New “Fast Track” CAPS Program in January 2010. Earn your CAPS designation in less than 3 weeks! 
 


How to Become a

Certified Apartment Portfolio Supervisor (CAPS)

Dare to be the exception! Distinguish yourself with a CAPS NAAEI Designation!

The new CAPS education course is a state-of-the-art program with updated topics, practices and techniques. All management information that a multi-site supervisor must access to convert knowledge into on-the-job performance is found in one course.

CAPS designates enjoy the benefit of standing out in a competitive world. The CAPS designation provides:

  • Professional credibility 
  • Industry recognition 
  • Personal growth and development

CAPS Designation Requirements

In order to maintain the highest professional standards, CAPS designation requires:

  • Attendance at all classes is required
  • Each applicant must have two (2) years of multi-site supervision experiences to achieve the CAPS designation. CAM, ARM or RAM designates may use their designation in good standing with two years industry experience to fulfill the CAPS experience requirement. 
  • Completion of all exams

CAPS Module Descriptions

CAPS A - Effective Leadership --- Click here to Register

Thursday, January 14, 2010;  9 a.m.-4 p.m.

 

This course shows students how to go beyond day-to-day management and enter the world of team leadership. Topics covered: leadership versus management, the emotionally intelligent leader, employee engagement, feedback and coaching, and teambuilding.
 


CAPS B - Legal Responsibilities & Risk Management --- Click here to Register

Friday, January 15, 2010;  9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

This course is a comprehensive survey of employment, rental and contract law affecting the multifamily housing industry, as well as a review of key environmental and safety regulations. This course also includes a brief section to help students establish and execute an effective risk management program for your apartment communities.
 
 

 

CAPS C- Financial Management --- Click here to Register

Saturday, January 16, 2010;   9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 

This course will help students become fluent in the financial concepts, terminology, formulas, and ratios commonly used in the multifamily housing industry. The emphasis is on showing students how to maximize income and manage expenses at their properties.  
 

 

CAPS D - Property Performance ---Click Here to Register

Thursday, January 28, 2010;   9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

This course teaches students how to ensure that your property/properties are performing at or above the expectations set in the management agreement business plan. It introduces learners to the key operational and service measures used in the industry and shows you how to write a clear and compelling owner’s report.
 
 

 

CAPS E - Property Evaluation and Due Diligence --- Click here to Register

Friday, January 29, 2010;    9a.m.-2 p.m.   

This course covers the various processes: property inspections, financial and operational audits, and regional and neighborhood analyses you will complete to help an owner or company acquire, sell or renovate a property.
 

 

 


 

Click Here to Register for the Entire CAPS Course

Registration Fees, Deadlines & Policies:

CAPS Designation Course Fee

TAA Members: $1,175 Entire Course or $275 Per Module

Non-Members: $1,325 Entire Course or $325 Per Module

 

 

Prices above include Text, Class Instruction & Online Exam.

Module A ( Registration Deadline: December 29, 2009)
Module B ( Registration Deadline: December 30, 2009
Module C ( Registration Deadline: December31, 2009)
Module D ( Registration Deadline: January 14, 2010)
Module E ( Registration Deadline: January15, 2010)  
 
CAPS module fees and registration deadlines are indicated above. Registration fees must be paid prior to each registration deadline in order to receive text material and attend classes. Cancellations must be in writing. Cancellations received one month prior to individual course module will receive a full refund; received three weeks prior, a 75% refund; received two weeks prior, a 50% refund; received one week prior, a 25% refund; and cancellations received less than one week prior will not be entitled to any refund.
 

For More Information
If you have any questions concerning earning the CAPS designation, please contact Suzanne Pratt, at spratt@triangleaptassn.org.

 

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