Real Estate Division - Professional Development Courses | UBC Sauder School of Business, Vancouver, Canada

The Real Estate Division offers a series of short online Professional Development courses aimed at satisfying real estate practitioners' continuing education needs. All courses are offered through distance education in a self-study format (with an online quiz) or a live webinar .

Course Structure - Live Webinars and Self-Study

CPD courses range from one to four lessons, typically three to five hours of work per lesson. Students will receive an email with their CPD course login ID and password by the end of the next business day after submitting a course registration.

Live Webinars - Feed Your Future
The Real Estate Division periodically offers professional development courses in a live webinar ("web-based seminar") format. Students view a presentation on a topical issue by industry professionals. Webinars are generally available in November/December and at other times during the year subject to demand. Students taking a live webinar will be provided with access to supplementary materials online and some courses include a printed workbook. The student will be expected to complete two hours of self-study before taking the two-hour online seminar. Active participation in the seminar (e.g., through poll questions and evaluation surveys) is mandatory in order to receive the AIC CPD credits – an online quiz is required in some courses. Find out more about live webinars here. Please note, live webinar offerings are subject to enrollment.

Self-Study Courses
Self-study courses range from one to four lessons (typically 3-5 hours of work per lesson). In a self-study course, the student is mailed a printed copy of the course readings and is provided with access to supplementary materials online. The student reads the materials at his or her own pace and, when ready, completes a 20-question multiple choice online quiz. Links to recorded webinars () are provided in courses that have been previously offered as a live webinar. Find out more about self-study CPD courses here.

Continuing Education Requirements for AIC, BCREA, RECO, RECBC, BCREA

Most of the Professional Development courses, after successful completion of the quiz or active participation in the webinar, meet the continuing education requirements of the following organizations:

Appraisal Institute of Canada's Continuing Professional Development (AIC CPD) Program
BC Real Estate Association Professional Development Program (PDP). Approved courses and credits noted below. For a complete list of courses eligible for BCREA PDP credits, including BCREA Legal Update courses, click here.
Real Estate Council of Ontario's Mandatory Continuing Education (RECO MCE) Program
Real Estate Council of BC Relicensing Education Program (RECBC REP) (Select courses only, with their own measurement of credits - please see the REC webpage for more information)

See Credit Hours below for detailed information on how continuing education credits are awarded.

Please note that these courses do not qualify for credit for UBC degree, diploma, or certificate programs.

Classroom Offerings: The Real Estate Division is open to partnership arrangements with employers or professional associations who wish to offer classroom instruction to supplement Professional Development courses. Materials will be made available for a fee; contact the Real Estate Division for further information: info@realestate.sauder.ubc.ca.

Reserve Fund Planning Program: The Reserve Fund Planning Program (RFPP) is a national program designed to provide real estate practitioners with the necessary expertise required to complete a diversity of reserve fund studies and depreciation reports. The program covers a variety of property types from different Canadian provinces, offering both depth and breadth in understanding how reserve fund studies are prepared for condominium/stratas and other properties. Visit the RFPP webpage for more information.

Advanced Studies in Real Estate (ASRE): UBC's Advanced Studies in Real Estate program offers real estate professionals an opportunity to return for further study in specialized real estate topics (e.g., property development, appraisal, assessment, or management). The program is primarily aimed at graduates of UBC's Diploma in Urban Land Economics who wish to advance their studies into additional areas of expertise. Graduates of other equivalent real estate programs are also welcome. Visit the ASRE webpage for more information.

Credit Hours

CPD - CPD credit hours are for the Appraisal Institute of Canada's Continuing Professional Development (AIC CPD) Program and the Real Estate Council of Ontario's Mandatory Continuing Education (MCE) Program. The Real Estate Council of BC recognizes select CPD courses, with their own measurement of credits - please see the REC webpage for more information. CPD credits are awarded as follows:

Self-Study Courses:
- Maximum CPD credits for each course (listed in table below) are achieved by completing the reading and passing the final quiz

Live Webinar Courses:
- 2 credits for active participation in the webinar
- 2 additional credits for completing 2 hours of pre-reading
- Remaining credits for successfully passing the final quiz (where quiz is applicable)

PDP - PDP credits are for the British Columbia Real Estate Association's Professional Development Program (PDP).

