CAI awards qualified professionals with designations in order to improve the quality and effectiveness of community management. The following designations are awarded by CAI:

Association Management Specialist� (AMS�)
Professional Community Association Manager� (PCAM�)Accredited Association Management Company� (AAMC�)
Large-Scale Manager� (LSM�)
Reserve Specialist (RS)
Community Insurance and Risk Management Specialist (CIRMS)
College of Community Association Lawyers (CCAL)

In addition, CAI's affiliate, National Board of Certification for Community Association Managers (NBC-CAM) awards the Certified Manager of Community Associations� (CMCA�) certification.

CAI's directory of credentialed professionals can help you find qualified professionals in your area.

View additional resources from CAI's Bookstore that can assist board members in the process of finding qualified professionals.

CAI chapters offer member directories and hold local events where you can find and meet qualified professionals in your area.

View more information regarding designations and how they can benefit you:

Community associations, board members, and homeowners
Are you putting your most valuable assets in the hands of the most qualified professionals? Read why you should hire credentialed professionals, what the credentials mean, and how you can find qualified professionals in your area.

Community Managers
Do you want to gain a competitive advantage, earn more money, and obtain valuable experience? Learn how you can stand out from the crowd and enhance your career. If you already have a designation you can download redesignation forms and stay on top in your career.

Management Companies
Do you want to expand your business, increase your earning potential, and retain experienced employees? Learn how you can increase the quality of your staff and get noticed by associations.

Reserve Providers
Are you seeking to expand your clientele and enhance your career? Learn how you can obtain a designation that will instill your client communities' confidence in you.

Insurance and Risk Management Providers
Demonstrate a high level of competence within your profession by obtaining CAI's newest designation. If you wish to improve your career potential, start by learning about the CIRMS designation.

College of Community Association Lawyers (CCAL)
The College acknowledges CAI member attorneys who have distinguished themselves through contributions to the evolution or practice of community association law and who have committed themselves to high standards of professional and ethical conduct.

Disclaimer
CAI designations and accreditation programs are trademarks of CAI. Misuse of CAI trademarks, designations, or other copyrighted materials without proper authorization is a violation of CAI policy and federal law.