CERTIFIED MANAGER OF COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS (CMCA) - STUDY GUIDE - CMCA EXAMINATION

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Study guide for the Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA) credential, compiling CAMICB-identified knowledge areas and tasks used in the CMCA examination. Explains the purpose, disclaimer, and how to approach the exam with confidence by understanding its content, structure, and procedures. Provides an overview of the CMCA program, learning formats, candidate qualification requirements, and the organization’s benefits, values, and professional standards, including core knowledge areas and preparation materials.

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Reading Time2 h 9 min

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SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION

CMCA Program

Formats for Learning

Preparing for the CMCA Examination

SECTION 2: CMCA EXAMINATION

Developing the CMCA Examination

SECTION 3: CMCA EXAMINATION CONTENT

CMCA Examination Content

Knowledge Area 1: Meetings

Knowledge Area 2: Governance and Legal Issues

Knowledge Area 3: Budgets, Reserves, Investments and Assessments

Knowledge Area 4: Financial Controls

Knowledge Area 5: Risk Management and Insurance

Knowledge Area 6: Property Maintenance

Knowledge Area 7: Contracting

Knowledge Area 8: Human Resource Management

Recommended Examination Preparation Materials

Sample Examination Questions and Answers

SECTION 4: CMCA CERTIFICATION

CMCA Examination Results

CAMICB and CMCA Examination Policies

CMCA Standards of Professional Conduct

CERTIFIED MANAGER OF COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS CMCA ® STUDY GUIDE SETTING THE STANDARD FOR COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MANAGERS WORLDWIDE. CMCA EXAMINATION STUDY GUIDE DISCLAIMER This study guide is a compilation of CAMICB’S identified knowledge areas and tasks for the CMCA examination. In publishing this manual, CAMICB is not attempting to teach the competencies measured by the CMCA examination, but rather to give you an understanding of test content, structure and procedure so that you may approach the examination with the confidence that comes of knowing what to expect. If you are looking for additional information about policies and process related to taking the CMCA examination, please visit [www.camicb.org](www.camicb.org) and download the CMCA Handbook. Copyright © 2018 by the Community Association Managers International Certification Board (CAMICB) . All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording or by information storage and retrieval system, without the expressed written consent from the publisher. Community Association Managers International Certification Board (CAMICB) 6402 Arlington Blvd., Suite 510 Falls Church, Virginia 22042 866.779.CMCA [www.camicb.org](www.camicb.org) TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION CMCA Program Formats for Learning Preparing for the CMCA Examination SECTION 2: CMCA EXAMINATION Developing the CMCA Examination SECTION 3: CMCA EXAMINATION CONTENT CMCA Examination Content Exploring the Knowledge Areas Knowledge Area 1: Meetings Knowledge Area 2: Governance and Legal Issues Knowledge Area 3: Budgets, Reserves, Investments and Assessments Knowledge Area 4: Financial Controls Knowledge Area 5: Risk Management and Insurance Knowledge Area 6: Property Maintenance Knowledge Area 7: Contracting Knowledge Area 8: Human Resource Management Recommended Examination Preparation Materials Sample Examination Questions and Answers SECTION 4: CMCA CERTIFICATION CMCA Examination Results CAMICB and CMCA Examination Policies CMCA Standards of Professional Conduct 6 9 11 45 Dear CMCA candidate: Congratulations on your decision to earn the Certified Manager of Community Association Manager (CMCA®) credential. In doing so, you will join the ranks of over 18,000 other professional community association managers who have earned the CMCA credential since 1995. The CMCA represents a benchmark of professionalism in the field of community association management and a commitment to life-long learning. To qualify to earn the CMCA credential, you must: ▪ Be a community association manager or be active in the community association profession. ▪ Successfully complete a prerequisite course on community association management, or have five years experience as a community association manager, or hold an active license from AZ, CA, FL, or NV. ▪ Pass the CMCA Examination. ▪ Agree to adhere to strict CMCA Standards of Professional Conduct. ▪ Agree to comply with continuing education requirements. This guide, built against the content blueprint that is the basis for the CMCA examination, is designed to be used by individuals working alone; in small, self-directed learning groups; or in structured groups led by facilitators. This guide is intended to help you manage your preparation for the CMCA examination. It is important for you to become familiar with the CMCA examination blueprint and the core knowledge areas tested on the exam. This study guide walks you through the examination blueprint and clearly identifies each of those core knowledge areas. The responsibilities and tasks associated with each knowledge area are clearly outlined. This guide is intended to provide you with a framework to develop a comprehensive CMCA examination study plan, building on your personal professional experience and the knowledge gained in a prerequisite c

FAQs

What is the purpose of this CMCA study guide?

It compiles the CMCA exam’s identified knowledge areas and tasks, helping candidates understand what the test covers, its structure, and how to prepare with confidence.

What requirements must a candidate meet to earn the CMCA credential?

Candidates must be a community association manager or active in the profession, complete a prerequisite course or have five years’ experience or an active license from AZ/CA/FL/NV, pass the CMCA Examination, agree to the Standards of Professional Conduct, and comply with continuing education requirements.

Which knowledge areas are covered in the CMCA examination content section?

The guide lists core knowledge areas including Meetings; Governance and Legal Issues; Budgets, Reserves, Investments and Assessments; Financial Controls; Risk Management and Insurance; Property Maintenance; Contracting; and Human Resource Management.

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