​​​​​​​​ANNUAL REPORTS & STATISTICS

Summary of Certification Activities

The table below summarizes the CMCA certification numbers for the past six years, broken down by test format: paper and pencil (P&P) and computer-based test (CBT).​

 Summary of 2019 Certification Activities 
Summary of
2020 Certification 
Activities
Summary of 
2021 Certification 
Activities 
Summary of
2022 Certification 
Activities
Summary of
2023 Certification 
Activities
Summary of
2024 Certification 
Activities

P&P
CBT
CBTCBT
CBT
CBT
CBT
Candidates
106
1726
1643
1804
1908
2281
1320
Candidates Passed
1111
669
961
982
960
675
Candidates Passed (%)
61%
58%
53%
52%
53%
51%
Total CMCAs
20,310
20,964
21,923
22,927
23,880
24,593
Last updated September 25, 2024

The number of candidates approved for testing may not completely represent the total number of candidates who tested in the calendar year, as a candidate may apply in one year but choose to wait up to a year to take the exam. ‘Total CMCAs’ represent the total number of certifications awarded, including those CMCAs who have retired or no longer practice community association management. 

Retention Rate

CAMICB has awarded over 20,000 CMCA certifications. CMCAs are required to submit an annual fee to maintain the credential, and managers are required to submit documentation of the requisite continuing education biannually. If one of these pieces is not met (payment or continuing education), certification becomes inactive. The retention rate indicates the percentage of CMCAs who pay the requisite fees and submit the requisite continuing education documentation.

Chart of the CMCA Retention Rate from 2001 through 2024.