CCIM Designation

 

The Designation

CCIM stands for Certified Commercial Investment Member. The CCIM lapel pin denotes that the wearer has completed advanced coursework in financial and market analysis, and demonstrated extensive experience in the commercial real estate industry. CCIM designees are recognized as leading experts in commercial investment real estate.

Investment Expertise

Above all, the CCIM designation represents proven expertise in financial, market, and investment analysis, in addition to negotiation. Courses in these core competencies are taught by industry professionals, ensuring all material reflects the state of the industry. With this real-world education, CCIM designees are able to help their clients:

  • Minimize risk
  • Enhance credibility
  • Make informed decisions
  • Close more deals

Who Earns the CCIM Designation?

Any commercial real estate professional is eligible to enroll in designation courses and ultimately apply to receive the distinction. Current designees include:

  • Brokers
  • Leasing professionals
  • Investment counselors
  • Asset managers
  • Appraisers
  • Corporate real estate executives
  • Property managers
  • Developers
  • Institutional investors
  • Commercial lenders
  • Attorneys
  • Bankers

Earning the CCIM Designation

Education Component

The education component of earning your CCIM designation is comprised of a four-course curriculum, an online ethics course, negotiation training, and elective courses from the Ward Center for Real Estate Studies. Your membership type will determine how many education requirements you’ll need to fulfill.

Portfolio of Qualifying Experience

To demonstrate their experience in commercial real estate, designation candidates must submit a portfolio of qualifying activities, transactions, projects, or work products. This portfolio can take one of three forms, depending on your level of experience and the type of work that will be included.

Transactional portfolios must meet minimum volume requirements:

  • Three (3) or more qualifying activities totaling $30 million or more; or
  • Exactly ten (10) qualifying activities totaling $10 million or more; or
  • Twenty (20) qualifying activities with no dollar volume requirement.

Learn more about the portfolio requirements.

Comprehensive Exam

The Comprehensive Exam is a full-day exam testing your mastery of the concepts introduced in the core CCIM courses.