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Tap into our internationally recognized certification opportunities.
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Advance Your Career with Accredited
Certifications
Learn from the best the property management industry has to offer. IREM’s industry-leading certifications for residential and commercial property managers can catalyze your career, helping you increase your earning potential and fast-track your growth.
Whether you’re a young professional trying to earn a higher salary or a seasoned property manager or executive seeking the knowledge to maximize the value of your property, a certification through IREM will help you achieve your goals.
Certified Property Manager® (CPM)
One of our most popular and valuable programs – and a leading reason why our members choose IREM – the CPM® certification is for property and asset managers of any property type seeking the path to career growth.
With the CPM® designation, property managers have the potential to make more than double the average property manager salary in the U.S.
If you manage or oversee a team who manages large portfolios of multi-family, office, retail or industrial properties, the CPM® designation is for you.
Accredited Residential Manager® (ARM)
The ARM® is for residential property managers who are newer to the profession, aspiring to take the next step in their careers and gain control over their futures. If you manage small to mid-size residential portfolios, the ARM® is the designation for you.
With the ARM® designation, residential property managers earn 38% more on average and learn the core competencies necessary to qualify for higher-level positions within their organizations.
Accredited Commercial Manager® (ACoM)
Designed for aspiring commercial property managers, ACoM® teaches early career professionals the fundamentals of commercial real estate management.
Learn advanced skills in commercial property accounting, budgeting and capitalization and master the different types of commercial leases.
Accredited Management Organization® (AMO)
The AMO® is for real estate management firms with a CPM® in an executive position and ready to achieve and display company-wide excellence. If your firm wants global recognition and increased marketability, and you have a CPM® in an executive position supervising your real estate management activities, make the leap from great to elite by earning the AMO® accreditation.
Certified Sustainable Property
Enhance your ESG reporting and improve the net operating income of your property with IREM’s CSP certification – applicable to a wide variety of properties.
Certified Property Manager® (CPM)
One of our most popular and valuable programs – and a leading reason why our members choose IREM – the CPM® certification is for property and asset managers of any property type seeking the path to career growth.
With the CPM® designation, property managers have the potential to make more than double the average property manager salary in the U.S.
If you manage or oversee a team who manages large portfolios of multi-family, office, retail or industrial properties, the CPM® designation is for you.
Accredited Residential Manager® (ARM)
The ARM® is for residential property managers who are newer to the profession, aspiring to take the next step in their careers and gain control over their futures. If you manage small to mid-size residential portfolios, the ARM® is the designation for you.
With the ARM® designation, residential property managers earn 38% more on average and learn the core competencies necessary to qualify for higher-level positions within their organizations.
Accredited Commercial Manager® (ACoM)
Designed for aspiring commercial property managers, ACoM® teaches early career professionals the fundamentals of commercial real estate management.
Learn advanced skills in commercial property accounting, budgeting and capitalization and master the different types of commercial leases.
Accredited Management Organization® (AMO)
The AMO® is for real estate management firms with a CPM® in an executive position and ready to achieve and display company-wide excellence. If your firm wants global recognition and increased marketability, and you have a CPM® in an executive position supervising your real estate management activities, make the leap from great to elite by earning the AMO® accreditation.
Certified Sustainable Property
Enhance your ESG reporting and improve the net operating income of your property with IREM’s CSP certification – applicable to a wide variety of properties.
Explore and Apply for
Scholarships
At IREM Austin, we believe cost should never be a barrier to personal and professional growth. That’s why we offer a number of scholarships to current and prospective members to cover membership dues, event attendance fees, certifications, educational offerings and much more.
DEI Scholarship
What you need to know
IREM Austin embraces a broad and inclusive definition of diversity and is committed to cultivating a culture of belonging that supports both personal and professional growth. In alignment with this commitment, we established the DEI Scholarship Program to provide meaningful access and opportunity for individuals who are new to the property management industry or currently working in the field and demonstrate financial need.
Scholarship recipients are supported and mentored throughout their scholarship year, with an experience intentionally designed to foster engagement, meaningful networking, and connection within the chapter and the broader industry. Applications are reviewed by the DEI Committee leadership, and their recommendations are submitted to the Board of Directors for final approval. Scholarship awards are expected to be used within the year they are granted, unless otherwise specified at the time of award.
