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Prepare for property management licensing requirements with training on contracts, tenant relationships, budgets, risk, maintenance, conflict, contractors, and property operations.\

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\Hours\\40 - 60\\
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\Prerequisite\\Fundamentals\\
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Operational training for managed properties.\

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This program assists learners in meeting the regulatory requirements of a property management licensee in Alberta.\

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Study governing bodies, acts, regulations, contracts, landlord and tenant obligations, and property manager responsibilities.\

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Management operations\

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Learn budgeting, financial reporting, tenant selection, communication, conflict management, maintenance, and contractor oversight.\

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Property condition awareness\

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Cover measurement, construction, building systems, interior finishes, environmental stewardship, energy conservation, and rural property considerations.\

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  • Fundamentals of Property Management\
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  • Acts, Regulations and Governing Bodies\
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  • Introduction to Contracts\
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  • Landlord and Tenant Obligations\
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  • Property Manager Conduct and Responsibilities\
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  • Assessing and Mitigating Risk\
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  • Budgeting and Financial Reporting\
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  • Research and Marketing\
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  • Property Measurement\
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  • Selecting and Managing Tenants\
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  • Communication and Collaboration\
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  • Preventing and Managing Conflict\
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  • Documents and Contracts\
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  • Offers, Counteroffers and Negotiation\
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  • Construction and Industry Standards\
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  • Environmental Stewardship and Energy Conservation\
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  • The Building Envelope\
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  • Interior Finishes and Building Systems\
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  • Building Maintenance and Operations\
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  • Hiring and Managing Third-Party Contractors\
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  • Rural Properties: Land Descriptions\
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  • Rural Properties: Utilities\
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  • Rural Properties: Environmental Stewardship\
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Learn the work behind effective property operations.\

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Property management education connects contracts, tenants, owners, buildings, budgets, and risk.\

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Gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence to launch, grow, and thrive in your real estate career.

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