M-400: Contemporary Issues in Community Association Management

Course Information

  • M-400: Expanding Skills in Lifestyle Management for Community Association Managers
    Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. ET, Rosen Shingle Creek, Orlando, FL

    As community association managers broaden their expertise, many are venturing into the realm of lifestyle management. This field encompasses facility management, community events, programming, fitness, aquatics, athletics, racquet sports, and parks/playgrounds. This one-day course is designed for community managers and lifestyle directors and managers responsible for fostering community engagement and recreation. Participants will gain valuable resources, insights into current trends, and best practices within the lifestyle and recreation industry. Participants will leave with fresh ideas to enhance community offerings and connect with other professionals focused on delivering exceptional lifestyle experiences.

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  • Classroom Course: 1 day | 9:00 a.m.–​ 4:00 p.m.

    This course covers topical issues that impact professional managers and the communities they manage. Subjects will vary and may cover issues such as fair housing policy and practices, advanced company management, employment trends, effective recruiting strategies and telecommunications legislation. The course is typically offered in conjunction with CAI’s Annual Conference and Exposition and is an invaluable addition to your professional development. CAI will advertise the topics to be addressed at least three months before the conference. 

  • T​opic-specific reading materials

  • Students have 30 days from the live course to complete an online verification question and evaluation to ensure you get credit for this course. You must complete both items to receive credit.

  • CAI manager member: $579 | Nonmember: $67​9 | Join Now!

  • M-400 provides continuing education credit for the CMCA, AMS, and PCAM. Review the Continuing Education Course Matrix to learn more.​

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    Upcoming M-400 Classroom Course
  • The M-400 is a unique course that requires live, in-person instruction from an experienced member of the CAI faculty. It is not currently offered as an Live Virtual course.
  • The M-400 is a unique course that requires live instruction from an experienced member of the CAI faculty. It is not currently offered as an online course.