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Course Offerings

Click on the course title for a detailed description and outline and recommended pre-requisites.

= self-study with recorded webinar
= upcoming live webinars

^* See Credit Hours above for more information on how credits are awarded

CPD Course Offerings	Register
CPD 101: Business Enterprise Valuation 2 lessons \| 7 AIC credits \| Self-study: $95 \|	Register
CPD 102: Valuation of Property Impairments and Contamination 3 lessons \| 10 AIC credits \| Self-study: $130 \|	Register
CPD 103: Agricultural Valuation (*Note: Not Currently Available) 3 lessons \| 10 AIC credits \| Self-study: $130 \|	Register
CPD 104: Hotel Valuation 2 lessons \| 7 AIC credits \| Self-study: $95 \|	Register
CPD 105: Highest and Best Use Analysis 1 lesson \| 4 AIC credits \| Self-study: $60 \|	Register
CPD 106: Multi-Family Property Valuation 2 lessons \| 7 AIC credits \| Self-study: $95 \|	Register
CPD 107: Office Property Valuation 2 lessons \| 7 AIC credits \| Self-study: $95 \|	Register
CPD 108: Seniors Housing 1 lesson \| 7 AIC credits \| Self-study: $60 \|	Register
CPD 109: Lease Analysis 2 lessons \| 7 AIC credits \| Self-study: $95 \|	Register
CPD 110: Creative Critical Thinking: Advancing Appraisal to Strategic Advising 3 lessons \| 10 AIC credits \| Self-study: $130 \|	Register
CPD 111: Decision Analysis: Making Better Real Property Decisions 3 lessons \| 10 AIC credits \| Self-study: $130 \|	Register
CPD 112: Real Estate Consulting: Forecasting 3 lessons \| 10 AIC credits \| Self-study: $130 \|	Register
CPD 113: Request for Proposals (RFPs) - Winning Strategies 2 lessons \| 7 AIC credits \| Self-study: $95 \|	Register
CPD 114: Valuation for Financial Reporting - Real Property Appraisal and IFRS 1 lesson \| 4 AIC credits \| Self-study: $60 \|	Register
CPD 115: Appraisal Review 2 lessons \| 7 AIC credits \| Self-study: $95 \|	Register
CPD 116: Land Valuation 2 lessons \| 7 AIC credits \| Self-study: $95 \|	Register
CPD 117: Exposure & Marketing Time: Valuation Impacts 1 lesson \| 4 AIC credits \| Self-study: $60 \|	Register
CPD 118: Machinery and Equipment Valuation 2 lessons \| 7 AIC credits \| Self-study: $95 \|	Register
CPD 119: Urban Infrastructure Policies 2 lessons \| 7 AIC credits \| Self-study: $95 \|	Register
CPD 120: Urban Infrastructure Applications 3 lessons \| 10 AIC credits \| Self-study: $130 \|	Register
CPD 121: Submerged Land Valuation 3 lessons \| 10 AIC credits \| Self-study: $95 \|	Register
CPD 122: Expropriation Valuation 1 lesson \| 4 AIC credits \| Self-study: $60 \|	Register
CPD 123: Adjustment Support in the Direct Comparison Approach 1 lesson \| 4 AIC credits \| Self-study: $60 \|	Register
CPD 124: Residential Appraisal: Challenges and Opportunities 2 lessons \| 7 AIC credits \| Self-study: $95 \|	Register
CPD 125: Green Value – Valuing Sustainable Commercial Buildings 2 lessons \| 7 AIC credits \| Self-study: $95 \|	Register
CPD 126: Getting to Green – Energy Efficient and Sustainable Housing 2 lessons \| 7 AIC credits \| Self-study: $95 \|	Register
CPD 127: More Than Just Assessment Appeals - The Business of Property Tax Consulting 3 lessons \| 10 AIC credits \| Self-study: $130 \|	Register
CPD 128: Retail Property Valuation 2 lessons \| 7 AIC credits \| Self-study: $95 \|	Register
