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Board Academy

Free educational courses for co-op and condo board members. Build the skills you need to serve your building effectively.

Training for Effective Board Leadership

Serving on a co-op or condo board is a significant responsibility. Board Academy provides the knowledge you need to make informed decisions, fulfill your fiduciary duties, and effectively manage your building.

Our courses are developed by experienced property management professionals and cover everything from financial literacy to NYC compliance requirements.

Self-Paced Learning

Complete courses on your own schedule with 24/7 access.

Video Lessons

Engaging video content with expert instructors.

Progress Tracking

Track your progress and pick up where you left off.

Certificates

Earn certificates of completion for your board portfolio.

Course Categories

Comprehensive curriculum covering all aspects of board service.

Board Governance
Fiduciary duties, bylaws, and best practices for effective board leadership.
  • Introduction to Board Service
  • Fiduciary Responsibilities
  • Effective Meeting Management
  • Board Elections & Transitions
Financial Management
Understanding budgets, financial statements, and reserve fund planning.
  • Reading Financial Statements
  • Budget Preparation
  • Reserve Fund Planning
  • Arrears Management
NYC Compliance
Local laws, filing requirements, and avoiding violations.
  • Local Law 97 Compliance
  • LL11/FISP Requirements
  • Annual Filing Calendar
  • Violation Resolution
Legal Fundamentals
Contracts, liability, and working with counsel.
  • Proprietary Lease Basics
  • Alteration Agreements
  • Insurance Requirements
  • Working with Building Counsel

What Board Members Say

"The Board Academy gave me the confidence to serve effectively as treasurer. The financial modules are excellent."

Board Treasurer

Upper West Side Co-op

"As a new board president, the governance courses helped me understand my responsibilities from day one."

Board President

Brooklyn Heights Condo

Who Can Access Board Academy?

Board Academy is available to all board members of buildings managed by Total Management NYC. Courses are included at no additional cost.

  • Board members of managed buildings
  • Unlimited course access
  • No additional fees

Not Yet a Managed Building?

Board Academy is one of many benefits of working with Total Management NYC. Request a proposal to learn more about our services.