​​​​​​​​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 CBT CBT CBT CBT CBT
Candidates 106 1726 1643 1804 1908 2281 1929
Candidates Passed 1111 669 961 982 960 973
Candidates Passed (%) 61% 58% 53% 52% 53% 51%
Total CMCAs 20,310 20,964 21,923 22,927 23,880 24,847

Last updated January 23, 2025

 

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.