New Law Just Passed Regarding Manager Licensing

Press Release May 9, 2012 - New Law Just Passed Regarding Manager Licensing

Public Act 12-113 - AN ACT CONCERNING REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION AS A COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MANAGER, LICENSURE AS A REAL ESTATE BROKER OR SALESPERSON AND ORGANIZATION OF A UNIT OWNERS' ASSOCIATION.

More Information on Connecticut Licensure from CAI-National -
www.caionline.org/govt/managerlicensing/Pages/Connecticut.aspx

CAI-CT Manager Licensure Time - learn all you need to know about upcoming dates affecting your path to obtaining your license click here-->>

Contact at the Department of Consumer Protection

Richard E. Maloney, Director
(860) 713-6100
Email:  dcp.tradepractices@ct.gov
Website with details: http://www.ct.gov/dcp/cwp/view.asp?a=1622&Q=501002&PM=1

Certified Manager of Community Associations® (CMCA®)

The only national certification program designed exclusively for condominium, cooperative, and homeowner association managers, the CMCA program provides standards for association management and gives homeowners and boards confidence in their manager's knowledge and ability to provide professional service.

The CMCA certification is administered by CAI's affiliate organization, the National Board of Certification for Community Association Managers (NBC-CAM). The CMCA is the first level in a manager's professional education process. It recognizes individuals who have demonstrated the fundamental knowledge needed to manage community associations. To obtain this certification managers must:

1. Successfully complete and pass CAI's Professional Management Development Program (PMDP) course, M-100: The Essentials of Community Association Management. (turn around 4-6 weeks for class exam, notified by email).
2. Register online for the Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA) Examination.
3. Pass the CMCA Examination administered by the National Board of Certification for Community Association Managers (NBC-CAM) - a three-hour, 120-question multiple choice exam.
   
   • Pencil & Paper Exam Dates ($250) (turn around 4-6 weeks)
     May 3, 2013 - Hartford
     September 6, 2013 - Hartford
• Computer Exam Dates ($300) (results immediate)
  January 1 - March 31
  April 1 - June 30
  July 1 - September 30
  October 1 - December 31
4. Adhere to standards of professional conduct
5. Continue their education with additional course work every two years to maintain their certification with 16 continuing education hours. Hours may include: course work, committee work, volunteer time, conference and other time as determined. Participation form.

CMCA FAQ -

• Directory of Credentialed Professionals: CAI and NBC-CAM are pleased to provide this database of credentialed professionals. Click here -->>
• If a manager did not recertify their CMCA and are no longer active, they had 5 years to reinstate their CMCA. They can apply for reinstatement online at https://www.nbccam.org/cmca/reinstatement.cfm.
• If their CMCA is active and in good standing and want to check their recertification date, managers can do so online at https://www.nbccam.org/cmca/when.cfm.
• If managers need to recertify their CMCA and/or pay the $105 annual service fee, they can do so online immediately at https://www.nbccam.org/cmca/recertify_online.cfm or https://www.nbccam.org/cmca/invoice.cfm.
• If CMCAs need to find pre-approved continuing education course providers, they can do so online at https://www.nbccam.org/education/ce_list.cfm.
• Will additional M100's be offered? We hope to offer additional courses based on need. A course requires 15 participants. Please take a moment to submit your preference of location. SURVEY -->>
• Contacts for education -->>
• Frequently Asked Questions -->>