Property Manager Training
Property managers deal with a variety of maintenance, tenant, legal, and marketing issues on a daily basis. People in this field have a variety of educational backgrounds and certifications.
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Bachelor's Degree
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Most property-management jobs require a bachelor's degree. Courses in accounting, finance, business management, risk management, real estate, marketing, public relations, and psychology are useful for property managers.
Institute of Real Estate Management
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The Institute of Real Estate Management offers certification called the Certified Property Manager, that is recognized by the federal government. It requires seven online courses and three years of experience in real estate and property management.
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National Association of Home Builders
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The National Association of Home Builders also offers certification recognized by the federal government. The certifications it offers are specialized (i.e., certifications in aging in place and green properties) so that training can be tailored to specific career trajectories. The courses needed are taught online.
National Property Management Association
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The National Property Management Association hasthree levels of certification: Certified Professional Property Specialist, Certified Professional Property Administrator, and the the Certified Professional Property Manager. The levels are sequential and reflect ever-higher years of experience. All require the completion of online courses.
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