Description
Certification is designed for current and emerging managers or leaders in the Community Action Profession. To achieve certification, employment in either a CAA, a delegate agency or sub-grantee of a CAA, a CSBG eligible entity, a state or regional association office, or a state community services program office is required.

Certifying Organization
Community Action Partnership
https://www.communityactionpartnership.com/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 4 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No

Certified Community Action Professional Website

Certified Development, Design & Construction Professional

Certification Description
Candidates for the CDP designation demonstrate at least five years of qualified work experience in development, design and/or construction of shopping centers as an owner representative, development manager, project manager, tenant coordinator, architect, engineer, general contractor, construction manager, facilities manager, retail store planner, or retail construction manager. CDP certification is achieved through mastery of a body of knowledge, completion of the eligibility requirements, passage of a rigorous half-day written examination, and commitment to a code of professional ethics.

Certifying Organization
International Council of Shopping Centers
https://www.icsc.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Certified Development, Design & Construction Professional Website

Certified Facilities Executive

Certifying Organization
International Association of Venue Managers
http://www.iavm.org

Certification Details
● Either training or work experience required, but not both? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

Certified Facilities Executive Website

Certified Facility Manager

Certifying Organization
International Facility Management Association
http://www.ifma.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Either training or work experience required, but not both? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

Certified Facility Manager Website

Certified Graduate Remodeler

Certifying Organization
National Association of Home Builders
http://www.nahb.org

Certification Details
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year

Certified Graduate Remodeler Website

Certified Leasing Specialist

Certification Description
Candidates for the CLS designation demonstrate at least four years of qualified work experience in center long-term or short-term leasing and must be or have been active in a position with substantial responsibly for leasing shopping centers as an employee representative or agent of an owner and/or tenant. CLS certification is achieved through mastery of a body of knowledge, completion of the eligibility requirements, passage of a rigorous half-day written examination, and commitment to a code of professional ethics.

Certifying Organization
International Council of Shopping Centers
https://www.icsc.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Certified Leasing Specialist Website

Certified Management Executive

Certification Description
The Executive Management Certification is the highest level of educational achievement offered by the NAHRO Professional Development System (NPDS). The certification builds upon the Operations level certifications and requires candidates to have significant levels of housing experience.

Certifying Organization
National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials
http://www.nahro.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Management Executive Website

Certified Manager of Community Associations

Certification Description
The Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA) is the only national certification program designed exclusively for managers of homeowner and condominium associations and cooperatives. The CMCA recognizes individuals who have demonstrated the fundamental knowledge required to manage community associations.

Certifying Organization
Community Association Managers International Certification Board
https://www.camicb.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Manager of Community Associations Website

Certified Manager of Maintenance Operations

Certifying Organization
National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials
http://www.nahro.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Manager of Maintenance Operations Website

Certified Manager of Property Operations

Certification Description
This certification is a must for property managers as well as maintenance, occupancy, or inspection staff who wish to become more knowledgeable about property management and want to enhance their career growth.

Certifying Organization
National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials
http://www.nahro.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Manager of Property Operations Website

Certified Manager of Voucher Operations

Certification Description
This certification is a must for HCV directors and/or occupancy and inspection supervisors who wish to expand their knowledge, skills, and career opportunities.

Certifying Organization
National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials
http://www.nahro.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Manager of Voucher Operations Website

Certified Professional of Occupancy

Certification Description
The Certified Professional of Occupancy (CPO) course is the only comprehensive program covering the entire HUD Handbook 4350.3 including the latest revisions. Each participant receives an updated version of this Handbook in the course.
An extensive course manual with 31 chapters covers topics from eligibility criteria, standards, tenant selection and screening to non-discrimination, allowances, adjusted income, certifying tenants and annual recertification. Each chapter is followed by a mini quiz with an opportunity for questions. Evening optional review sessions are offered.
After this three day CPO course, taught by NAHMA-certified instructors who are experts on HUD's occupancy standards, managers will have mastered using the HUD Handbook effectively. After completing the two and one-half days of interactive instruction, participants must pass a rigorous one-half day exam to become certified CPOs.
The CPO is a requirement for NAHMA's NAHP® certification program. All participants who successfully complete the course will receive a CPO certificate and lapel pin.

