What is VPM Academy?

VPM Academy is a free training hub on the VPM Solutions platform that prepares Remote Team Members (RTMs) for roles in real estate and property management, helping companies hire job-ready talent quickly and confidently.

🎯 How It Works

1. Self‑Paced Courses
   Training is 100% online and self-paced. Courses are divided into short, video-based modules that cover everything from basic property management concepts to job-specific software and workflows.

2. Course Completion Required
   RTMs must complete the course (at least 90% progress) before they can take the final exam. This ensures they’ve engaged with the core material before certification.

3. Exams & Certifications
   RTMs must pass the exam with a score of 90% or higher to earn certification. If an exam is failed, no breakdown of missed questions is provided.

🧩 Core Course Topics

VPM Academy offers specialized training in:

• Property Management 101 (PM101)
  Covers U.S. industry laws, lifecycle of a tenant, leasing, maintenance, collections, and evictions.

• AppFolio Software Training
  Walkthroughs on resident management, accounting, and system navigation.

• Role-Specific Tracks
  Including:

  • Leasing Coordinator

  • Transaction Coordinator

  • Sales Call Management

  • Maintenance Coordination

🎓 Benefits

For Remote Team Members:

• Learn real estate and property management processes even without prior experience.

• Earn certifications to stand out and be visible in relevant job searches.

• Build confidence and gain credibility when applying to specialized roles.

For Companies:

• Hire certified RTMs with baseline knowledge—cutting training time significantly.

• Filter applicants by completed courses and certifications.

• Ensure your RTMs understand U.S. industry standards and software before onboarding.

🔧 How It Integrates with Hiring

• Job Listings: Companies can list specific certifications as job requirements.

• Applicant Visibility: Only RTMs who’ve completed the required courses and passed exams will be considered.

• Matching: VPM's TalentMATCH system prioritizes certified RTMs when referring candidates to hiring companies.

💵 Cost

All courses and certifications in the VPM Academy are completely free for both RTMs and companies. 

📘 Getting Started

1. Create an account on vpmsolutions.com.

2. Go to the VPM Academy from your dashboard.

3. Select the course that matches your role or goal.

4. Complete the course and pass the exam (90%+) to earn your certification.

5. Start applying for jobs that match your skills—or hire certified RTMs for your business.

📌 Summary Table

✅ In Summary

VPM Academy provides free, structured training that helps Remote Team Members gain skills—and helps companies hire confidently. With role-specific certification paths, job integration, and zero cost, it's a win-win solution for growing virtual real estate teams.