Online Real Estate Certificates

[Troy Williams]

As I transition from my current professional practice and educational background of architecture into real estate, I'm considering to add to my knowledge base with a few online courses.  Of course I read and do a lot of self-educating, but I feel a few structured course from reputable academic institution (under 10k) couldn't hurt.  I've come up with 2 possibilities:

• Cornell University - they have two online real estate certificates via 6 courses, one in commercial real estate and one in Hotel Investments and Asset Management.  $3600 for 3+ months
• Harvard University Extension School - $7200 for 18+ months

Wondering if anyone else has tried these courses and can share their experience?

Thx,

Troy

[Neal Collins]

Troy Williams What are you looking to get out of the course? The certificate won’t be worth much, but you will gain a theoretical and academic perspective to the industry.

Those kinds of courses are actually great in person simply due to the networking with local movers and shakers in your local area. Check to see if there is a masters certificate course.

If you really want to do something online that is valuable that you can easily monetize then you may want to take a real estate agent course to get your license. It’s valuable content and isn’t a bad credential to have. You can legally get referral fees and broker deals. There are lots of continuing education opportunities after you get licensed as well. It is not a requirement that you become an agent either.