CPD 129: Industrial Property Valuation 2 lessons \| 7 AIC credits \| Self-study: $95 \|	Register
CPD 130: Residential Appraisal Basics 3 lessons \| 10 AIC credits \| Self-study: $130 \|	Register
CPD 131: Commercial Appraisal Basics 3 lessons \| 10 AIC credits \| Self-study: $130 \|	Register
CPD 132: More than Just Form-Filling: Creating Professional Residential Appraisal Reports Webinar only \| 4 AIC credits \| $95 \|	Register
CPD 133: Valuing Residential Condominiums 2 lessons \| 7 AIC credits \| Self-study: $95 \|	Register
CPD 134: Rural and Remote Property Valuation 1 lesson \| 4 AIC credits \| Self-study: $60 \|	Register
CPD 135: Buy Smart: Commercial Property Acquisition 1 lesson \| 4 AIC credits \| Self-study: $60 \|	Register
CPD 136: Waterfront Residential Property Valuation (Coming soon: 2018) 2 lesson \| 7 AIC credits \| Self-study: $95 \|	Register
CPD 140: Statistics 101: Math Literacy for Real Estate Professionals 2 lessons \| 7 AIC credits \| Self-study: $95	Register
CPD 141: Exploratory Data Analysis: Next Generation Appraisal Techniques 3 lessons \| 10 AIC credits \| Self-study: $130 \|	Register
CPD 142: Mass Appraisal - Regression Analysis in Real Estate 3 lessons \| 10 AIC credits \| Self-study: $130 \|	Register
CPD 143: Appraisal Valuation Models (AVMs) - The Business of Mass Appraisal 1 lesson \| 4 AIC credits \| Self-study: $60 \|	Register
CPD 144: Geographic Information Systems and Real Estate 2 lessons \| 7 AIC credits \| Self-study: $95 \|	Register
CPD 145: Protecting Condominium Investments: Reserve Funds & Depreciation Reports 2 lessons \| 7 AIC credits \| Self-study: $95 \|	Register
CPD 150: Real Property Law Basics 4 lessons \| 10 AIC credits \| Self-study: $130 \|	Register
CPD 151: Real Estate Finance Basics 3 lessons \| 10 AIC credits \| Self-study: $130 \|	Register
CPD 152: Financial Analysis with Excel 2 lessons \| 7 AIC credits \| Self-study: $95 \|	Register
CPD 153: Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development 1 lesson \| 4 AIC credits \| Self-study: $60 \|	Register
CPD 154: Business Strategy: Managing a Profitable Real Estate Business 1 lesson \| 4 AIC credits \| Self-study: $60 \|	Register
CPD 155: Succession Planning for Real Estate Professionals 1 lesson \| 4 AIC credits \| Self-study: $60 \|	Register
CPD 156: Organizing and Financing a Real Estate Business 1 lesson \| 4 AIC credits \| Self-study: $60 \|	Register
CPD 157: Accounting and Taxation Considerations for a Real Estate Business 2 lessons \| 7 AIC credits \| Self-study: $95 \|	Register
CPD 158: Marketing and Technology Considerations for a Real Estate Business 2 lessons \| 7 AIC credits \| Self-study: $95 \|	Register
CPD 159: Human Resources Management Considerations in Real Estate 2 lessons \| 7 AIC credits \| Self-study: $95 \|	Register
CPD 160: Law and Ethical Considerations in Real Estate Business 2 lessons \| 7 AIC credits \| Self-study: $95 \|	Register
CPD 891: Fundamentals of Reserve Fund Planning 5 lessons \| 12 AIC credits \| A Reserve Fund Planning Program (RFPP Course)	Apply
CPD 899: Reserve Fund Planning Guided Case Study 14 lessons \| 12 AIC credits \| A Reserve Fund Planning Program (RFPP Course)	Apply
Additional Course Topics: the Real Estate Division welcomes your suggestions for future professional development courses. Please email us at info@realestate.sauder.ubc.ca with topics of interest.

