b'2023 cAi - sUNcoAst MeMbership Directoryprofessionalism and communitymanagersCommunity managers are the professional backbone of the community associations they serve, providing expertise that is crucial to the successful operation of homeowners associations, condominiums, cooperatives and other planned communities.Many communities contract with association management rms for specic services. Others hire full-time, on-site managers. Successful managers must possess knowledge and skills relating to asso-ciation governance, nancial and facilities management, communications, insurance, maintenance and much more. Many of the most successful managers elevate their expertise and careers by taking advantage of CAIs Professional Management Development Pro-gram, which includes 17 expert-led courses that address the many facets of community managementincluding professional ethics. Professionals who want to expand their knowledge and further accelerate their careers can earn the following credentials:\x1f Certied Manager of Community Associations (CMCA)\x1f Association Management Specialist (AMS) \x1fProfessional Community Association Manager (PCAM)\x1fLarge-Scale Manager (LSM)Companies that meet specied professional requirements can earn CAIs Accredited Association Management Company (AAMC) credential.These individual and corporate credentials tell community association boards and homeowners that they are supported by managers with high standards of professional excellence. Learn more:PMDP courses: www.caionline.org/pmdpProfessional credentials: www.caionline.org/credentialsCAI benets for managers: www.caionline.org/managerbenetsJoin CAI: www.caionline.org/joinFind a chapter: www.caionline.org/chapters(888) 224-4321www.caionline.orgphone:727.345.0165Fax: 727.345.0170www.suncoastcai.com(38)'