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Curriculum

Expansive Curriculum

The CRI® Society’s expansive curriculum covers in detail the major components of the commercial real estate industry, making it a “foundation” certification for dedicated professionals.

Consider the below comparison on the breadth and depth of the CRI® curriculum relative to other programs.

Please note, however, that the below chart uses the CRI® curriculum as the baseline for comparison. The comparable programs may include content that is outside the scope of the CRI® curriculum. Compare the CRI® curriculum with that of complementary programs such as the CCIM®, the CMB®, and the CFA®.

CMB®

CCIM®

CFA®

Over all levels & electives of each designation*

Property Level

 CRI CCIM CFA CMB
MBS Concepts / Underwriting
Appraisal Techniques
Business / Ownership Structures
Bankruptcy Issues
Mortgage Finance
Mortgage Instruments
Mortgage / Contract Analysis
Leasing / Contract Analysis
Sale Leasebacks
Law / Legal Instruments
Taxation / Accounting
Environmental / Zoning
Investment Performance (IRR, NPV, etc.)
Legal Issues / Rights
Investment Analysis
User / Owner Decision Analysis
Market Analysis
Financial Analysis

Portfolio Level

 CRI CCIM CFA CMB
Regulatory Issues
Asset Allocation
Servicing Debt Securities & CMBS
Risk Management
Managing Capital Structures
Measuring Investment Performance
Fixed Income, Equities, and Derivatives
Ethical Conduct

* CRI: Levels 1 & 2    |    CCIM: Core & Electives    |    CFA: Levels 1, 2, &3    |    CMB: SOMB 1, 2, & 3

Certification Comparison

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Time Commitments

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Other Considerations

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