CPM® Mentorship Program
IREM-LA CPM® Circles Mentorship Program
The CPM® Mentorship Circle in Los Angeles is designed to support property managers pursuing their CPM® designation by providing cross-functional networking opportunities, guidance throughout the candidacy process, and practical insights on successfully navigating the certification journey. Participants gain increased confidence, enhanced communication skills, and broader exposure to the real estate management industry in Los Angeles, helping them grow both professionally and personally.
CPM® Mentorship Circles in Los Angeles bring together small groups of 2–3 CPM® candidates who meet virtually every other month for 30-minute sessions during the three months leading up to the Capstone Final Exam. Each circle is led by an experienced, active CPM®, providing personalized guidance and support to help candidates succeed in their property management certification and advance their careers in Los Angeles real estate.
CPM Mentorship
Circle Leaders
Become a CPM® Mentorship Circle Leader to guide property managers through their certification journey with a small time commitment of just 1–1.5 hours per month. Mentors must hold an active CPM® designation, be current on dues, and have attended at least one IREM LA event in the past 12 months. You’ll facilitate small virtual circles of 2–3 CPM® candidates every other month for 30-minute sessions over a three-month period leading up to the Capstone Final Exam, attend a brief 30-minute virtual orientation, and receive resources including your circle roster, conversation prompts, and communication templates.
Mentors also participate in one 30-minute virtual check-in mid-season, attend a chapter-sponsored IREM LA in-person event with mentees, and join monthly 30-minute program meetings. Your role requires minimal preparation, allowing space for interactive discussions on shared topics of interest. Mentors provide continuous guidance as mentees reach the finish line, introduce their mentees to professional networks, and share practical insights and strategies from their own CPM® journey.
By becoming a mentor, you’re not only helping candidates succeed—you’re contributing to a stronger, more connected Los Angeles property management community, shaping the next generation of leaders, and leaving a lasting impact on the profession you love.
CPM Mentorship
Circle Mentees
Participating as a CPM® Mentorship Circle Mentee is open to active CPM® candidates who are current on their dues, have attended at least one IREM LA event in the past 12 months, and completed four or more CPM® Track courses. Mentees attend a 30-minute virtual orientation to meet their circle and then participate in six 30-minute virtual circle meetings every other month over the three-month season, working with the same group of peers to prepare for the Capstone Final Exam.
Mentees also join one IREM LA in-person event with their mentor, fully covered by the chapter (excluding the Gala or Dodgers Night). These circles provide a safe space to collaborate, share best practices, and strategize course completion while building confidence and gaining exposure to professional insights across the Los Angeles property management industry. Participants expand their network of trusted allies and have the opportunity to connect with leaders in other lines of real estate management.
By joining as a mentee, you’re not only advancing your CPM® journey—you’re contributing to a collaborative, supportive community, developing leadership skills, and engaging in a meaningful, interactive experience that strengthens both your professional growth and personal development in Los Angeles property management.