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To make your mark early in your commercial property management career, you need to do it all. You need to be an organized manager of on-site maintenance staff. You need to be the owner’s secret weapon in lease negotiations. And you need knowledge of property budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis concepts.
And that’s exactly what the IREM® ACoM (Accredited Commercial Manager) certification will teach you. It’s the commercial property management certification that teaches early-career real estate managers the fundamentals of commercial real estate management.
Are you wondering, "Is the Accredited Commercial Manager desgination right for me?" In this short video, we explain who this certification is for, the process for earning one, and how this certification has helped other property managers like you. Let us help you figure out whether the ACoM is the right step for your career!
Learn more about earning the ACoM, we’ll guide you step-by-step through the process.
Overview: Complete two certification courses covering fundamentals in commercial property management and ethics via the ACoM Track. Time: 5 days
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Overview: Demonstrate your knowledge by passing the 100-question ACoM Certification Exam via the ACoM Track.Time: 1/2 day
Overview: Download and complete an ACoM application, including a $160 application fee*.Time: 1 hour
Overview: After approval, get officially recognized as an ACoM and acquire the right to use the certification professionally. Time: 1-2 months
*All steps are generalized. Application fee for existing members is $80. See step details for complete information. Dues and fees are non-refundable.
The ACoM Checklist will show you the path to earning your ACoM, and serve as a handy guide that’ll keep you on track along the way.
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