ABOUT THE e-PRO® FOR ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM


The Need For the Program

The way real estate practitioners sell real estate today is not the way they sold it 20, 15, 10, even 5 years ago. The way they sell it today is not the way they will sell it tomorrow. The driving force behind this change is technology and the Internet. In this changing environment, associations must work to remain relevant to the membership. The more emphasis and influence an association has in its efforts to move its membership online, the more valuable the association is to its members. In other words, the support of members during their own transition from an analog (manual systems, paper based) to a digital business structure provides an opportunity for the association to become a valued technology partner for its members.

Associations must continue to enhance efficiencies of operation and dissemination of information by dealing more and more with their members in an online, web-enabled environment. The time savings in using the Internet for member communications and information can help the association's bottom line.


Key Points About The Program

e-PRO® is NAR's ONLY Technology Certification Program For Association Management:

  • Teaches to all levels of prior technology knowledge
  • Taught online, at any time, from any computer with Internet access

Benefits of becoming an e-PRO® for Association Management:

  • Improve your online proficiency with e-mail and the web
  • Gain valuable online marketing tips
  • Access to the Community of e-PRO® for Association Management professionals and experts
  • Obtain the NAR Certification, e-PRO® for Association Management, The Official Technology Certification Program of the National Association of REALTORS®.

e-PRO® for Association Management Program Goals:

  • Bring to the Association Executive and Staff Specialist a convenient and thorough method of acquiring the skills necessary to service the member and the "Connected Consumer"
  • Build and support an Online Community of e-PRO® for Association Management graduates


e-PRO® Course Design - The e-PRO® experience

The course of instruction will consist of 4 Modules:

  • Module 1: Understanding the Miracle of the Internet
  • Module 2: E-mail Communication and Marketing
  • Module 3: WWW - Marketing, Publishing, Service and Support
  • Module 4: Putting the Internet and Technology to Work for You - Virtual Community and Tools of the Trade

And, included with your enrollment is complimentary access to The National Association of REALTORS® Web 2.0 & Social Media Course. The contents of this course will cover:

  • Web 2.0 Concepts, Principles, and Core Characteristics
  • Technology Building Blocks
  • Social Media Applications and Uses
  • Integrating Web 2.0 Concepts into your Real Estate Business