¹See Credit Hours above for detailed information on how continuing education credits are awarded
² CPD 130 and CPD 131 are not applicable for AIC credit hours
³ Requires a basic calculator
⁴ Requires a business/financial calculator

CPD Course Offerings - Newest Additions	Register
CPD 123: Adjustment Support in the Direct Comparison Approach Learn how to reach defensible, credible value conclusions through applying both qualitative and quantitative analysis; applies to residential and commercial specialists alike. 1 lesson \| 4 AIC credits \| Self-study: $60 \|	Register
CPD 124: Residential Appraisal: Challenges and Opportunities Learn more about the business of residential appraisal, particularly with respect to CRA-designated members of the Appraisal Institute of Canada. This course also explores valuation-related specializations beyond appraisal. 2 lessons \| 7 AIC credits \| Self-study: $95 \|	Register
CPD 127: More Than Just Assessment Appeals - The Business of Property Tax Consulting Learn the fundamentals of property taxes and how they are determined, and develop the tools to help guide clients through property tax assessment appeals. 3 lessons \| 10 AIC credits \| Self-study: $130 \|	Register
CPD 133: Valuing Residential Condominiums Learn about the design, construction, and market valuation of various types of condominium (strata) properties. 2 lessons \| 7 AIC credits \| Self-study: $95 \|	Register
CPD 134: Rural and Remote Property Valuation Once you leave the city, different rules apply. Explore the key value influences for these unique properties, including specialized features like agriculture, timber, and gravel resources. 1 lesson \| 4 AIC credits \| Self-study: $60 \|	Register
CPD 136: Waterfront Residential Property Valuation (Coming soon: 2018) Examines the value-influencing attributes of ocean and lakefront properties, including issues such as view, access, beach quality, docks, and other features. 2 lesson \| 7 AIC credits \| Self-study: $95 \|	Register
CPD 145: Protecting Condominium Investments: Reserve Funds & Depreciation Reports British Columbia strata properties are required to provide a depreciation report to purchasers. This course explains how to interpret these reports, as well as the financial health of condominiums, to help answer clients’ questions. 2 lessons \| 7 AIC credits \| Self-study: $95 \|	Register
CPD 154: Business Strategy: Managing a Profitable Real Estate Business Client-focused decision making is critical to the success of your business. Learn how to develop and communicate your competitive advantage to build both short- and long-term successful client relationships. 1 lessons \| 4 AIC credits \| Self-study: $60 \|	Register
CPD 155: Succession Planning for Real Estate Professionals Learn how to develop long term plans for your business – whether nearing retirement or just getting started, all real estate professionals will benefit from preparing for the future and having a sound exit plan in place. 1 lessons \| 4 AIC credits \| Self-study: $60 \|	Register
CPD 156: Organizing and Financing a Real Estate Business Gain confidence in making complex decisions for establishing and building a successful real estate business. 1 lesson \| 4 AIC credits \| Self-study: $60 \|	Register
CPD 157: Accounting and Taxation Considerations for a Real Estate Business Lessen the “intimidation factor” of the accounting aspects of your business by learning about the tools needed to manage bookkeeping and understand taxation responsibilities. 2 lessons \| 7 AIC credits \| Self-study: $95 \|	Register
CPD 158: Marketing and Technology Considerations for a Real Estate Business Explore how to grow your business through building a professional brand, innovative marketing approaches, and applying technology to work faster and smarter. 2 lessons \| 7 AIC credits \| Self-study: $95 \|	Register
CPD 159: Human Resources Management Considerations in Real Estate Finding – and retaining – star employees and contractors is not an easy feat. This course discusses key elements to manage the employer-employee relationship. Professionals who employ an assistant, analyst, or other employees will benefit from this course. 2 lessons \| 7 AIC credits \| Self-study: $95 \|	Register
CPD 160: Law and Ethical Considerations in Real Estate Business Help ensure your business abides by legal requirements with this refresher of Canadian business law. The course also reviews the importance of professional ethics for all real estate professionals. 2 lessons \| 7 AIC credits \| Self-study: $95 \|	Register
Additional Course Topics: the Real Estate Division welcomes your suggestions for future professional development courses. Please email us at info@realestate.sauder.ubc.ca with topics of interest.

