CAI CA | Association Management Specialist

The Association Management Specialist (AMS) designation is the next level in the nationally recognized career development track for community association managers. This designation demonstrates a higher level of understanding of the role of a community association manager and additional experience in the community association profession.

Steps to earning this credential:

Pass the CMCA examination.
Complete two or more years of community association management experience.
Successfully pass two CAI M-200 level courses.
Pay the application fee and comply with the CAI Professional Manager Code of Ethics.

Application Fee:

$170

Members

$405

Non-members

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Helpful Links:

AMS Application
AMS Redesignation Form
AMS Reinstatement Application
AMS Online Application
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Steps to maintaining the AMS designation

Pay annual maintenance fees (due August 1st of each year).
- Member: $85 (Individual Manager Membership) | Nonmember: $310
Redesignate every three years on August 1st and meet the continuing education requirements of one CAI course (M-200 level or above) as well as eight hours of other industry related education.
Comply with the CAI Professional Manager Code of Ethics .

Please view the Redesignation FAQs for more information.

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