Frequently Asked Questions - International Program

Professionals whose primary residence and workplace is out of the United States for nine or more months per year are eligible for international membership. Apply for international membership.

You may take a course either in class or online with a CCIM instructor. Designation courses are also available online self-paced format. 

First, take a look at our schedule for a list of upcoming courses. If you find one that fits your schedule, contact the country administrator for the country where the course is being offered. Country administrators collect tuition and handle course logistics.

Tuition is set by each country. Please contact the appropriate country administrator for details.

The designation courses, CI 101 - 104, are available in an online self-paced format.

In addition to CI Intro, there is a series of 3-hour courses that cover concepts taught in the designation courses. These courses are not prerequisites for earning the CCIM designation.

Less time is spent on U.S. tax concepts. Otherwise, international course syllabuses and rigor match those of U.S. courses.

All courses are taught in English. In some countries, they are interpreted into the local language. In those countries, the English version of the textbook is printed side-by-side with translated text.

International CCIM designees do not have access to STDBonline and receive only the digital edition of Commercial Investment Real Estate magazine. Otherwise, the membership benefits are the same.

International candidates do not have to complete the CCIM Ethics course and are exempt from the elective credit requirement. For more information about designation requirements, visit international designation.

E-mail us: international@ccim.com
Call us: +1-312-321-4460 or 1-800-621-7027 (U.S. & Canada only)