Excellence in Commercial Real Estate
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 |
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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
Compare the time commitments between the CFA and CRI Certification.
Other Considerations
Learn more about the other considerations between the CFA and CRI Certification.