CCIM Designation requirements may be completed through the General Candidacy Program, Fast Track Program or the University Fast Track Program.

Core Courses

• CI 101 - Financial Analysis for Commercial Investment Real Estate
• CI 102 - Market Analysis for Commercial Investment Real Estate
• CI 103 - User Decision Analysis for Commercial Investment Real Estate
• CI 104 - Investment Analysis for Commercial Investment Real Estate

General Candidacy Program

To earn the CCIM Designation through the general candidacy program, you must complete the following requirements:

• Become a Candidate of the Institute.
• Successfully complete all four Core Courses (CI101, CI102, CI103, and CI104).
• Successfully complete online CCIM Ethics Course.
• Earn three elective credits.
• Submit the Portfolio of Qualifying Experience before taking the final exam.
• Successfully pass the Comprehensive Exam presented twice a year.

Fast Track Program

The Fast Track Program is available to professionals who have earned the following designations: CPM, CMB, CRE, MAI/SRPA, RPA or SIOR. The Canadian designations, AACI, CLO, CRF and the FRI are also eligible.

• The Fast Track Program must be completed within a twenty-four month time period.
• Become a Fast Track Candidate.
• Successfully complete all four Core Courses (CI101, CI102, CI103, and CI104)
• Successfully complete the online CCIM Ethics Course.
• Fast Track Candidates are exempt from the elective credit requirement and from the Portfolio of Qualifying Experience.
• Successfully pass the Comprehensive Exam presented twice a year.

University Fast Track Program

Under this agreement a person completing the Master of Real Estate Development Degree program from a participating university and wishing to become a CCIM designee will need to complete the following:

• Submit the appropriate University Fast Track Application and apply for Candidacy.
• Upon approval of the University Fast Track Application, the following three courses will be waived from your core class requirements: CI 101 Financial Analysis, CI 102 Market Analysis, and CI 104 Investment Analysis.
• Successfully complete CI 103: User Decision Analysis Course.
• Successfully complete the online CCIM Ethics Course.
• Prepare and submit the Portfolio of Qualifying Experience before taking the final exam.
• Successfully pass the Comprehensive Exam presented twice a year.

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