Certifying Organization
National Affordable Housing Management Association
https://www.nahma.org

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes

Certified Professional of Occupancy Website

Certified Professional Property Administrator

Certifying Organization
National Property Management Association, Inc.
http://www.npma.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Professional Property Administrator Website

Certified Professional Property Manager

Certifying Organization
National Property Management Association, Inc.
http://www.npma.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Professional Property Manager Website

Certified Property Manager

Certifying Organization
Institute of Real Estate Management
http://www.irem.org/

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Certified Property Manager Website

Certified Retail Property Executives

Certification Description
The Certified Retail Property Executive credential is being designed put a spotlight on retail real estate professionals who demonstrate the knowledge and judgment essential to leading organizations within the retail real estate industry.

Certifying Organization
International Council of Shopping Centers
https://www.icsc.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Certified Retail Property Executives Website

Certified Senior Specialist of Occupancy Housing Choice Voucher

Certification Description
By achieving NAHRO's Certified Specialist of Occupancy (CSSO-HCV) designation, an individual has demonstrated that they have the knowledge, skills and ability necessary to understand the housing choice voucher occupancy cycle. They can implement policies and procedures including effective interviewing and screening, maintaining waitlists, evaluating eligibility and income, calculating rents and utility allowances accurately, voucher issuance and housing search, rent reasonableness, and handling lease and grievance procedures. This individual also demonstrates an understanding of the role and responsibility of a supervisor or manager position and can identify critical competencies, of the elements involved with successful recruitment, selection and retention of staff, of the value in understanding others and the power of listening for understanding. He/she also has acquired new skills in performance management and can use critical thinking and problem- solving to address causal issues, has learned techniques to make decisions effectively, and uses goal setting, collaboration, and teamwork to enhance the work environment for optimum high performance.

Certifying Organization
National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials
http://www.nahro.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Senior Specialist of Occupancy Housing Choice Voucher Website

Certified Senior Specialist of Occupancy Public Housing

Certifying Organization
National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials
http://www.nahro.org/

Certified Senior Specialist of Occupancy Public Housing Website

Certified Shopping Center Manager

Certification Description
Candidates for the CSM designation demonstrate at least four years of qualified work experience in center maintenance, leasing negotiations or administration, retailing, merchandising, marketing or promotion, community relations, financing, purchasing insurance, security and law.

Certifying Organization
International Council of Shopping Centers
https://www.icsc.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Certified Shopping Center Manager Website

Certified Specialist of Inspection Housing Quality Standards

Certification Description
By achieving NAHRO's Certified Specialist of inspection Housing Quality Standards (CSI-HQS) designation, an individual has demonstrated that he/she has the knowledge, skills and ability necessary for inspecting housing choice voucher units. He/she has the ability to conduct pre-inspection and inspection preparations and procedures, and understands the finer points of negotiation and arbitration with landlords and residents and the need for consistency and re-inspections. An individual has also acquired the knowledge necessary to determine the impact inspection outcomes have on their agency's SEMAP score.

Certifying Organization
National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials
http://www.nahro.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Specialist of Inspection Housing Quality Standards Website

Certified Specialist of Occupancy

Certification Description
By achieving NAHRO's Certified Specialist of Occupancy (CSO-PH) designation, an individual has demonstrated that he/she has the knowledge, skills and ability necessary to understand the tasks and processes associated with the public housing occupancy cycle. He/she can implement policies and procedures including effective interviewing and screening, maintaining waitlists, evaluating eligibility and income, calculating rents and utility allowances accurately, and is knowledgeable about lease and grievance procedures. This individual understands the importance of and agrees to adhere to the highest standard of professional conduct.