¹See Credit Hours above for detailed information on how continuing education credits are awarded.
² CPD 130 and CPD 131 are not applicable for AIC credit hours
³ Requires a basic calculator
⁴ Requires a business/financial calculator

CPD Course Offerings - For Residential	Register
CPD 105: Highest and Best Use Analysis Learn more about this crucial preliminary step in appraisal, required in all valuation scenarios for all property types. A refresher for professional appraisers. 1 lesson \| 4 AIC credits \| Self-study: $60 \|	Register
CPD 106: Multi-Family Property Valuation A detailed overview of design, construction, inspection, and appraisal considerations for condominiums and multi-family investment properties. 2 lessons \| 7 AIC credits \| Self-study: $95 \|	Register
CPD 115: Appraisal Review Learn how to review reports for appropriateness and reasonableness, testing if the report achieved the client’s purpose. 2 lessons \| 7 AIC credits \| Self-study: $95 \|	Register
CPD 116: Land Valuation Explore fundamental skills for valuing various types of land. Methods range from simple to highly complex and are applicable to many different real estate specializations, from investment to recreational and beyond. 2 lessons \| 7 AIC credits \| Self-study: $95 \|	Register
CPD 117: Exposure & Marketing Time: Valuation Impacts Explores the obligations of appraisers related to time estimates, including how to justify and support opinions of exposure time and marketing time. 1 lesson \| 4 AIC credits \| Self-study: $60 \|	Register
CPD 123: Adjustment Support in the Direct Comparison Approach Learn how to reach defensible, credible value conclusions through applying both qualitative and quantitative analysis; applies to residential and commercial specialists alike. 1 lesson \| 4 AIC credits \| Self-study: $60 \|	Register
CPD 124: Residential Appraisal: Challenges and Opportunities Learn more about the business of residential appraisal, particularly with respect to CRA-designated members of the Appraisal Institute of Canada. This course also explores valuation-related specializations beyond appraisal. 2 lessons \| 7 AIC credits \| Self-study: $95 \|	Register
CPD 126: Getting to Green – Energy Efficient and Sustainable Housing Explore the potential market value benefits from going “green”. Professionals will gain an understanding of the relationship between the cost and added value of green elements, helping to advise clients on sustainable investment decisions. 2 lessons \| 7 AIC credits \| Self-study: $95 \|	Register
CPD 133: Valuing Residential Condominiums Learn about the design, construction, and market valuation of various types of condominium (strata) properties. 2 lessons \| 7 AIC credits \| Self-study: $95 \|	Register
CPD 134: Rural and Remote Property Valuation Once you leave the city, different rules apply. Explore the key value influences for these unique properties, including specialized features like agriculture, timber, and gravel resources. 1 lesson \| 4 AIC credits \| Self-study: $60 \|	Register
CPD 136: Waterfront Residential Property Valuation (Coming soon: 2018) Examines the value-influencing attributes of ocean and lakefront properties, including issues such as view, access, beach quality, docks, and other features. 2 lesson \| 7 AIC credits \| Self-study: $95 \|	Register
