Spotlight on Education

2025: Education, Growth & New Opportunities!

2025 is off to a strong start, and we’re already operating at full speed. As we approach the end of the first quarter, we want to say thank you to those who attended and participated in our Law Seminars and Expos earlier this year. We had an amazing turnout, and your participation reflects your dedication to staying informed and engaged with the latest developments impacting the CID industry! We hope these seminars offered invaluable insights and practical strategies, empowering community managers with the knowledge they need to successfully navigate complex legal challenges.

Though our biggest event of the year has finished, that doesn’t mean your chance to earn more CEUs should. Our Spring Educational Forums are right around the corner! This year, we are offering region specific topics tailored to address the unique challenges and opportunities in different areas. These forums provide an excellent opportunity to connect with industry experts, gain fresh perspectives and participate in discussions that directly impact your communities.

Remember in the last issue when we highlighted what was to come in 2025? One of those updates was about how we will be making course updates. The process for this is underway and we are now recruiting members for our Educational Advisory Committee. This committee plays a key role in reviewing course materials to ensure they remain current, relevant and aligned with legislative changes and industry best practices. We are calling on dedicated professionals who are passionate about education and industry excellence to join us in this important endeavor! By strengthening this committee, we aim to conduct a thorough review of all our courses, ensuring that our educational offerings remain the gold standard for community management professionals in California.

Speaking of courses, have you planned out your educational path for the year yet? Access all of our courses on the course catalog, or check the courses we are offering for Q2 on page 58 and 59, to plan out your next steps in your education.

In addition to our ongoing courses, we want to highlight the prestigious Master of Community Association Management (MCAM) certification—the highest designation one can earn in California community management. We are thrilled to recognize Maria Hernandez, MCAM, CCAM-PM, as our most recent MCAM recipient, making her the sixth person to achieve this incredible milestone. Maria shared her inspiring journey:

“I began my MCAM journey years ago, driven by a personal goal and the desire to set an example of hard work and dedication for my children. My motivation grew stronger when I founded Tailored Management Solutions (TMS) in 2023, which, along with my family, has become my pride and joy. At first, my pursuit of the MCAM was fueled by a desire to continue growing and avoid stagnation. A former boss once told me, ‘No growth is death,’ and that belief has shaped both my personal and professional life. After establishing TMS and starting to market and develop the business, I realized that striving for excellence isn’t just about ambition—it’s a way to honor the trust and confidence my team and clients have placed in me.”

2025 Course Catalog Available

The 2025 Professional Development Catalog was released in January. Use this professional development guide to plan for certification, recertification or specialty designations in 2025. Every

CACM course is included, as well as credits obtained, pricing and dates the course is offered. The catalog also explains each certification offered and the steps to attaining and maintaining it. Download it now.

If you are looking to enhance your expertise, now is the perfect time to sign up for our courses. Whether you are pursuing a new certification or advancing your career with the MCAM, our goal with these educational programs is to provide the knowledge and skills necessary for success in the ever-evolving world of community management.

We encourage all members to take advantage of these opportunities and to consider joining our Educational Advisory Committee. Your involvement helps us maintain the highest educational standards and ensures that our industry remains strong and well-informed. We are looking forward to the year ahead and hope to see you all in class or at an event very soon!