NAAEI Designation Programs

Frequently Asked Questions

REQUIREMENTS

There are specific requirements for each designation that must be met in order to obtain the designation. You can take a course prior to meeting the experience requirement. Once you’ve met all the requirements, you will obtain your designation. Certain time limits apply and additional extension fees can be paid, if more time is needed.

NALP: Candidacy requirements include completion of the NALP Curriculum, successful passing of final exam (score 70 or above), successful passing of oral presentation and six months of apartment industry experience.

CAM: Candidacy requirements include completion of the CAM Curriculum, successful passing of final exam (score 70 or above), successful passing of the Community Analysis, and one year of apartment industry experience.

CAPS: Candidacy requirements include completion of the CAPS Curriculum, successful passing of final exam (score 70 or above), must complete and earn 500 points from the CAPS Designation Application, and two years of multi-property management experience (CAM, ARM or RAM designates may use their designations in good standing along with two additional years of management experience to fulfill the CAPS experience requirement).

CAMT: Candidacy requirements include completion of the CAMT Curriculum, successful passing of final exam (score 70 or above), and one year of apartment industry experience.

CAS: Candidacy requirements include completion of the CAS Curriculum, successful passing of final exam (score 70 or above), and 1 year of apartment industry experience