Designations and Certifications
Industry Education That Can Build Your Career
Re Certifications:
Designations:
CERTIFIED POOL OPERATOR (CPO)
Through the National Swimming Pool Foundation, AAGO is an approved provider of the CPO certification. This is a 2-day course that includes the certification exam. Our instructors are licensed proctors through the Pool & Hot Tub Professionals Association.
Details:
- Time: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm each day
- Cost: $350 APASS, $400 Member, $450 Non-Member
- CEC: 6
- Audience: Maintenance, Suppliers, Property Managers
2025 Class Dates:
- May 7th-8th (Bi-lingual Class) Register Now!
- August 26th-27th Register Now!
EPA 608 REFRIGERANT HANDLING CERTIFICATION
The Federal Clean Air Act, Section 608, requires that persons who service air conditioning and refrigeration systems containing certain refrigerants be certified under an approved Federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved course. Through the ESCO Institute, AAGO is able to offer this Universal Certification. All courses are scheduled to be taught in English. Spanish materials and test available upon request.
Details:
- Time: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm each day
- Cost: $175 APASS, $199 Member, $299 Non-Member, $95 Retest
- CEC: 6
- Audience: Maintenance, Suppliers
2025 Class Dates:
- July 22nd Register Now!
RRP RULE
The “Lead: Renovation, Repair, and Paint Program” regulation applies to persons who do renovations for compensation in homes, schools, and other buildings built before 1978, this includes multifamily dwellings. This program is a federal regulatory program affecting contractors, property managers, maintenance workers, and others who disturb painted surfaces. The rule states that all contractors or firms performing painting work or are labeled as painters who disturb lead-based paint as part of their work in pre-1978 homes, schools, and other buildings must be EPA certified.
The EPA is authorized to impose fines of up to $37,500 per day, per violation on anyone who does not comply with this rule. Willful violations of the rule can even result in imprisonment.
Details:
- Time: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm each day
- Cost: $275 APASS, $299 Member, $399 Non-Member
- CEC: 6
- Audience: Maintenance, Management, Corporate Personnel, Suppliers
***Available upon request of 10-12 students
NAA Designation Programs
The multifamily housing industry is growing. Competition is fierce and multifamily housing professionals face more challenges than ever before. Today, if you work in the multifamily housing industry, you can’t afford to overlook the benefits of an industry designation. Education programs and designations sponsored by NAAEI are the premier offerings for multifamily housing professionals. Each course and program has been carefully crafted and tailored to meet the ever-changing needs of today’s multifamily housing professionals.
CALP, CAM, CAPS, and AIME must be renewed annually.
Learn More About Designation Renewals
Certified Apartment Manager (CAM) Updated for 2025!
Enhance your professional growth in the apartment industry by becoming a Certified Apartment Manager (CAM) and take your career to the next level. CAM training helps you manage your apartment community and your team more effectively. The National Apartment Association Education Institute (NAAEI) offers this nationally recognized designation to apartment industry professionals who want to advance their career in apartment management.
CAM Training Covers:
- Management of Residential Issues
- Legal Responsibilities
- Human Resource Management
- Marketing
- Property Maintenance for Managers
- Risk Management
- Financial Management
Details:
- Time: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm for each module
- Cost:
- APASS $966 | Member $1,073 | Non-Member $1,594
- CEC: 6
- Prerequisite: You must have worked in the apartment industry for at least 12 months.
- Completion Requires: Course attendance and all examination requirements are met within 12 months of declaring candidacy.
2025 Fall Dates: Register Now!
Certificate for Apartment Maintenance Technicians (CAMT)
Enhance your professional growth in the apartment industry by earning your Certificate for Apartment Maintenance Technicians (CAMT), a program that can take your career to the next level. CAMT training helps you to preserve the value of your apartment community and increase resident retention. CAMT is the only apartment maintenance program nationally accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
Non-Technical Online Courses:
- Inside the Apartment Business
- People, Projects and Profits
Technical Courses:
- Interior and Exterior Maintenance and Repair
- Electrical Maintenance and Repair
- Plumbing Maintenance and Repair
- HVAC Maintenance and Repair
- Appliance Maintenance and Repair
Details:
- Time: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm for each module
- Cost: APASS $941 | Member $1,045 | Non-Member $1,175
- CEC: 6
- Prerequisite: Must have one year of apartment or rental housing maintenance experience before being eligible to receive the certificate
- Completion Requirements: Seven courses plus online content (which total 90 ½ hours) and meeting all examination requirements within 12 months of declaring candidacy.
2025 Fall Dates: Register Now!
Certified Apartment Portfolio Supervisor (CAPS)
Take the next step in your professional development and become a certified success by earning your Certified Apartment Portfolio Supervisor (CAPS) designation. The National Apartment Association Education Institute (NAAEI) offers this nationally recognized designation for multi-site supervisors and experienced apartment managers with a CAM, ARM, or RAM designation.
CAPS Training Covers:
- Legal Responsibilities and Risk Management
- Financial Management
- Property Performance Management
- Property Evaluation and Due Diligence
- Effective Leadership
2025 Dates: Register Now!
- Date: May 15, 2025 - May 18, 2025
- Time: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm for each module
- Cost: APASS $1,349 | Member $1,499 | Non-Member $1,899
- CEC: 6
- Prerequisite: Must have worked as a multi-site supervisor for 24 months or be a CAM, ARM, or RAM designate in good standing with 24 months of management experience.
- Completion Requirements: Five courses listed above (which total 40 hours); and meeting all examination requirements within 24 months of declaring candidacy.
Certified Apartment Leasing Professional (CALP)
Enhance your professional growth in the apartment industry by becoming a Certified Apartment Leasing Professional (CALP), and take your career to the next level. CALP training helps you lease apartments, satisfy your residents and increase your resident retention. The National Apartment Association Education Institute (NAAEI) offers this nationally recognized designation to apartment industry professionals who have at least six months of experience and who are looking to advance their career in apartment management.
Details:
- Time: 9:00 am-5:00 pm for each module.
- Cost: APASS $384 | Member $439 | $550 Non-Member
- CEC: 6
- Prerequisite: You must have worked in the apartment industry for six months
- Completion Requires Seven courses as well as a Market Survey presentation. All examination requirements must be met within 12 months of declaring candidacy.**CALP may be taken online through the National Apartment Association Education Institute.**