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Certified Apartment Leasing Professional Designation Training (CALP) - Spring Session

NAA Designation Credential for Apartment Leasing Professionals

Monday, April 13, 2026
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM (EDT)

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Event Details

The Certified Apartment Leasing Professional (CALP) is often the first credential earned in a career in residential property management, and assists leasing agents with integrating successful sales techniques, increasing resident retention, and meeting resident needs. 

This year, NJAA has partnered with national instructor Maria Pietroforte, to instruct the CALP training virtually! In this live instructor-led format, students will have the ability to engage with the instructor during class and collaborate with their classmates inside and outside of the virtual classroom. Combined with virtual activities and group homework outside of class, this exclusive training will give attendees real-world scenarios along with a thorough review of all aspects of the Certified Apartment Leasing Professional position.

This virtual setting will consist of an orientation so that all students understand how the virtual environment will function, as well as 4 half days of training, and a course refresher to ensure that all students are prepared for their exam.

This course will run from the middle until the end of April.

Course Objectives
  • Learn how to create an account with NAAEI to gain access to platform for apartment credential engagement (PACE)
  • Focus on professionalism and teamwork as well at organization, prioritization, and time management to effectively attract new residents through marketing
  • Enhance your knowledge and skills to effectively attract new residents, fill vacant unties, and ultimately maximize profitability by understanding how to market the property
  • Gain insight to create a competitive edge by understanding your competition and market surveys. Discover different techniques for the leasing process that build relationships
  • Form a strong sales foundation to effectively market apartments and optimize occupancy to achieve optimal profitability
  • Learning about current residents helps to understand community dynamics, identify potential issues and tailor your approach to meet resident needs and implement a marketing plan
  • Build a sense of community while improving resident satisfaction, leading to better overall property management
  • Learn the importance of Fair Housing laws and how this impacts property management to prevent discrimination in the rental process and ensure that everyone has equal access to housing

Certified Apartment Leasing Professional Training Schedule 

April 13, 2026
9:30am - 10:30am

CALP Online Training Orientation

April 15, 2026
9:30 am - 3:00pm
CALP Day 1: Bringing in New Residents
Marketing and Maintaining Your Community
April 16, 2026
9:30 am - 3:00pm
CALP Day 2: Why Your Competition Matters
Relevant Laws and How to Apply Them
April 20, 2026
9:30 am - 3:00pm
CALP Day 3: The Sales Process and Building Relationships
Effectively Meeting the Needs of Current Residents
April 22, 2026
9:30 am - 3:00pm
CALP Day 4: Market Analysis for Leasing Professionals
April 24, 2026
9:30 am - 3pm
CALP Review Session 
CALP Requirements
To obtain the CALP credential, candidates must complete the following:
  • Minimum of six (6) months of onsite property management experience in a leasing role (This can be obtained while taking the course; you will receive a provisional certificate until this requirement is met);
  • Successful completion of all the offered modules of the CALP course;
  • Pass the examination within six (6) months of declaring candidacy.

Note: This course requires the use of an eBook, which is included in the cost of the training. Attendees will have the option to print their eBooks themselves or purchase a hardcopy through Viatech and have it mailed to their address. More information about NAA eBooks can be found by clicking here.

About the CALP Exam
The CALP exam is a 1-part exam delivered via Live Online Proctoring (LOP) which can be done from the comfort of your home or office. LOP requires a webcam and audio capability for your computer, and must be scheduled four (4) days in advance according to proctor availability. The CALP exam is 2 hours in total and is 120 questions. If you do not pass the exam on the first try, there will be a retake fee of $60 paid to NAA.
For additional information regarding NAA exams you can click here for more information from the National Apartment Association. 
For additional information on this, or any other courses, please contact education@njaa.com