This scholarship can be used to cover:
- Membership dues
- Luncheons
- IREM Austin events
- DEI Skill Badge
- Certification courses
- IREM Property Con
- IREM Austin educational offerings
Application details
The application window is now open [March 1 – May 30]. Individuals who are selected for the DEI scholarship program are encouraged to:
- Become a member of IREM Austin
- Participate in regular monthly luncheons
- Volunteer on the IREM Austin DEI Committee
- Attend at least one IREM Austin educational offering
Scholarship applications are reviewed quarterly.
Chapter Scholarship
What you need to know
The Chapter Scholarship can be used for specific online or classroom courses (offered throughout the country) required for obtaining an IREM certification (as indicated below) and must be used within one year of being awarded. The chapter’s intent by awarding scholarships is to recognize those people who have the most potential to become leaders in the profession, to encourage those persons who are most likely to obtain their designation in a timely manner and to support those who are active in the chapter and will continue to benefit the chapter by their participation. Scholarships will be awarded based on several factors including, but not limited to member status, financial need, IREM involvement and anticipated certification award date.
This scholarship can be used to cover:
- Ethics for the Real Estate Manager (ETH800)
- Budgeting, Cash Flow, and Reporting for Investment Real Estate (FIN402)
- Marketing and Leasing Strategies for Investment Properties (MKL410)
- Leading a Winning Property Management Team (HRS402)
- Managing Maintenance Operations and Property Risk (MNT402)
- Financing and Loan Analysis for Investment Real Estate (ASM603)
- Performance and Valuation of Investment Real Estate (ASM604)
- Asset Analysis of Investment Real Estate (ASM605)
- Managing Residential Properties (RES201)
- Managing Commercial Properties (CML201)
- Managing Mixed-Use Properties (MXD201)
- CPM® Capstone Track (CAPTRK – MPSAXM and CPMEXM)
- ARM® Track (ARMTRK – ETH800 or ETH100, RES201 or MXD201, RMEXM)
- ACoM® Track (ACMTRK – ETH800 or ETH100, CML201 or MXD201, CMEXM)
IREM Foundation Scholarships
What you need to know
IREM Headquarters offers scholarships at the national level through the IREM Foundation. The IREM Foundation awards scholarships to individuals with a demonstrated commitment to a career in real estate management with an intent to earn an IREM property management certification (ARM®, ACoM®, CPM®) who seek financial assistance. If you’re an IREM member in good standing (all dues and fees paid) or you’re currently employed by an AMO® firm, you express the intent to pursue at least one
IREM certification (CPM®, ARM®, or ACoM®) and you have not received a failing grade or incomplete on a previous course funded by a scholarship within the past 12 months, you qualify to apply!
IREM DISI Scholarship Program
What you need to know
DISI is a career development program designed to support those pursuing their CPM Certification. The program is open to all IREM members, employees of AMO organizations and non-members, with a focus on marginalized identities or backgrounds. Established in 2009 as Diversity Scholars, the program was renamed DISI in 2019. Since its foundation, this program’s benefits have evolved significantly. Thanks to a generous sponsorship from the IREM Foundation, 10 DISI Leaders are selected each year.
Learn more about the DISI Scholarship Program here.
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Committees
Interested in serving on an IREM Austin committee?
Special Events
Coordinates annual chapter events including the boat/building tour, volunteer appreciation bash and an annual tournament, aligned with IREM Austin’s mission and values.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Responsible for advising leadership on the organization’s diversity and inclusion needs and the progress of diversity initiatives throughout IREM Austin.
Membership & Engagement
Help to secure, engage and mentor new members through innovative and thoughtful measures.
Future Leaders
Coordinate programming and plan engaging opportunities for Future Leaders Program participants.
Outreach
Oversees Corporate, Student, and Industry Professional Outreach for chapter membership recruiting purposes.
Membership & Engagement
Help to secure, engage and mentor new members through innovative and thoughtful measures.
Future Leaders
Coordinate programming and plan engaging opportunities for Future Leaders Program participants.
TRENDS
Plans, coordinates and executes the annual TRENDS event as a sub-committee under the Programs Committee.
Education
Plan 4 education seminars and 2 certification guidance workshops annually.