Education

The Georgia Chapter of CAI (CAI-Georgia) is dedicated to enhancing the quality of community association living through education, legislative advocacy and professional development. We provide continue education and resources to help our members stay current in trends, news, laws, green initiatives and issues affecting community associations in Georgia. Our classes do fill quickly, so be sure to register early to reserve your spot!

All PMDP Courses will continue to be virtual in 2023. For a list of classes and the schedule click here!


2023 Education Courses with CAI-Georgia


January 11-14: Community Association Law Seminar
New Orleans, Louisiana

The College of Community Association Lawyers (CCAL) is excited to host the 2023 Community Association Law Seminar in New Orleans, LA. The program is developed each year as part of CCAL's commitment to advancing the knowledge and practice of community association law.​

Join more than 600 law seminar attendees to discuss emerging trends and legislative issues important to the practice of commu​nity association law. *Note: CCAL fellows and Community Insurance and Risk Management Specialists (CIRMS) will concurrently conduct the CIRMS Insurance Masters Program with the Law Seminar (Thursday and Friday).

 For more information about registering for this National event, please click here!

 


January 24: Virtual Mock Board Meeting
Homeowner Leader Education
Zoom

The CAI-Georgia Education Committee invites all HOA and Condominium Board Members to attend a virtual mock board meeting! We will cover how to run an effective board meetings and do's and don'ts of effective communication and roles of each member in meetings!

Click here for more information and to register! 


February 3: "Three Ring Circus"
6 CE Credits
Dunwoody Country Club

This is an all day sponsored event in which manager attendees will select morning and afternoon sessions and can earn up to 6 CE credits! We provide breakfast, lunch and end with a happy hour with lots of prizes! 

Click here for more information and to register!

This Board Leadership Development workshop is a two part series highlighting what every board member and property manager needs to know to serve their communities effectively. This workshop is perfect for anyone living in a condominium, homeowners association (HOA) or other type of community run by a board!

   Module 1: Governing Documents and Roles & Responsibilities
   Module 2: Communications, Meetings and Volunteerism
   Module 3: Fundamentals of Financial Management
   Module 4: Professional Advisers and Service Providers
   Module 5: Association Rules and Conflict Resolution
   Module 6: Risk Control and Insurance

 


February 23: Virtual Time Management Tips 
All Members & Guests 
Zoom Webinar

This Zoom webinar is for all members and guests to attend! 


March 15: Educated Business Partner Class
Business Partner Education
Dunwoody Country Club

*NEW THIS YEAR* 

CAI Business Partners are indispensable to the community associations they support with their guidance, products and services. CAI education helps these businesses and professionals differentiate themselves in the competitive community association marketplace.

 

Business Partner Essentials will be taught, for the first time ever, in person at the Dunwoody Country Club by National Guest Speaker, Ashley Nichols, Esq., Cornerstone Law Firm (Denver, Colorado). This course is designed to help CAI-member product and service providers better understand CAI, community associations and the industry at large. Individuals who pass the course and maintain CAI membership earn the CAI Educated Business Partner distinction, gaining special recognition among thousands of companies and professionals who support common-interest communities—accountants, attorneys, bankers, insurance professionals, landscapers, painters, reserve specialists, software providers and many others.

 


March 25: Board Leadership Development Workshop
Homeowener Leaders & New Property Managers
6 CE Credits
Dunwoody Country Club
Sponsored by Crabapple LandscapExperts

This Board Leadership Development workshop is an all day event highlighting what every board member and property manager needs to know to serve their communities effectively. This workshop is perfect for anyone living in a condominium, homeowners association (HOA) or other type of community run by a board!

   Module 1: Governing Documents and Roles & Responsibilities
   Module 2: Communications, Meetings and Volunteerism
   Module 3: Fundamentals of Financial Management
   Module 4: Professional Advisers and Service Providers
   Module 5: Association Rules and Conflict Resolution
   Module 6: Risk Control and Insurance

 


April 13: CMCA Prep Course 
Zoom Webinar
Sponsored by Arborguard Tree Specialists

Planning on taking the CMCA Exam? We invite you to join national guest speaker, Thomas Engblom, CPM, PCAM, for a virtual review class that includes study tips to help our managers pass the exam!


May 17-20: CAI National Conference
Dallas, Texas

 Community Associations Institute is proud to host the 2023 CAI Annual Conference and Exposition: CommunityNOW—​the premier event for community association managers, homeowner board members, and service providers.

 Community association innovators, influencers, and industry leaders unite to discuss emerging trends, new solutions and best practices for living, working, and supporting today's condominium communities, homeowners associations, and housing cooperatives.

  • ​Exceptional education sessions
  • Inspiring keynote speakers
  • New product demonstrations and announcements
  • Next-level networking— happy hours, receptions, roundtable discussions, and awards​

 Did you hear? CAI is celebrating its 50th Anniversary in 2023. The Annual Conference will include a Texas-sized community celebration!

For more information and to register, click here!


July 19: Safety Class for All Members
Dunwoody Country Club

More information to come!


August 15: Insurance Education Class
3 CE Credits
Location TBD
Class Sponsored by Lazega & Johanson, LLC

More information to come!

 


September 19: Virtual Annual Meetings Mock Board Education Class
Homeowner Leaders
Zoom Webinar

Join the CAI-Georgia Education Committee for an annual mock board meeting! This one hour webinar will demonstrate best practices on how to efficiently run your annual meetings and roles and responsibilities of board members, property managers (if applicable) and involving the rest of your community!


September 28: Green Initiative Education Class
3 CE Credits
Location TBD
Class Sponsored By EPIC.

More information to come! 


 

October 4-7: CAI Large Scale Workshop

Location TBD

More information to come!