Online Real Estate Development Certificate

The innovative Real Estate Development Certificate offered by the nationally-ranked W. P. Carey School of Business consists of four courses; each administered entirely online and designed to teach the critical steps in the development process. Learn how the development process works, how the various parts interface, and key foundational principles to successfully develop real estate with a W.P. Carey Real Estate Development Certificate.

The real estate development process involves the management of a complex, multi-dimensional web of activities carried out by a myriad of professionals working independently or in teams to influence the outcome of projects. The developer's objective is to identify what professionals are needed and then to organize them to facilitate their interaction and carry out the right development solution.

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Who should enroll?

The online Real Estate Development Certificate is ideal for real estate professionals interested in better understanding their industry as a whole, as well as those who are or intend to be real estate developers, those who want to know more about the real estate development and the issues and challenges of real estate development and those who work with real estate developers. The program is designed to take the knowledge and skills that you already possess and provide context, allowing you to expand your understanding and services and better communicate with all industry participants as well as your value proposition.

• Community leaders
• Governmental staff
• Commercial and Residential Real Estate
• Construction
• Planning and Design Professionals

Expected Knowledge, Skills and Abilitities

• General understanding of real estate and the real estate business
• Basic working knowledge of MS Excel (or a financial calculator), Word and PowerPoint
• Ability to actively participate in online discussions and apply critical thought
• Basic map-reading ability

Technology Requirements

The flexibility of the online Real Estate Development Certificate requires that your personal computing environment meets specific hardware and software requirements. A working microphone and webcam are also required.