CPD 144: Geographic Information Systems and Real Estate Discover how digital mapping can broaden your real estate service offerings. This course illustrates how geographic data can help analyze and value properties. 2 lessons \| 7 AIC credits \| Self-study: $95 \|	Register
CPD 145: Protecting Condominium Investments: Reserve Funds & Depreciation Reports British Columbia strata properties are required to provide a depreciation report to purchasers. This course explains how to interpret these reports, as well as the financial health of condominiums, to help answer clients’ questions. 2 lessons \| 7 AIC credits \| Self-study: $95 \|	Register
CPD 153: Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development Build using the tools introduced in this course. Learn how to develop a business plan for a successful and sustainable real estate business. 1 lesson \| 4 AIC credits \| Self-study: $60 \|	Register
CPD 154: Business Strategy: Managing a Profitable Real Estate Business Client-focused decision making is critical to the success of your business. Learn how to develop and communicate your competitive advantage to build both short- and long-term successful client relationships. 1 lessons \| 4 AIC credits \| Self-study: $60 \|	Register
CPD 155: Succession Planning for Real Estate Professionals Learn how to develop long term plans for your business – whether nearing retirement or just getting started, all real estate professionals will benefit from preparing for the future and having a sound exit plan in place. 1 lessons \| 4 AIC credits \| Self-study: $60 \|	Register
CPD 156: Organizing and Financing a Real Estate Business Gain confidence in making complex decisions for establishing and building a successful real estate business. 1 lesson \| 4 AIC credits \| Self-study: $60 \|	Register
CPD 157: Accounting and Taxation Considerations for a Real Estate Business Lessen the “intimidation factor” of the accounting aspects of your business by learning about the tools needed to manage bookkeeping and understand taxation responsibilities. 2 lessons \| 7 AIC credits \| Self-study: $95 \|	Register
CPD 158: Marketing and Technology Considerations for a Real Estate Business Explore how to grow your business through building a professional brand, innovative marketing approaches, and applying technology to work faster and smarter. 2 lessons \| 7 AIC credits \| Self-study: $95 \|	Register
CPD 159: Human Resources Management Considerations in Real Estate Finding – and retaining – star employees and contractors is not an easy feat. This course discusses key elements to manage the employer-employee relationship. Professionals who employ an assistant, analyst, or other employees will benefit from this course. 2 lessons \| 7 AIC credits \| Self-study: $95 \|	Register
CPD 160: Law and Ethical Considerations in Real Estate Business Help ensure your business abides by legal requirements with this refresher of Canadian business law. The course also reviews the importance of professional ethics for all real estate professionals. 2 lessons \| 7 AIC credits \| Self-study: $95 \|	Register
Additional Course Topics: the Real Estate Division welcomes your suggestions for future professional development courses. Please email us at info@realestate.sauder.ubc.ca with topics of interest.

