Ready to Jump-Start Your Career in Commercial Real Estate?
The Introduction to Commercial Real Estate Certificate program is an introductory educational curriculum designed to provide professionals with the basic principles of commercial real estate, financial analysis tools, and professional skills. It is being offered by The CCIM Institute, the premier educational organization in the commercial real estate industry.
Here’s what you can expect:
- Proficiency in key concepts that range from financial analysis tools to negotiation strategies, standards of practice, and much more.
- Highly-knowledgeable and experienced course instructors that bring real-world expertise to each course.
- Increased opportunities by expanding your network with course instructors and commercial real estate colleagues.
The Introduction to Commercial Real Estate Certificate is available to everyone looking to further their career in the industry. We hope that it serves as just the beginning of your educational journey with The CCIM Institute.
How Do I Earn The Introduction to Commercial Real Estate Certificate?
To earn the certificate, you must submit an application and complete 40 credit hours of coursework. Here’s how:
1. Login or create an account, add Introduction to Commercial Real Estate Certificate Application to your order, fill out and submit the application form, and remit the $195 application fee.
2. Complete three required courses (21 credit hours):
- Foundations for Success in Commercial Real Estate (10 credit hours)
- Commercial Real Estate Negotiations OR Preparing to Negotiate (8 hours)
- Self-Paced Ethics Course (3 credit hours)
3. Fulfill an additional 19 credit hours of elective courses offered through The CCIM Institute’s Robert L. Ward Center for Commercial Real Estate Studies.
- See a list of Elective Courses below through Robert L. Ward Center for Commercial Real Estate Studies below.
- Up to seven (7) of the 19 elective credit hours may be met through select courses offered by NAR®, IREM, RLI, and SIOR.
Additionally, you’ll receive credit for any required courses and/or elective courses already taken within the past five years.
Introduction to Commercial Real Estate Elective Courses
1031 Tax-Deferred Exchange
Member: $139 | REALTOR®: $159 | Non-member: $179
Course Hours: 2.0
Basics of Commercial Real Estate Accounting
Member: $229 | REALTOR®: $249 | Non-member: $269
Course Hours: 4.0
Building a Commercial Real Estate Consulting or Investing Business
Member: $189 | REALTOR®: $209 | Non-member: $229
Course Hours: 3.0
Build your own DCF Model in Excel
Member: $189 | REALTOR®: $209 | Non-member: $229
Course Hours: 3.0
Capital Markets: Making the Case for Investment Real Estate
Member: $119 | REALTOR®: $139 | Non-member: $159
Course Hours: 1.5
Commercial Real Estate Asset & Portfolio Management
Member: $229 | REALTOR®: $249 | Non-member: $269
Course Hours: 4.0
Commercial Real Estate Loan Start to Finish
Member: $189 | REALTOR®: $209 | Non-member: $229
Course Hours: 3.0
Communication Skills For Business Professionals
Member: $119 | REALTOR®: $139 | Non-member: $159
Course Hours: 1.5
Creating Reliable Valuations
Member: $119 | REALTOR®: $139 | Non-member: $159
Course Hours: 1.5
Disposition Analysis for Commercial Real Estate
Member: $189 | REALTOR®: $209 | Non-member: $229
Course Hours: 3.0
Feasibility Analysis for Commercial Real Estate
Member: $189 | REALTOR®: $209 | Non-member: $229
Course Hours: 3.0
Financial Analysis Tools for Commercial Real Estate
Member: $189 | REALTOR®: $209 | Non-member: $229
Course Hours: 3.0
Ground Lease Fundamentals
Member: $139 | REALTOR®: $159 | Non-member: $179
Course Hours: 2
Introduction to Commercial Real Estate
Member: $189 | REALTOR®: $209 | Non-member: $229
Course Hours: 3.0
Lease Versus Own Comparison and Analysis
Member: $229 | REALTOR®: $249 | Non-member: $269
Course Hours: 4.0
Loan Amortization in Commercial Real Estate
Member: $119 | REALTOR®: $139 | Non-member: $159
Course Hours: 1.5
Real Estate Risk Analysis
Member: $189 | REALTOR®: $209 | Non-member: $229
Course Hours: 3.0
Successful Strategies for Tenant Representation
Member: $189 | REALTOR®: $209 | Non-member: $229
Course Hours: 3.0
Surviving Volatile Markets: Mitigating Lease Risk
Member: $119 | REALTOR®: $139 | Non-member: $159
Course Hours: 1.5
Transitioning from Residential to Commercial Real Estate
Member: $189 | REALTOR®: $209 | Non-member: $229
Course Hours: 3.0
Using Excel as Your Financial Calculator
Member: $189 | REALTOR®: $209 | Non-member: $229
Course Hours: 3.0
FAQs
What’s the difference between the Introduction to Commercial Real Estate Certificate and the CCIM Designation?
The Introduction to Commercial Real Estate Certificate is the ideal way to enter the commercial real estate profession and establish a base of proficiency in the industry. The CCIM Designation is recognized as the unrivaled credential in the industry, providing you with advanced education, experience, and tools that denote the highest levels of expertise. View further details on the Introduction to Commercial Real Estate Certificate and the CCIM Designation.
How do I track my progress in the Introduction to Commercial Real Estate Certificate program?
You can track your progress from within your CCIM My Account.
What happens when I complete the Introduction to Commercial Real Estate Certificate program?
You will receive a framed certificate from The CCIM Institute, and you will receive a digital Credly badge. If you have not already taken advantage of the one-time $200 discount off the Candidate Membership fee, you will have up to one (1) year after completing the program to use the discount.
What affiliate courses qualify for the Introduction to Commercial Real Estate Certificate?
Up to 7 of the 19 elective credit hours may be met by providing proof of attendance at select courses offered by NAR®, IREM, RLI, and SIOR.
If you have any questions, please contact Jenae Grayer at certificates@ccim.com or (312)321-4462 | Derek Beacher at certificates@ccim.com or (312) 321-4482.