The CPM® designation is the premier credential for real estate management professionals in Los Angeles, recognized for expertise in managing residential, commercial, retail, and industrial properties. Property managers, asset managers, facilities managers, and real estate executives—whether in third-party management or corporate real estate—can benefit from earning this designation.

CPM® members bring advanced training, industry best practices, and professionalism to their roles, helping owners, investors, and tenants maximize the value of their properties. Today, CPM® members manage approximately $900 billion in real estate assets, demonstrating the significant impact and trust placed in these highly skilled professionals. Get started here!

The ARM® certification is the leading credential for specialists in residential property management, designed for professionals working primarily at the site level. Whether you manage rental apartment complexes, condominiums, single-family homes, mobile homes, SROs, or homeowners’ associations, the ARM® designation establishes you as a trusted residential management professional.

This certification is ideal for resident managers, assistant managers, property managers, and asset managers seeking recognition through one of the nation’s most prestigious programs for residential property management. ARM®-certified professionals enhance the quality of life for over one million residents while protecting and growing the value of more than $16 billion in residential real estate assets. Get started here!

The AMO® accreditation is the mark of distinction among real estate management firms, recognizing organizations that uphold the highest standards of property and asset management excellence. Conferred by IREM since 1946, this prestigious designation is the only professional recognition awarded to real estate management firms, making it the ultimate benchmark of credibility and trust in the industry.

To qualify, firms must have an executive CPM® member or Candidate leading property management functions, demonstrate strong educational and experiential credentials, and exemplify integrity and professionalism at every level. AMO® firms are elite organizations committed to delivering exceptional results for clients, investors, and communities, ensuring long-term value and industry leadership. Get started here!

The Accredited Commercial Manager (ACoM®) certification is IREM’s newest credential—the first in 25 years—created to give commercial property managers increased market visibility and credibility with owners, investors, and employers. Available exclusively to U.S. applicants, the ACoM designation recognizes your expertise in managing commercial properties while granting you automatic IREM membership, with access to exclusive resources, education, and networking opportunities.

The ACoM certification is also the ideal stepping stone to the Certified Property Manager (CPM®) designation. If your portfolio has not yet reached the minimum size for CPM eligibility, ACoM provides the training, skills, and industry knowledge to advance your career while earning credit toward CPM education requirements. This makes it the perfect bridge for commercial site managers looking to grow into higher-level property management roles. Please note that vendors, suppliers, and service providers to the real estate management industry are not eligible for ACoM membership. Get started here!