Recognizing Educational CRE Programs

Today, there are a myriad of resources available to individuals looking to further their skillsets within the commercial real estate industry.

Though previously, commercial real estate-specific degrees and certifications were not as widely-available, such programs have grown in popularity in recent years. Now, more young professionals are entering the job market with formal commercial real estate educations, and many established professionals are earning commercial real estate certifications while working within the field.

In effort to master both the basics and complexities of the industry, while honing in their skillset, individuals are able to gain a deeper education from various respected programs offered by colleges, universities and organizations. Such programs educate individuals through a myriad of courses, real life experience, applied knowledge, problem solving, group projects, internship opportunities and more.

Whether before entering the job market or while working within the field, many of today’s successful industry leaders have experienced the benefits of such programs.

Bestowing various degrees and certifications, these programs train future industry leaders for the opportunities and challenges of commercial real estate.

“Having a formal education in commercial real estate is an opportunity and advantage for anyone interested in a CRE career,” says Thomas Sherlock, a principal at Talonvest Capital. “For many individuals, that formal education provides the opportunity to start a career with a greater understanding of important fundamental factors in a variety of the industry’s interconnected specialties.”

Considering the immense benefits of earning a degree and/or certification through CRE programs at colleges, universities and organizations, GlobeSt. Real Estate Forum is conducting its inaugural CRE’s Most Influential Educational Programs recognition.

In effort to provide readers with a list of exemplary programs, and in hopes that individuals can gain insight and commence thriving careers in commercial real estate, GlobeSt. Real Estate Forum aims to identify the most valued and impactful educational opportunities within the industry.

Building upon its insight as a trusted industry source, GlobeSt. Real Estate Forum will collect submissions and shine a light on respected educational programs in effort to prepare and benefit the next generation of industry leaders. This recognition is not intended to serve as a ranking of the largest educational CRE programs, but rather, it aims to identify the most beneficial programs for industry professionals, regardless of size.

Whether you know of a worthy program from personal experience or second-hand knowledge, we invite you to nominate an esteemed program for GlobeSt. Real Estate Forum’s new recognition, CRE’s Most Influential Educational Programs of 2022.

The nomination deadline is March 4, 2022. To nominate, click here. 

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