Basic Condominium Course
Now offered in a 2 day format!

• A must for all condominium directors, owners, and professionals who want a better understanding of the way condominiums function and should operate.
  
• Packed with up-to-date information vital to condominium boardrooms and property management offices.
  
• Courses are taught by a group of experienced and high profile professionals ... the experts of the condominium industry!
  
• A practical, hands-on course developed by the Canadian Condominium Institute designed to reduce the risks of condominium ownership by equipping condominium corporation directors with the specialized operational skills they need.
  
• New two day
  format to better suit your busy schedule.

Day One - Saturday, October 18, 2008

9:00 - 10:30 Intro, What is A Condo and Property Management
This introductory segment will deal with a wide range of condominium terms and definitions. Using the Condo Act as a guide, participants will receive an overview of a declaration, bylaw, rules and regulations. The session will focus on the nature and creation of a condominium, how it operates and the roles, powers, responsibilities and liabilities of the Board of Directors.

Hear an overview of what a property manager actually does – including the handling of legal issues, enforcement of the Act and by-laws, co-ordinating all financial dealings, and communicating with owners. The different types of management will be explained and the advantages and disadvantages of each outlined. Learn how to “direct” the manager to ensure that your condominium community is properly cared for.

10:30 - 10:45 Break

10:45 - 12:30 Insurance
This segment will help you understand the insurance requirements needed to fully protect your condominium and yourself as a Director. Questions of insurance claims, deductibles and appraisals will be addressed.

12:30 - 1:30 Lunch

1:30 - 2:45 Physical Building Management
This segment explores the effect of proper maintenance in avoiding expensive repair/replacement of garages, balconies and mechanical/electrical systems. Examine the aging process of townhouse and highrise condominiums and review the process of awarding contracts.

2:45 - 3:00 Break

3:00 - 4:30 Physical Building Management (Cont’d)

Day Two - Saturday October 25, 2008

9:00 - 10:30 Finance and Status Certificates
This session unravels the complexities of accounting for condominiums. It makes sense of common element assessments, allocation of expenses, internal controls, the budget process, and choosing investments. You will also learn the role of the auditor and his relationship with the Board and Treasurer.

10:30 - 10:45 Break

10:45 - 12:15 Finance and Status Certificates (Cont’d)

12:15 - 1:15 Lunch

1:15 - 2:45 Reserve Funds
The all-important reserve fund – as stipulated in the Condominium Act, 1998 – is discussed during this session including the legal obligations to establish and maintain one for major repair and replacement of common elements and assets. Learn how to implement a long-term plan and the effect of inflation and interest rates on cash flow projections. Delve also into what makes a valuable reserve fund study. Discuss the scope and format of these studies and who should conduct them. Indispensable information for the Director!

2:45 - 3:00 Break

3:00 - 4:30 Reserve Funds (Cont’d)

Basic Course Dates
Saturday, October 18th and Saturday, October 25th. Sessions are on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for two weeks at the Novotel North York Hotel, 3 Park Home Avenue, Toronto, Ontario.

Cost:

• $300.00 CCI Members
  
• $400.00 Non-Members

Course Notes

• A binder of handout materials is included in the price, reflecting the Condominium Act, 1998.
  
• Receive a free copy of CCI’s publication “The Condominium Act for Directors” and the “Condominium Handbook for Directors, Owners, Managers & Purchasers” ... perfect resources for condominium residents and directors!
  
• A certificate will be provided to any individual having successfully attended both full days of the Basic Course.
  
• This CCI Condominium Course counts for 12 CPE (Continuing Professional Education) credits with the Real Estate Institute of Canada.
  
• CCI is an independent, non-profit organization formed in 1982 with chapters across Canada, for the benefit of condominium corporations, residents, professionals and trade service suppliers.

Condominium Corporations may send a different delegate on each day for the price of one! Just notify CCI with the name of the directors who will be attending.

Attendees who complete both full day sessions will receive a certificate of completion.

This course qualifies for 12 RECO credits for realtors.

All courses to be held at:
Novotel North York Hotel
3 Park Home Avenue, Toronto, Ontario
9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

PRE-REGISTRATION IS A MUST!

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