Certifying Organization
National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials
http://www.nahro.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Specialist of Occupancy Website

Certified Specialist of Occupancy - Housing Choice Voucher

Certification Description
Occupancy and leasing staff, as well as project-based property managers, can help their agency become a high-scoring SEMAP performer through the information presented in this program.

Certifying Organization
National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials
http://www.nahro.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes

Certified Specialist of Occupancy - Housing Choice Voucher Website

Chartered Certified Asset Manager

Certifying Organization
American Academy of Financial Management
http://aafm.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year

Chartered Certified Asset Manager Website

Chartered Realty Investor

Certification Description
Becoming a CRI Charter holder communicates the breadth and depth of your knowledge and experience to the marketplace. Additionally, the ethics-based component of the CRI Program demonstrates your adherence to the highest ethical standards in the performance of your duties. Unlike other programs that signify knowledge or expertise in a particular specialty, the CRI Certification signifies a broad understanding of all of the major components of real estate investing including property issues, analysis and valuation, underwriting, due diligence, capital market instruments, asset management and ethical conduct.

Certifying Organization
Chartered Realty Investors Society
http://www.crisociety.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Chartered Realty Investor Website

Contract and Commercial Management Advanced Practitioner Certification

Certification Description
The Certified Member of Contract and Commercial Management, MCCM(Cert.) is intended for those with a minimum 7 years experience and be in a management or senior specialist role. In addition to demonstrating highly developed skills and knowledge, a certified member will also be required to submit a brief written transcript regarding their work experience.

Certifying Organization
International Association for Contract and Commercial Management
http://www.iaccm.com

Contract and Commercial Management Advanced Practitioner Certification Website

Contract and Commercial Management Practitioner

Certification Description
Member of Contract and Commercial Management (MCCM) certification is intended for those working in contract / commercial management or sourcing that have a minimum 2 years experience in this field (or 5 years in a related field).

Certifying Organization
International Association for Contract and Commercial Management
http://www.iaccm.com

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes

Contract and Commercial Management Practitioner Website

Credential for Green Property Management

Certification Description
The National Apartment Association Education Institute (NAAEI) and the National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA) offer the Credential for Green Property Management (CGPM) to onsite managers, maintenance staff and supervisors of front-line staff based on green building principles and best practices, and HUD Office of Affordable Preservation (OAHP) - established guidelines, with training offered by OAHP-recognized trainers.

Certifying Organization
National Apartment Association
https://www.naahq.org/

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Credential for Green Property Management Website

Fair Housing Compliance

Certification Description
The requirements set forth in the Fair Housing Act and Section 504 regulations are enormously complex and far-reaching. NAHMA's Fair Housing Compliance™ (FHC™) course trains managers to understand these complex regulations, and provides clear instructions on fair housing laws. The comprehensive, practical training manual for this course includes ready-to-use documents and forms to conduct a Section 504 Self-Evaluation and sample Transition Plan. The course teaches a step-by-step approach to determining the administrative and financial feasibility of making units accessible. Not only does NAHMA's Fair Housing course cover the application process, which includes screening, accepting, and rejecting applicants, it also presents instruction on developing company-wide policies and procedures. The Fair Housing Compliance is a required course for NAHMA's NAHP® certification program. All participants who successfully complete the course will receive a FHC certificate and lapel pin.

Certifying Organization
National Affordable Housing Management Association
https://www.nahma.org

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Fair Housing Compliance Website

Healthy Homes Specialist

Certification Description
The National Environmental Health Association (NEHA), the National Center for Healthy Housing (NCHH), and the National Healthy Homes Training Center and Network (Training Center) have partnered to offer a Healthy Homes Specialist credential. This credential is designed for health and housing professionals in the public, private and non-profit sectors.

Certifying Organization
National Environmental Health Association
http://www.neha.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Healthy Homes Specialist Website

Housing Credit Certified Professional

Certification Description
The Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP) is a specialized designation for developers, property managers, asset managers and others working in the affordable housing industry through the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program.

