Certified Apartment Leasing Professional Designation Training (CALP) - Spring Session 2027
NAA Designation Credential for Apartment Leasing Professionals
Join Us Virtually for CALP Orientation
* Registration open until 4/5/27 at 12:00 PM (EDT)
Event Details
The Certified Apartment Leasing Professional (CALP) credential builds a foundation in residential property management, helping leasing professionals strengthen sales skills, improve resident retention, and meet resident needs.
Join NJAA and national instructor Megan Orser in April 2027 for live, virtual training featuring interactive discussions, real-world scenarios, group activities, and homework. The program includes orientation, structured training, and a dedicated exam prep and review session.
Course Objectives
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Develop professionalism, teamwork, and time management skills
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Strengthen marketing and leasing strategies to increase occupancy and profitability
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Evaluate competitors and conduct market surveys
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Build resident relationships, engagement, and retention
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Apply Fair Housing laws to ensure compliance and prevent discrimination
To earn the CALP credential, candidates must:
- Have a minimum of six (6) months of onsite property management experience in a leasing role (Experience may be completed during the course; provisional certification will be issued until met.)
- Successfully complete all CALP course modules
- Pass the CALP examination within six (6) months of declaring candidacy
Note: Course tuition includes an eBook. Participants may print it or you may purchase a hard copy if needed.
Students must attend all sessions in full, with cameras on, to qualify for the final exam and credential. Recordings are available only for approved emergency absences.
Before registering, review all course dates and NJAA’s full credential course attendance policy, including absence and make-up requirements.
For additional information on this, or any other courses, please contact education@njaa.com
Why Register for CALP?
April 6, 2027
CALP Online Orientation and Day 1
April 8, 2027
April 13, 2027
April 15, 2027
The CALP exam is administered through Live Online Proctoring (LOP), allowing you to test from home or your office. A webcam and audio capability are required. Schedule your exam at least four days in advance, subject to proctor availability.
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Format: One exam, 120 questions, two hours.
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Retakes: $60 fee.
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Accommodations: Contact NAAEI at (703) 797-0611.
Visit the National Apartment Association’s exam information page for additional details.