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FIU Executive Education’s Condominium Board Member Training Certificate Program equips board members with the essential knowledge and skills to lead effectively. Approved by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares, and Mobile Homes, the program satisfies state certification requirements and is approved for Chapter 718, Florida Statutes (Condominium Associations) and Chapter 720, Florida Statutes (Homeowners Associations).

Developed by a nationally recognized condominium expert with a proven record of success, this program equips board members with practical strategies to tackle real-world challenges. Learn from case studies and gain insights from audit, legal, and insurance professionals, arming you with the tools to lead confidently and make a lasting impact on your community.

The program is divided into 3 Pillars ™

  • Proactive, Hands-On and Well-Organized Management
  • Financial Strength: Now and Into the Future
  • Leading People and Understanding Property Owners

Beyond covering key areas such as reserve studies and leading major repairs and renovations, the program also will elevate your leadership skills to successfully manage people, build trust, persuade, organize, and communicate to create harmonious and thriving associations.

Who Will Benefit

Condominium board members, property owners and management.

Learning Outcomes

After successfully completing this program, you will be able to:

  • Understand the three main systems of condominium association management.
  • Organize the voluminous data at your association.
  • Utilize the reserve study as a guide to current and future spending.
  • Organize and lead major renovations.
  • Strategically work with and manage attorneys, finance/audit and insurance and other professionals
  • Learn the main personality traits to help you understand people.
  • Successfully negotiate conflicts and disputes.
  • Create abundant, continuous, and transparent communications.
    • Create a culture of board member collaboration.
  • Streamline processes with numerous templates, checklists and how-to guides you will use repeatedly.

General Information/Custom Programs: FIU Business Executive Education can create custom training programs specific to the needs of your organization. Please connect with us by submitting the inquiry form below or contact us 305.348.4217 or fiuExecEd@fiu.edu.

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Schedule

Your program fee includes:

  • Digital Access to Educational Materials
  • Digital Access to Instructional Resources
  • Florida International University Certificate of Completion

SAMPLE Schedule, approximately 8 hours, self-paced

Chapter(s)Topic(s)Study Time
PART IPROACTIVE, HANDS-ON, AND WELL ORGANIZED2 hours
Learn effective strategies to stay organized, manage major renovations, and collaborate effectively as a board.
PART IIFINANCIAL STRENGTH: NOW AND INTO THE FUTURE3 hours
Understand the essentials of condo finance, from reviewing end-of-month statements to working with Florida specialists like condominium attorneys, CPAs, and insurance professionals.
PART IIILEADING PEOPLE AND UNDERSTANDING PROPERTY OWNERS3 hours
Master proven techniques to understand, manage, and communicate effectively with diverse property owners.

Approximately 8 hours over a maximum of 60 days

Topics

  • Keeping Organized
  • Reserve Studies
  • The Hired Manager
  • Major Repairs and Renovations
  • Board Member Collaboration
  • Learning from Sample Budgets
  • Understanding Month-end Financial Statements
  • The Main Personality Traits Help You Understand People
  • Creating Abundant, Transparent Communications

Financial Assistance & Discounts

FIU Executive and Professional Education certificate programs are noncredit and do not lead to an academic degree. As such, they generally do not qualify for traditional federal student financial aid (FAFSA). However, participants may explore Sallie Mae student loans, FIU discounts, employer-sponsored benefits, and external scholarships or workforce development assistance.

  • We offer several discounts to help make professional development more accessible.

    • FIU Students, Alumni & Staff – 20% Off: Current FIU students, FIU alumni, and FIU staff.
    • Group Discounts – 15% Off: Groups of three (3) or more participants from the same organization.
    • Special Promotions: Additional promotional offers may be available periodically. Sign up here to receive updates and special offers.

    Discounts cannot be combined with other offers and may be subject to program-specific restrictions.

  • Many organizations offer tuition reimbursement, professional development allowances, or educational assistance benefits to employees pursuing career-related training. We encourage you to contact your Human Resources department.

    Under qualifying employer educational assistance programs, employees may receive up to $5,250 annually in tax-free educational benefits, subject to applicable IRS requirements and employer policies.

    Learn More About Employer Educational Assistance – IRS

    Training Grants for Employers

    Employers may also qualify for workforce development grants that help offset the cost of training, upskilling or reskilling employees.

    Florida's workforce development network offers employer-focused training assistance programs, subject to eligibility requirements, funding availability and program approval.

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  • P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education (PCE)

    The P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education provides need-based grants of up to $4,000 to eligible women whose education has been interrupted and who are returning to school to gain skills for employment or career advancement.

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    CareerSource South Florida – Workforce Training Assistance

    CareerSource South Florida administers workforce training assistance, including educational scholarships and Individual Training Account (ITA) vouchers, for eligible participants.

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    Professional Association Scholarships

    Some professional and industry associations offer scholarships or financial assistance for certification preparation, professional development, and career training. Eligibility and funding vary by organization.

    The U.S. Department of Labor's CareerOneStop Scholarship Finder is a resource for researching available awards.

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  • Private education financing is available through Sallie Mae. We recommend beginning the loan application process at least two (2) weeks before your program's start date to allow sufficient time for processing and school certification.

    How to Apply

    1. Visit Sallie Mae – Career Training Student Loan.
    2. Select the Career Training Student Loan option.
    3. When prompted, select Certificate as your degree or certificate of study and Continuing Education as your major or specialty, if those options appear.
    4. Use FIU Executive Education school code: 00963598.
    5. Request financing for the exact program fee.
    6. Notify us via email fiuexeced@fiu.edu with your full name, telephone number, and selected program so our team may complete the enrollment process.

    Private loans are subject to lender eligibility requirements, credit approval, school participation, interest rates, and repayment terms. We encourage participants to review all financing terms carefully before borrowing.

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