If you are a property owner, developer or landlord who is interested in the real estate market and need to understand what it takes to sell, lease, or rent your commercial property, then you can’t do it without a solid understanding of the real estate accounting and licensing laws and regulations that apply to your particular area. While you’re there, you will also be well versed in the ins and outs of the commercial real estate market including real estate pricing, sales financing, lease options, and lease contracts, as well as the tools and resources that you’ll need to effectively manage all of the aspects of your investment.
Through a partnership between KW and CCIM Commercial Institute (CCIM), KW will provide comprehensive, up-to-date training for all levels of property managers, agents and landlords. This training is designed to not only provide the general public with a solid knowledge base of the current industry trends, but to equip each individual with the ability to effectively manage their own financial responsibilities as a commercial property manager or owner.
The CCIM Certified Property Managers (CPMS) program is designed specifically to train property managers and management personnel on the latest commercial business practices, which are typically the best ways to keep property values at their optimal levels. This program is specifically intended for business professionals who are seeking to hire a property manager to manage their real estate portfolio. As part of their Commercial Management program, you will learn everything from how to select, purchase and maintain commercial properties to what to look for in qualified property management firms.
You will also receive extensive training on how to properly hire and supervise property management staff in order to make sure they are working well with the property owners. You will also be trained on the fundamentals of purchasing and leasing commercial property to properly prepare and present a proper leasing contract. in addition to becoming proficient in the field of property financing and real estate accounting. You will have the opportunity to choose from a variety of specializations in your CCIM CPM degree program including:
In addition to these offerings, KW also provides the opportunity for their CCIM certified Professional Institute (CCPI) Associate of Specialty in Real Estate (ASER) to give students the opportunity to pursue an online Certificate of Specialty in Real Estate Administration (COSERA). As the name suggests, the program can be completed entirely online and allows students to earn their CCPI Associate of Specialty in Commercial Property Management or COSERA certification as a full time or part time program.
For KW, CPOI is designed to provide students with hands-on experience on real estate related courses and modules, in addition to the on-site program. If you already hold an Associate of Specialty in Commercial Property Management (ASM), or CPOI, then you will receive online and classroom training on how to complete real estate accounting, lease and sales financing, lease options, lease contracts, as well as other real estate related topics such as how to handle contract negotiation, contract administration and contract enforcement.
Both of KW’s programs are recognized by the National Association of Professional Land Surveyors (NAPSL) and approved by their Professional Association. Because of these endorsements and recognition, you will be able to take the classes online and complete your certification on your own schedule, which allows you to take your courses at your own pace and complete your degree in as little time as possible. This also provides you the option of working at your own pace with your personal schedules to ensure you have enough time to earn your certificate in your preferred program. These programs are affordable, easy to complete, and offer a comprehensive approach to learning the various aspects of commercial property management.