Education

The apartment industry is a progressive industry. We realize that continuing education and specialized training are the keys to success in this age of constantly changing technology. For serious professionals, a variety of educational programs are available. To register for educational seminars, click here. Or, at the bottom of the page, click on "Take A Class."

IAA offers training for National Apartment Leasing Professional (NALP), Certified Apartment Manager (CAM), Certified Apartment Property Supervisor (CAPS) Certified Apartment Maintenance Technician (CAMT) and Certified Apartment Supplier (CAS). The CAPS and CAMT program have been rewritten with the latest up-to-date information.

Advancing Careers Through Training (ACtT), formerly EdOps, includes more than 20 seminars each year for $525 per apartment community. This fee allows ALL staff from the community to attend ALL seminars throughout the year. Contact IAA for details on a special price available for those communities with less than 250 units.

Additional workshops and seminars include Spanish Culture & Awareness, Section 42, Section 8, and EPA/CFC Certification. Click here for a CFC registration form. Other topics are offered on an as-needed basis to meet the needs of our industry professionals. And several online courses have been added to the IAA curriculum, bringing education directly to you.

Morning Motivators are motivational, continental breakfast meetings offered four times a year for on-site personnel. Morning Motivator events provide an opportunity for networking and information exchange on stimulating topics.

IAA is an approved school through the Real Estate Commission for people with their real estate sales and broker's license. Select seminars are approved for CECs.

We are very pleased to offer the IREM (Institute of Real Estate Management) Certified Property Manager (CPM) designation. The entire CPM program can be completed in two years.

For additional information and to submit candidacy information please visit the IREM website at: http://www.irem.org.

Continuing Education Programs

SUBSCRIPTION PROGRAMS

IAA strives to bring the latest industry information and innovative ideas to its members. Topics are carefully determined by active industry personnel who serve as volunteers on the Education Committee. Cutting edge speakers are hired to inform and better train your employees. National speakers are hired after extensive research and recommendations from industry insiders are made, although at times their names may be unfamiliar to you.

The keystone of the Indiana Apartment Association’s education program is the A.C.t.T. Program (formerly known as EdOps) subscription program. To participate in this program an apartment community pays one price for all of the community’s employees to attend up to 17 different seminars throughout the year at a special price of $525 per apartment community.

Several NEW and Exciting Changes are taking place this year regarding the A.C.t.T. Program. IAA is working with the National Apartment Association Education Institute (NAAEI) and CallSource in the launching of a universal online-based Learning Management System. This online based Learning Management System dramatically enhances the A.C.t.T. program by supplementing classroom training with online training opportunities. Click here to read more about these exciting changes.

CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS

CAM (Certified Apartment Manager)
The Certified Apartment Manager is designed for apartment managers and those who hope to be promoted to apartment managers. CAM will leave students more prepared to succeed in the multifamily industry and give them a stronger foundation for their businesses. The enhanced skills of the apartment manager will result in better managed and more profitable rental properties. Prerequisites include one year of management experience.

CAPS (Certified Apartment Property Supervisor)
The Certified Property Supervisor is a comprehensive program tailored for multi-site managers, or those who desire to manage multiple sites. Those who successfully complete this program will have the credentials and the knowledge to achieve great results on multiple assets. The CAPS program will give students a better, updated overall educational experience leaving them better prepared to supervise multifamily properties. Prerequisites include two years multi-management experience or one year management experience plus your CAM designation.

NALP – (National Apartment Leasing Professional)
Increase your effectiveness by enhancing your knowledge of the multifamily industry and the career you have chosen. The NALP curriculum is focused on the needs of the property leasing consultant and the contribution this professional makes to the successful property. In class, you will gain a new understanding of the many roles you serve to support the management function at your property. This designation program is ideal for all leasing professionals who seek a refresher on leasing techniques or who have recently joined the industry and want to learn more. Prerequisites include, six months leasing experience.

CAMT – (Certified Maintenance Technician Program)
This course is designed as an introduction for new maintenance professionals, or as a refresher for the veteran employee, to give these professionals knowledge and tools necessary to run an effective maintenance program and pave a career path towards success. The CAMT program will increase students technical, business and personal development skills while immediately improving on-the-job performance. Prerequisites include, one year of apartment industry experience.

CAS – (Certified Apartment Supplier Program)
This course was developed by the National Apartment Association to provide vendor members with basic training in property management. The program was developed to more clearly define for the supplier the role of the property manager and thereby build a better partnership between them. Prerequisites include, one year of apartment industry experience.

Click here to register for one of our classes.