The Robert L. Ward Center for Real Estate Studies, named after past CCIM Institute President Robert L. Ward, CCIM, was created to provide continuing education and thought leadership to CCIM Institute members and non-members on timely topics in the commercial real estate industry. As a participant, you'll tackle today's most relevant subjects, including current financial analysis strategies, communication skills, high-tech marketing strategies, and crowdfunding.

Why Ward Center Courses?

Real estate remains one of the largest contributors to gross domestic product in countries across the globe. Whether it's changes in the economy, your local market, or government programs and regulations, you need real-time information from the industry's most renowned thinkers and practitioners to ensure you're making the most of your real estate investments. Plus, these career-building courses are available in a variety of formats to fit conveniently into your busy schedule.

Specialty Programs

• Development Specialty Track

  This program provides commercial real estate developers, investors, and consultants with an understanding of the resources and business practices required for successful development projects. The program content is structured around the Real Estate Development Matrix designed by Daniel Kohlhepp, Ph.D., Academic Program Director for Real Estate and Infrastructure at Johns Hopkins Carey Business School.

Ward Center Topics

See courses by topic below, or view a list of all courses.

• Financial Investment Tools

  Make investment decisions based on strong finance fundamentals.

• Market Analysis/Technology

  Learn how to forecast and analyze demand.

• Professional Growth and Development

  Learn how to serve your clients better and grow your career.

• Tax Issues

  Learn how taxes impact investment.

• Business Development

  Find, secure, and keep clients.

• Specialized Programming

  Experience executive-level training on key topics.

• Negotiations

  Apply the interest-based negotiation model.

Do you have a workshop or course you'd like to teach?

Complete the Ward Center Course Submission Form.

Interested in hosting a Ward Center course?

Complete a request form to let us know when and where you'd like to host the course.

Interested in hosting a Site To Do Business course?

Site To Do Business is commercial real estate's advanced digital toolkit, providing essential data and tools to support financial, market, spatial, and competitive analysis. By integrating quality online data in a dynamic mapping environment, Site To Do Business helps professionals to serve their clients and win business.

If you're interested in hosting an Site To Do Business course, please contact Site To Do Business staff.

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