Frequently Asked Questions - CCIM Designation

The CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member) designation is a professional designation awarded by the CCIM Institute. Currently, more than 9,000 individuals hold this designation and approximately 10,000 candidates are pursuing the designation.

There are currently two programs to earn the CCIM designation:

General Candidacy Program

In order to gain the CCIM Designation under the general Candidacy program, individuals are required to:

• Become a candidate of the Institute.
• Successfully complete all four core courses (CI 101, CI 102, CI 103, and CI 104).
• Either the Preparing to Negotiate e-learning course or the two day Advanced Negotiations Skills workshop.
• Earn two electives.
• Prepare and submit the Portfolio of Qualifying Experience.
• Pass the Comprehensive Examination.

Fast Track Program

This accelerated program is offered exclusively to professionals who have earned one of the industry’s other preeminent designations: AACI, CLO, CMB, CRF, CPM, CRE, FRI, MAI/SRPA, RPA, SIOR. Under these guidelines individuals are required to:

• Become a fast track candidate
• Complete the four core courses (CI 101-104)
• Pass the Comprehensive Exam.

Please note that you have 24 months to complete the Fast Track Program.

The negotiation requirement is a prerequisite for CI 103. Candidates can choose one of two courses for completing this requirement:

• Preparing to Negotiate - This online, self-paced course takes approximately eight hours to complete.
• Advanced Negotiation Workshop - This two-day, in-class workshop provides comprehensive instruction on negotiations in a commercial real estate context.