CAM Apartment Manager (2026 CAM Series)

Certified Apartment Manager (CAM) – 2026 Virtual Series

Are you ready to step into your next leadership role in rental housing?

The Certified Apartment Manager (CAM) credential from the National Apartment Association (NAA) is the industry standard for onsite professionals who want to prove they can successfully run an apartment community and help owners achieve their investment goals.

Why Take the CAM Program?

CAM is designed to build real‑world skills you can use immediately on the job while positioning you for long‑term career growth.

• Build stronger business and financial skills
  Learn how to read financial statements, understand budgets, and identify ways to increase net operating income and overall property performance.
• Strengthen leadership and people management
  Develop tools to lead onsite teams, manage performance, and create a high‑service, high‑accountability culture.
• Improve operations and resident satisfaction
  Gain best practices in maintenance, marketing, legal compliance, and resident relations to reduce turnover and protect the asset.
• Earn a nationally recognized credential
  CAM signals to employers and owners that you meet NAA’s education and experience standards and are committed to professional growth.
• Enhance your career opportunities
  CAM‑credentialed professionals are often more competitive for promotions, portfolio roles, and higher earning potential.

Exceptional Value – eBook Included

Many CAM programs charge separately for the required CAM textbook or only include access to the online course content.

The SCRHA CAM series includes the official NAA CAM eBook with your registration at no additional cost. This means:

• No separate textbook purchase.
• Immediate access to the official CAM materials you need for class and exam preparation.
• A more convenient, cost‑effective option than most stand‑alone CAM offerings.

Who Should Enroll?

This program is ideal for multifamily professionals who are involved in the daily operations of an apartment community and want to move up.

• Assistant managers preparing to become community/property managers.
• Community/property managers seeking formal recognition of their skills.
• Leasing, marketing, and operations team members who want a deeper understanding of financials, resident retention, and legal compliance.
• Regional and portfolio support staff who need a solid foundation in onsite operations.

If you manage people, budgets, resident relationships, or day‑to‑day operations at an apartment community, CAM is built for you. 

What You’ll Learn

The CAM curriculum covers the full scope of running a successful apartment community.

• Industry Essentials: The role of the CAM, key performance drivers, and how your decisions affect net operating income.
• Property Maintenance: Preventive maintenance, work order systems, contractor/vendor management, and unit turns.
• Legal Responsibilities & Risk Management: Fair housing, landlord–tenant laws, leases and notices, documentation, and risk mitigation.
• Marketing: Market analysis, outreach, digital and traditional strategies, and driving traffic and leases.
• Managing Teams & Leading People: Hiring, training, coaching, performance management, communication, and culture.
• Investment Management: Budgeting, financial reporting, understanding income and expenses, and aligning operations with owner goals.

Credential Requirements

To earn the CAM credential through NAA, candidates must:

• Have a minimum of 12 months of onsite property management experience (this may be earned while taking the course).
• Successfully complete all CAM coursework (minimum of 40 hours of instruction).
• Meet all examination standards and pass the CAM exam within 6 months of declaring candidacy.

You may take individual modules for professional development, but completion of all modules and the exam is required to earn the designation.

Pricing (Includes e-book)

• SCRHA Members: $1,050 – includes full CAM  series plus the required NAA CAM eBook.
• Non‑Members: $1200 includes full CAM virtual series plus the required NAA CAM eBook.

All registrations are final and may not be transferred to another individual or class.

How to Register

• Online: Log in to your SCRHA account and register via the Events calendar.
• Phone: Call the Education Department at (858) 278‑8070.
• Email: education@socalrha.org

Please ensure you are logged in to receive member pricing.  Space is limited, and the CAM exam window is time‑sensitive, so early registration is encouraged.

Additional NAA Registration

This course is offered in partnership with the National Apartment Association (NAA). To earn the CAM credential, participants must also complete a separate CAM candidate enrollment with NAA and follow NAA’s exam registration steps.

Detailed NAA enrollment and exam instructions will be provided to registered students before the class begins.

Registration & Refund Policy

All registrations are final and may not be transferred to another individual or class.

If you register at the non‑member rate, your registration is non‑refundable and cannot be adjusted or re‑priced if you later become a member or were eligible for member pricing at the time of registration.

No credits, refunds, or substitutions will be issued for missed sessions, schedule changes, or participant cancellations for any reason.

By completing your registration, you acknowledge and agree to these terms.