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Blended CAM: Certified Apartment Manager -Fall 2024

Thursday, September 26, 2024 to Friday, October 18, 2024

Event Details

Member Rate $1349/Non-Member Rate $1549 (Price includes ebook)   

This course is 6 days total and meets in a Blended Format which requires a combination of virtual and in-person attendance. You MUST attend both the virtual and in-person days.

Course Schedule 

Part 1: VIRTUAL on Zoom
9:00am -1 pm – Sept 26-27

Part 2: IN-PERSON at CAA's Conference Room  
9:00 am – 4:30 pm on – Oct 10-11

Part 3: VIRTUAL on Zoom
9:00am -1 pm – Oct 17-18

In-person days at: "Assembly East" Conference Room located on the 3rd Floor of 500 W. Madison St., Chicago, IL 60661. 

Students must:

  • Have a computer with strong internet connectivity and audio/microphone
  • Print text for use during each module
  • Be able to use chat and use polling responses
  • Plan to take their test within 1 month of the last class

Who should attend:

  • Time-challenged property managers 
  • Seasoned managers wanting to quickly enhance their experience with a designation
  • Assistant managers looking for advancement**

** In order to have a successful experience, we suggest that Assistant Property Managers registering have regular exposure to financials and a good understand the role of the leader and teams.


Course Description

Earn Recognition as an Industry Professional!

Increase your effectiveness by enhancing your knowledge of the multifamily industry. The CAM curriculum is designed to maximize the experience of the on-site professional and clear a path for growth and recognition. Your enrollment will enhance and advance your own career by demonstrating your commitment to education and higher standards of excellence.

CAM Designation Requirements

CAM candidates must complete the following requirements to obtain the CAM designation:

  • Minimum of 12 months of onsite property management experience
  • Successful completion of all CAM coursework (the Blended CAM course listed above will meet this requirement.)
  • Meet all examination standards within 6 months of declaring candidacy

Once you complete the CAM course, you will receive an eligibility code to schedule your online exam.

Refund policy:

Cancellations must be received by CAA writing. Cancellations received 5-10 business days prior to the class will incur a non-refundable, non-transferrable $399 ebook fee. Cancellations received less than 5 business days prior will not be entitled to any refund.  Substitutions are always welcome.

For More Information:

Maria Ragusa
Maria Ragusa
Administrative Specialist Chicagoland Apartment Association (312)224-4812
Instructor:

Instructor: Susan E. Weston, CAM, CAPS, NAAEI Senior Faculty
Director, Management Resources, Alpha Barnes Real Estate
President, The Susan Weston Company

Susan has operated The Susan Weston Company since 2010 and consults and trains in the multifamily industry.  Her industry career spans over 40 years in executive capacities in Operations, Human Resources and Learning and Development at both publicly traded and private companies.  

She is a Certified Apartment Manager, a Certified Apartment Portfolio Supervisor, a Subject Matter Expert for the National Apartment Association Education Institute credential programs, a member of NAAEI Senior Faculty and a licensed Texas real estate broker. From 2012-2016, Susan taught residential property management programs in the School of Business at the University of North Texas. In April of 2016 she was invited to serve on the National Council for the School of Business at Valparaiso University.  In July 2017, she assumed the position of Director of Management Resources at Alpha Barnes Real Estate Services, LLC.  In April 2019 she accepted the chairmanship for the Valparaiso University President’s Circle.