Certifying Organization
National Association of Home Builders
http://www.nahb.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year

Housing Credit Certified Professional Website

Housing Development Finance Professional

Certification Description
HDFP Certification Program is a four-course training program that explores the development process, financial analysis techniques and structuring and negotiating skills needed to successfully develop and finance affordable home ownership and rental housing development.

Certifying Organization
The National Development Council
https://ndconline.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? No
● Either training or work experience required, but not both? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Housing Development Finance Professional Website

IBM Certified Application Development - TRIRIGA Application Platform V3.2.1

Certification Description
This intermediate level technical professional is an individual who understands the TRIRIGIA Application Platform architecture and is able to use the TRIRIGA Application Platform toolset to create and customize the TRIRIGA application.

Certifying Organization
IBM Corporation
https://www.ibm.com/us-en/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

IBM Certified Application Development - TRIRIGA Application Platform V3.2.1 Website

Independent Rental Owner Professional

Certification Description
The Independent Rental Owner Professional (IROP) designation program is offered to the rental owner who manages their personally-held multifamily property or properties. The independent rental owner serves several roles in property management, public relations specialist, administrator, chief financial officer, marketing director and operations manager.

Certifying Organization
National Apartment Association
https://www.naahq.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Independent Rental Owner Professional Website

NAHRO Commissioners Certification

Certifying Organization
National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials
http://www.nahro.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

NAHRO Commissioners Certification Website

National Affordable Housing Professional

Certification Description
The successful applicant must have a minimum of two years of affordable housing management experience, and must also meet an education component. Criteria requirements are specifically structured to provide the NAHP with the skills and expertise required to function in the affordable housing industry with a high degree of competence and professionalism. See below for more details and application link.

Certifying Organization
National Affordable Housing Management Association
https://www.nahma.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? No
● Renewal Required? Every Year
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes

National Affordable Housing Professional Website

National Affordable Housing Professional - Executive

Certification Description
This select level of certification was designed to recognize affordable housing management executives. To qualify, you must have at least five years of affordable housing experience with a minimum of three (of the five) years as an active owner, CEO, managing agent, asset manager, district/regional manager or equivalent.

Certifying Organization
National Affordable Housing Management Association
https://www.nahma.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes

National Affordable Housing Professional - Executive Website

National Apartment Leasing Professional

Certification Description
Leasing professionals are the first people prospective residents meet, and often their only gauge of the property staff. This course is designed to teach these professionals skills to help them become top producers.

Certifying Organization
National Apartment Association
https://www.naahq.org/

National Apartment Leasing Professional Website

Personal Property Specialist

Certification Description
The purpose of the PPS (Personal Property Specialist) designation is to recognize professionalism and competency in the valuation of personal property for tax purposes.

Certifying Organization
International Association of Assessing Officers
http://www.iaao.org

Personal Property Specialist Website

Registered Building Service Manager

Certification Description
BSCAI's Registered Building Service Manager (RBSM) designation is the most prestigious symbol of excellence for building service contracting personnel.

Certifying Organization
Building Service Contractors Association International
https://www.bscai.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Registered Building Service Manager Website

Residential Management Professional

Certification Description
NARPM designations are earned with a combination of property management experience, NARPM and industry education, and service to the association through volunteer activities. You may have taken clock-hour courses to maintain your license. Imagine the gains when the courses are specifically focused on what you do as a property manager-and are being taught by a property management professional.

Certifying Organization
National Association of Residential Property Managers
https://www.narpm.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Residential Management Professional Website

Specialist in Housing Credit Management

Certification Description
The Specialist in Housing Credit Management(SHCM) certification has been developed by the National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA) especially for management professionals involved with properties developed and operated under the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program. The SHCM is designed by management professionals for management professionals to ensure they have attained the knowledge, experience and competence required to excel in the housing credit property management industry.

Certifying Organization
National Affordable Housing Management Association
https://www.nahma.org

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Specialist in Housing Credit Management Website

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