Property Management Training Curriculum

In this course, you’ll examine the goals and values of Ashworth College, time management, creating a realistic weekly and monthly study schedule, the nature and purpose of assessments, how to study effectively to prepare for and take an online examination, and developing the skill sets necessary for success in the twenty-first century. You’ll also review the skills needed to initiate your own business, including positioning, marketing, investing, and obtaining financing.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to do the following:

• Identify skills needed to be a confident and independent online learner.
• Recognize the qualities and skills required of a successful entrepreneur.

This course serves as an introduction to the career of property manager. You’ll review common property management duties and what skills and characteristics are required to be successful in this field. You’ll also learn about the components of business success and how to craft a successful business plan.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to do the following:

• Summarize the roles and responsibilities of a property manager.
• Identify the key skills and characteristics of successful property managers.
• Describe how to formulate a business plan.
• Recognize how to establish a team and outsource tasks.

In this course, you’ll review the documents and records that property managers use and how they’re best organized and stored. Then, you’ll learn how successful property managers handle maintenance and repair issues and hire, train, and retain employees. Also addressed in this course is the management of vacancies, setting and changing rents and leases, and tenant relations.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to do the following:

• Explain the importance of recordkeeping and maintenance management.
• Summarize how to hire and retain personnel.
• Describe how to set, structure, and change rents, terms, and leases.
• Identify common issues that arise in tenant relations.

This course begins with a discussion of legal issues that are unique to property managers. You’ll review landlord-tenant law and discriminatory practices before studying topics in rental property financing, taxes, and insurance. Finally, you’ll explore specialized housing markets, including workforce, student, and affordable housing and providing access to disabled persons.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to do the following:

• Identify legal issues that are common to property managers.
• Recognize reporting requirements, records, taxes, deductions, and insurance as they relate to properties.
• Name special topics concerning property management, including workforce, student, and affordable housing.