What is a CCIM

What is a CCIM? A Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) is a recognized expert in commercial and investment real estate. A CCIM is an invaluable resource to the commercial real estate owner, investor and user, and is among an elite corps of 7,500 professionals across North America, Europe, Asia and the Caribbean who hold the CCIM designation – the “Ph.D. of commercial real estate.” Recognized for its preeminence within the industry, the CCIM curriculum represents the core knowledge expected of commercial investment practitioners, regardless of the diversity of specializations within the industry. The CCIM curriculum consists of four core courses that incorporate the essential CCIM skill sets: financial analysis, market analysis, user decision analysis and investment analysis for commercial real estate. Following the course work, candidates must submit a resume of closed transactions and/or consultations showing a depth of experience in the commercial-investment field. After fulfilling these requirements, candidates must successfully complete a comprehensive examination to earn the CCIM designation.

This designation process endures that CCIMs are proficient not only in theory, but also in practice. With such a wide range of subjects to be mastered and in a dynamic business such as commercial real estate, the educational process doesn't end once the designation is earned; there is a strong commitment among CCIMs to continuing education. Less than 6 percent of the estimated 125,000 commercial real estate practitioners nationwide hold the CCIM designation, which reflects not only the caliber of the program, but why it is one of the most coveted and respected designations in the industry. Through the CCIM business network, and through enhanced communication with the CCIM digital network, CCIM Institute members successfully complete approximately 156,000 transactions annually, representing more than $400 billion. The CCIM designation was established in 1969. For more information, call 800-621-7027 or visit http://www.ccim.com.