What is a CCIM?
A Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) is a recognized expert in the
disciplines of 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 more than 9,000 professionals who hold the CCIM designation
across North America and more than 30 countries. Nearly 10,000 additional professionals
are pursuing the CCIM designation.
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 investment real estate. Additional curriculum requirements may be completed
through CCIM elective courses, transfer credit for graduate education or professional
recognition, and qualifying non-CCIM education. Following the course work, candidates
must submit a portfolio 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 ensures 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 real estate, the educational process doesn't end once the designation
is earned; there is a strong commitment among CCIMs
to continuing education.
Only 6 percent of the estimated 150,000 commercial real estate practitioners nationwide
hold the CCIM designation, which reflects not only the caliber of the program,
but also why it is one of the most coveted and respected designations in the industry.
The CCIM membership network mirrors the increasingly changing nature of the industry
and includes brokers, leasing professionals, investment counselors, asset managers,
appraisers, corporate real estate executives, property managers, developers, institutional
investors, commercial lenders, attorneys, bankers and other allied professionals.
Through this business network, CCIM members successfully complete thousands of
transactions annually, representing more than $200 billion in value.
Certified Commercial Investment Members are in more marketplaces in North America
-- 1,000 cities -- than all major real estate companies combined. Regions and
chapters provide designees and candidates the opportunities to promote business
and educational goals through local and regional forums and meetings.
Conferred by the CCIM Institute, the CCIM designation was established in 1969.
Courses leading to the designation are now offered throughout the world. For
more information, call (800) 621-7027.