CPD Course Offerings - For Commercial	Register
CPD 101: Business Enterprise Valuation Business Enterprise Valuation (101): Real estate and business value are often intertwined. After completing this course, professionals can confidently work alongside business valuators and understand how to read and analyze business valuations. 2 lessons \| 7 AIC credits \| Self-study: $95 \|	Register
CPD 102: Valuation of Property Impairments and Contamination Develop the skills needed to analyze property value impacts from a variety of impaired conditions. 3 lessons \| 10 AIC credits \| Self-study: $130 \|	Register
CPD 104: Hotel Valuation Explore the advanced skillset required to value these unique properties towards offering a specialized service to clients. 2 lessons \| 7 AIC credits \| Self-study: $95 \|	Register
CPD 105: Highest and Best Use Analysis Learn more about this crucial preliminary step in appraisal, required in all valuation scenarios for all property types. A refresher for professional appraisers. 1 lesson \| 4 AIC credits \| Self-study: $60 \|	Register
CPD 106: Multi-Family Property Valuation A detailed overview of design, construction, inspection, and appraisal considerations for condominiums and multi-family investment properties. 2 lessons \| 7 AIC credits \| Self-study: $95 \|	Register
CPD 107: Office Property Valuation Explore the value-influencing elements for multi-tenanted office properties. 2 lessons \| 7 AIC credits \| Self-study: $95 \|	Register
CPD 108: Seniors Housing Gain a competitive edge in this emerging specialization by understanding the context and the challenges in the provision of market-based seniors housing. 1 lesson \| 7 AIC credits \| Self-study: $60 \|	Register
CPD 109: Lease Analysis A detailed exploration of residential and commercial leases, beginning with the basics and building to advanced leasing strategy. 2 lessons \| 7 AIC credits \| Self-study: $95 \|	Register
CPD 110: Creative Critical Thinking: Advancing Appraisal to Strategic Advising Expand your business to include real estate consulting or advisory services. Hone your research and analysis skills to help your clients make informed real estate decisions. 3 lessons \| 10 AIC credits \| Self-study: $130 \|	Register
CPD 111: Decision Analysis: Making Better Real Property Decisions Learn how structured decision analysis tools can help clients make better-informed real estate decisions. 3 lessons \| 10 AIC credits \| Self-study: $130 \|	Register
CPD 113: Request for Proposals (RFPs) - Winning Strategies Learn how to prepare responses to RFPs, to increase your chances for success. 2 lessons \| 7 AIC credits \| Self-study: $95 \|	Register
CPD 114: Valuation for Financial Reporting - Real Property Appraisal and IFRS Learn how changes in accounting standards have opened up opportunities in real estate valuation. 1 lesson \| 4 AIC credits \| Self-study: $60 \|	Register
CPD 115: Appraisal Review Learn how to review reports for appropriateness and reasonableness, testing if the report achieved the client’s purpose. 2 lessons \| 7 AIC credits \| Self-study: $95 \|	Register
CPD 116: Land Valuation Explore fundamental skills for valuing various types of land. Methods range from simple to highly complex and are applicable to many different real estate specializations, from investment to recreational and beyond. 2 lessons \| 7 AIC credits \| Self-study: $95 \|	Register
CPD 117: Exposure & Marketing Time: Valuation Impacts Explores the obligations of appraisers related to time estimates, including how to justify and support opinions of exposure time and marketing time. 1 lesson \| 4 AIC credits \| Self-study: $60 \|	Register
CPD 118: Machinery and Equipment Valuation Learn more about this specialized field, in how to analyze and appraise non-realty assets. 2 lessons \| 7 AIC credits \| Self-study: $95 \|	Register
CPD 121: Submerged Land Valuation Learn how waterfront land use can extend into the water itself, making the submerged water lot a valuable commercial property asset. 3 lessons \| 10 AIC credits \| Self-study: $95 \|	Register
CPD 122: Expropriation Valuation Learn the legal basis and valuation techniques involved in this specialty field of appraisal practice. 1 lesson \| 4 AIC credits \| Self-study: $60 \|	Register
CPD 123: Adjustment Support in the Direct Comparison Approach Learn how to reach defensible, credible value conclusions through applying both qualitative and quantitative analysis; applies to residential and commercial specialists alike. 1 lesson \| 4 AIC credits \| Self-study: $60 \|	Register
CPD 125: Green Value – Valuing Sustainable Commercial Buildings Discover how energy efficiency and sustainability impact the value of commercial properties, from interpreting the meaning of rating systems to evaluating the return on investment of sustainability projects. 2 lessons \| 7 AIC credits \| Self-study: $95 \|	Register
