Challenge Program

Challenge Program Agreement Form
International Challenge Program Agreement Form

Students have the option of completing any one of the CCIM core courses (CI 101 - CI 104) through our convenient Challenge Program. A student may take one or all of the core courses through this program.

How does it work?

• Register for one of the core courses and study materials are sent to you.
• You have 90 days upon receipt of course material to complete the course examination.
• The course examination must be completed at your local board or state/provincial association of REALTORS®.
• You will receive full CCIM course credit upon passing the course examination.
• You may order only one course at a time. Successful completion of the course examination must be demonstrated before the next course is ordered.

What's the cost?

The Challenge Program fee is $1090 per course for candidates and $1,345 per course for non-candidates. The cost for international students is $825 USD per course for candidates and $975 USD per course for non-candidates.

CCIM Challenge Program Advantages and Disadvantages

CCIM students may participate in the Challenge Program for any one or all of the core courses. The benefits and the potential downside of the Challenge Program are summarized as follows:

Challenge Program Benefits

• Longer Preparation Period - Students more comfortable with a longer preparation period could benefit from the Challenge Program. A student has up to 90 days from the time of receipt of the study materials until the exam must be taken.
• Less Out-of-office Time - Challenge Program students will only need to spend approximately 1/2 day away from their usual business day to take the proctored exam. This is in contrast to the 3 to 5 days required for an in-class course.
• Self-pacing - Students who are already experienced in the subject matter can study at their own pace, and spend as little or as much time as needed on a particular module.

Challenge Program Potential Disadvantages

The Challenge Program is not intended for all students. Some problems that have been reported include:

• Lack of Instructor Interaction and Support - Individuals needing student-instructor interaction perform better on final exams if they attend an in-class course.
• Lack of Networking Opportunities - Individuals seeking networking opportunities with other professionals should definitely attend a classroom offering. This networking opportunity is often cited as one of the major benefits of the classroom experience.
• Lack of Motivation - Many students find that without the structured setting of a classroom environment they do not stay on track with preparation for the course exam.
• Limited Retake Policy - A student who fails a Challenge exam may not re-take the exam. In order to receive course credit, he or she must attend an in-class course at a tuition fee of $550. In contrast, students who do not earn a passing grade on an in-class course may retake the exam once within 90 days of the original course date for a nominal fee.
• No CE Credit - State continuing education credit is granted only for in-class course attendance, and not for successful completion of the course through the Challenge Examination.