Online Board Leadership Development Training

FREE for CAI-NJ Homeowner Leader Members!
$50 for Non-members

Whether you’re a newly elected board member or simply a homeowner living in a common interest community and interested in how your community is governed, this free, self-paced training program is designed with you in mind. Developed especially for homeowner leaders, this course will give you the foundational knowledge you need to better understand how community associations function and the vital role you play in that success.

At the end of the program, you’ll receive a certificate of completion and walk away with a solid grasp of how boards operate, make decisions, and serve the community.

What You'll Learn

This course covers the key components of effective community association governance, including:

  • The role of the board
  • Responsibilities, duties, and limitations
  • Legal and ethical responsibilities
  • The board’s relationship with management
  • Community governance, governing documents and local laws
  • Financial management and budgeting
  • Property maintenance
  • Risk management and insurance matters

This program is flexible and easy to follow—work through the modules at your own pace and revisit materials anytime. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your skills or start from scratch, this is your first step toward becoming an informed and effective community leader.

How to Access and Complete Your Online Board Leadership Development Training

  1. Sign Up
    Click the link below to create your account.
    https://cainj.youtestme.com/ytm57/login.xhtml?from=pages%2FstartLesson.xhtml%3FlessonId%3D100000%26faces-redirect%3Dtrue&registerDisplayed=true
  2. Wait for Approval
    Please allow up to 24 business hours for your account to be approved through membership verification. You’ll receive an email from YouTestMe with your username and password once you’re approved. Important: Please check your spam folders if you don’t receive the email with your login information, as it may be automatically redirected there.
  3. Log In
    Use the login link below and enter the username and password sent to your email.
    https://cainj.youtestme.com/ytm57/login.xhtml?from=pages%2FstartLesson.xhtml%3FlessonId%3D100000%26faces-redirect%3Dtrue&registerDisplayed=true
  4. Find Your Course
    Once logged in:
    • Click “Assignments” on the left side of the screen
    • Then click “My Training Courses”
  5. Start the Course
    Find the Board Leadership Development Course and click “Start”
  6. View the Slides
    Click the small eyeball icon next to each module to view the training slides.
    Note: If there is a test, you must view all slides before you can take it.
  7. Finish the Slides
    When you’re done with a slide presentation, click the “X” in the top-right corner to close it.
  8. Take the Test (if required)
    If a test is included, you must score 100% to continue. You can retake it as many times as needed.
    • Click “Continue” to begin
    • Answer all questions
    • After each answer, click “Next Question”
    • When done, click “Finish Test” then “Yes” to submit
  9. Check Your Results
    If you passed the test:
    • Go back to “Assignments” on the left
    • Click “My Training Courses” again
    • Then click “Continue” to move on to the next module
  10. Complete All Modules
    Repeat the process for each module. Once you’ve completed all training and passed all required tests, your certificate will be automatically generated.

Questions?

If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to contact the CAI-NJ office at 609-588-0030 or info@cainj.org.