CPD 127: More Than Just Assessment Appeals - The Business of Property Tax Consulting Learn the fundamentals of property taxes and how they are determined, and develop the tools to help guide clients through property tax assessment appeals. 3 lessons \| 10 AIC credits \| Self-study: $130 \|	Register
CPD 128: Retail Property Valuation Explore retail property design and construction, as well as valuation and analysis techniques that can be used to determine defendable and credible values for various types of retail properties. 2 lessons \| 7 AIC credits \| Self-study: $95 \|	Register
CPD 129: Industrial Property Valuation Gain an understanding of industrial property design and construction, as well as the valuation and analysis of various types of industrial properties. 2 lessons \| 7 AIC credits \| Self-study: $95 \|	Register
CPD 135: Buy Smart: Commercial Property Acquisition Analyzing investment properties is both an art and a science; this course provides the tools needed to identify value-driven investment opportunities in commercial real estate, tailored around a client’s investing goals. 1 lesson \| 4 AIC credits \| Self-study: $60 \|	Register
CPD 144: Geographic Information Systems and Real Estate Discover how digital mapping can broaden your real estate service offerings. This course illustrates how geographic data can help analyze and value properties. 2 lessons \| 7 AIC credits \| Self-study: $95 \|	Register
CPD 150: Real Property Law Basics A refresher for real estate professionals on the essential legal underpinnings of Canadian real property law. 4 lessons \| 10 AIC credits \| Self-study: $130 \|	Register
CPD 151: Real Estate Finance Basics A refresher for real estate professionals on the financial aspects of purchasing and selling a property, including examples of the use of advanced mortgage applications in sales scenarios. 3 lessons \| 10 AIC credits \| Self-study: $130 \|	Register
CPD 152: Financial Analysis with Excel Real estate professionals working with commercial and investment properties will benefit from learning how to use Excel to structure and solve cash flow problems. Learn how to build custom models that can be tailored to clients’ unique needs. 2 lessons \| 7 AIC credits \| Self-study: $95 \|	Register
CPD 153: Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development Build using the tools introduced in this course. Learn how to develop a business plan for a successful and sustainable real estate business. 1 lesson \| 4 AIC credits \| Self-study: $60 \|	Register
CPD 154: Business Strategy: Managing a Profitable Real Estate Business Client-focused decision making is critical to the success of your business. Learn how to develop and communicate your competitive advantage to build both short- and long-term successful client relationships. 1 lessons \| 4 AIC credits \| Self-study: $60 \|	Register
CPD 155: Succession Planning for Real Estate Professionals Learn how to develop long term plans for your business – whether nearing retirement or just getting started, all real estate professionals will benefit from preparing for the future and having a sound exit plan in place. 1 lessons \| 4 AIC credits \| Self-study: $60 \|	Register
CPD 156: Organizing and Financing a Real Estate Business Gain confidence in making complex decisions for establishing and building a successful real estate business. 1 lesson \| 4 AIC credits \| Self-study: $60 \|	Register
CPD 157: Accounting and Taxation Considerations for a Real Estate Business Lessen the “intimidation factor” of the accounting aspects of your business by learning about the tools needed to manage bookkeeping and understand taxation responsibilities. 2 lessons \| 7 AIC credits \| Self-study: $95 \|	Register
CPD 158: Marketing and Technology Considerations for a Real Estate Business Explore how to grow your business through building a professional brand, innovative marketing approaches, and applying technology to work faster and smarter. 2 lessons \| 7 AIC credits \| Self-study: $95 \|	Register
CPD 159: Human Resources Management Considerations in Real Estate Finding – and retaining – star employees and contractors is not an easy feat. This course discusses key elements to manage the employer-employee relationship. Professionals who employ an assistant, analyst, or other employees will benefit from this course. 2 lessons \| 7 AIC credits \| Self-study: $95 \|	Register
CPD 160: Law and Ethical Considerations in Real Estate Business Help ensure your business abides by legal requirements with this refresher of Canadian business law. The course also reviews the importance of professional ethics for all real estate professionals. 2 lessons \| 7 AIC credits \| Self-study: $95 \|	Register
Additional Course Topics: the Real Estate Division welcomes your suggestions for future professional development courses. Please email us at info@realestate.sauder.ubc.ca with topics of interest.

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