Certification for Designations
NARPM's designations are more than course-based certification.
NARPM designations are earned with a combination of property management experience, NARPM and industry education, and service to the association through volunteer activities. You may have taken clock-hour courses to maintain your license. Imagine the gains when the courses are specifically focused on what you do as a property manager – and are being taught by a property management professional. Take it one step further and envision networking with other experienced property managers from across the country.
Earning your NARPM designation will bring a whole new dimension to your daily tasks. To learn about the classroom opportunities, take a look at the RMP® certification course descriptions.
Designations for Property Managers: RMP® & MPM®.
Residential Management Professional (RMP®) and Master Property Manager (MPM®) are the designations residential property owners recognize and seek. Any member or nonmember may take the RMP® or MPM® classes. Professional Members may seek candidacy for the designations. Details about qualifications and submission requirements are listed on the RMP® Overview and MPM® Overview pages.
Designations for Companies: CRMC®.
Property management firms that are headed by an MPM® and that demonstrate the highest level of professionalism are eligible for the CRMC® designation. Companies who apply for this designation are consistently the leading firms in their geographical area. They understand that continued success only comes with advancement.
To find out the criteria for the NARPM CRMC® designation, check out the CRMC® Overview page.
Designations for Support Specialist: CSSsm.
Certified Support Specialist (CSSsm) professionals work in an organization with a NARPM member who has earned the RMP® or MPM® designation. Those individuals are actively engaged in supporting the company’s property managers are eligible to earn the CSSsm designation. These are the staff members who make their interest in contributing to the well being of their employer’s company known by their actions - and not just their words.
To find out more about NARPM’s CSSsm designation requirements, visit our CSSsm Overview page.
A Certification Mentor will guide and support your candidacy.
With the support of a NARPM Certification mentor, the process of becoming a RMP® or MPM® becomes straightforward. Your mentor is there to assist you through the steps of earning your designations. Because all mentors have undergone the RMP® or MPM® candidacy themselves and are members of the NARPM Certification Committee, they have the expertise to assist you. You can benefit from their advice and you may even find a new friendship!
Increase Your Credibility and Confidence Today!
Take the first step now and visit the Designation Overview page that is appropriate to your occupation. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain!