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For part II we are visiting the National Apartment Association’s certifications and education programs.

National Apartment Association (NAA)

The National Apartment Association is designed specifically with the multi-family housing industry in mind. Through the National Apartment Association Education Institute (NAAEI), the association offers classes both for current property management professionals and for promising newcomers looking to build a property management career.

NAA’s unique class offering very specifically drills down to various property management job functions as seen in their certification offerings:

• Certified Apartment Manager® (CAM)
• Certified Apartment Maintenance Technician® (CAMT)
• Certified Apartment Portfolio Supervisor (CAPS)
• Certified Apartment Supplier (CAS)
• National Apartment Leasing Professional (NALP)

As with NARPM®, classes are offered in NAA’s local and regional offices. Their entire CAM program, however, can be taken online.

Finally, NAAEI has set up ApartmentCareerHQ.org, a great resource for undergraduate students who are considering working toward a property management career. This site will help students identify colleges that offer a Resident Property Manager major program, arming future industry professionals with the information they need before embarking on a property management career.

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