18VAC48-50-250: Introductory and comprehensive training program requirements

A. In order to qualify as an introductory training program under 18VAC48-50-30 or 18VAC48-50-35, the introductory training program must include a minimum of 16 contact hours and the syllabus shall encompass all of the subject areas set forth in subsection C of this section.

B. In order to qualify as a comprehensive training program under 18VAC48-50-30 or 18VAC48-50-35, the comprehensive training program must include a minimum of 80 contact hours and the syllabus shall include at least 40 contact hours encompassing all of the subject areas set forth in subsection C of this section and may also include up to 40 contact hours in other subject areas approved by the board.

C. The following subject areas as they relate to common interest communities and associations shall be included in all comprehensive and introductory training programs. The time allocated to each subject area must be sufficient to ensure adequate coverage of the subject as determined by the board.

1. Governance, legal matters, and communications;

2. Financial matters, including budgets, reserves, investments, internal controls, and assessments;

3. Contracting;

4. Risk management and insurance;

5. Management ethics for common interest community managers;

6. Facilities maintenance; and

7. Human resources.

D. All training programs are required to have a final, written examination.