Please note:

This program is no longer accepting new applicants. If you are currently enrolled in the program, please contact Moira Smee about plans for completion.

About the program

Conestoga College, in partnership with the Institute of Housing Management (IHM), presents a certificate program in Property Management. Property management is an exciting field that offers rewards and challenges while managing public and private properties, resources, people, and relationships. Property Management is not just about the buildings - it is about the people inside.

In this part-time, online program, you will gain the skills to develop successful business acumen to manage the bottom line, perform administrative duties and co-ordinate activities related to the rental management of investment property on behalf of property owners. You must also demonstrate effective problem-solving and interpersonal skills in providing services to diverse clients. It is recommended that students take the Property and Building Administration (ADMN1320) course first.

Receipt of the certificate qualifies you to become a candidate of IHM and is the first step toward achieving the designation AIHM (Accredited Member of the Institute of Housing Management).

Program information

All courses must be completed within 2 years of acceptance into the program.

Course fees to complete this program total approximately *$3,700.00.

*This is the estimated amount for domestic students and may differ if students take equivalent courses. Fees are paid when registering for each individual course and are subject to change each term.

Admission requirements

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, OR 19 years of age or older

Admission procedures

  • Submit a completed Conestoga College Program Application Form
  • Attach proof of Admission Requirements. Review Apply to a Program to learn how.
  • Final selection is made following an assessment of the admission requirements

Graduate opportunities

Graduates of the Property Management program are qualified to work in a number of positions for publicly and privately owned properties and involved in the day-to-day operations within the housing industry, such as maintenance, financial planning, staffing and resident management.

Unsure of which program best suits your long-term career goals? Student Recruitment Advisors can provide one to one advising for prospective domestic students looking to take a program at Conestoga College. Please reach out to SRA@conestogac.on.ca to book an appointment!

For more details on related occupations, job market information and career opportunities, see the Government of Canada website: https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/home

Program outcomes

  • Explain the basic legal principles and aspects of the law related to residential tenancies governing landlords and tenants in Ontario.
  • Apply problem-solving, time management, and effective communication skills to perform the day-to-day operations of an effective property manager.
  • Demonstrate analytical and behavioural skills related to the supervision of employees including team building, performance evaluation, discipline, personnel procedures, and recruitment.
  • Perform a variety of administrative and financial tasks including the marketing and advertising of rental units, preparation of accounting and financial statements, and budgets.
  • Develop plans to manage routine and non-routine physical building maintenance such as after-hours and weekend emergencies.

Program related resources

Program contact

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Upcoming registrations

Mark your calendar with our registration dates, so you can plan your future.

Winter registration: Opens November 4, 2024
Spring registration: Opens March 17, 2025