Candidate Services

Being a candidate of the Institute is one of the most important steps that a commercial real estate professional can make in his or her career. A candidate is a dues-paying member of CCIM Institute who is taking courses and/or pursuing the CCIM designation. Candidates receive an assortment of unique benefits that include substantial discounts on courses and conferences, access to the latest real estate and business technology services online, subscriptions to industry leading publications and so much more. Learn more about CCIM Institute Candidacy.

We invite you to explore these candidacy services web pages to learn more. If you should have any questions, please contact the CCIM Membership and Designation department at membership@ccim.com or 800-621-7027 (for outside the United States or Canada, call 312-321-4460) .

Getting Started

About Membership
Application for Candidacy
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CCIM Education

CCIM Designation

What is a CCIM?
Designation Requirements
Fast Track Program
Transfer Credit Application

Portfolio of Qualifying Experiences

General Portfolio Information
Step 1: Qualifying Activity Requirements
Step 2: Qualifying Your Transaction
Step 3: Preparing Your Narratives
Step 4: Preparing Your Comprehensive Case Study
Step 5: Portfolio Format/Forms
Frequently Asked Questions
Portfolio PowerPoint Presentation

Comprehensive Exam

Exam Requirements/Forms
CCR Online Prep Program

CCR/Comp Exam Agenda

Candidate Services

Member Login
Comp Exam Dates and Locations
Guidelines for Using Candidacy
New Candidate Press Release