Education

Educational Opportunities

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The GCNKAA Education department promotes industry professionalism through programs designed for all apartment personnel. Designation programs demand intensive training and cover all aspects of rental property management. Over the years, the GCNKAA has trained hundreds of individuals in the rental housing industry.

We also offer several other educational seminars throughout the year that provide information on everything from leasing and marketing to fair housing. These seminars allow for Real Estate Credits and Continuing Education Credits for NAA Designations.  Speakers range from national speakers to local specialists to governmental officials. For more details on other ongoing educational programs click on the links below.

Ongoing educational programs include:

.	National Apartment Leasing Professional. The NALP curriculum focuses on the needs of the property leasing consultant and the contribution they make to the successful property. This series is offered in teh winter and early fall and is also available online.

• National Apartment Leasing Professional (NALP) – The NALP curriculum focuses on the needs of the property leasing consultant and the contribution they make to the successful property.
• Certified Apartment Manager (CAM) -Training that helps you manage your apartment community and team more effectively.
• Certified Apartment Portfolio Supervisor (CAPS)- Nationally recognized designation for multi-site supervisors and experienced apartment managers.
• Certified Apartment Maintenance Technician (CAMT)
• Rental Owners Course (ROC) – Covers the fundamentals of property management for Independent Owners.
• HVAC Certification – This certification is required by the EPA to handle refrigerant.

Fair Housing and Beyond

The National Apartment Association Education Institute (NAAEI) and The Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) join forces to enhance fair housing education among rental housing providers.

NAAEI and IREM have partnered to develop this coursework and education initiative.  NAAEI represents the education and career development division of NAA, while IREM serves as a professional association for managers of Income-producing properties worldwide.  The “Fair Housing and Beyond” seminar can be taken as a classroom-delivered course (4.5 hours) offered at a local apartment assocation or in the new online format (self paced).

Fair Housing and Beyond training is for:

• Management company executives
• Property and onsite managers
• Leasing professionals
• Maintenance technicians
• Vendors

View the “Fair Housing and Beyond”
Online Course flyer here.