Real estate projects have many moving pieces — millions of dollars, groups of stakeholders, and teams of individuals working together to bring the projects to success, often over several years. Our flexible executive certificate programs, developed by Cornell’s expert faculty, cover today’s most relevant real estate concepts and strategies for commercial properties and hotels. The programs will equip you with the knowledge and skills to analyze real estate markets, navigate investments and finance, evaluate development opportunities, and more.
On day one of each course, you will be introduced to your course facilitator—an expert in the field—who will guide you, help you apply the material to your circumstances, and answer your specific questions. All courses are rich with examples, timely discussions, and assignments to help you apply your learning to real-world challenges and opportunities.
From perfecting project pitches to exploring best practices for sustainability, earning a Cornell real estate certificate will position you to make strategic decisions that advance your professional or personal projects.
7 Courses
- Introduction to Commercial Real Estate Development
- Managing Real Estate Development Projects
- Real Estate Site Selection Analysis and Decisions
- Creating the Real Estate Development Package
- Preparing and Delivering the Project Pitch
- Creating the Basis of Design for Real Estate Projects
- Instilling Resiliency in Real Estate Development Projects
DESIGNED FOR:
- Developers of complex, multi-unit projects
- Real estate portfolio and asset managers
- Project managers
- Underwriters
- Property attorneys
- Loan officers
- Facilities managers of complex, multi-unit properties
- Property managers of complex, multi-unit properties
HOW IT WORKS:
- Course Length:2 weeks
- Program Duration:3.5 months
- Class Size:Under 35 students
- Effort:3-7 hours of study per week
- Format:All Online
- Model:Instructor-led
6 Courses
- Real Estate Investment Decisions
- Financing Real Estate Investments
- Feasibility and Market Analysis
- Managing Real Property Rights
- Real Estate Appraisal Process
- Public Real Estate Capital Markets
DESIGNED FOR:
- Real estate investors
- Asset managers
- Underwriters
- Finance and business analysts
- Property attorneys
- Loan officers
- Property and facilities managers
- Project and portfolio managers
HOW IT WORKS:
- Course Length:2 weeks
- Program Duration:3 months
- Class Size:Under 35 students
- Effort:3-5 hours of study per week
- Format:All Online
- Model:Instructor-led
6 Courses
- Discounted Cash Flows in Real Estate
- Unlevered Real Estate Acquisitions
- Real Estate Debt Financing and Scenario Analysis
- Real Estate Development Financing
- Equity Waterfalls in Joint Ventures
- Real Estate Acquisitions Integrating ARGUS and Excel
DESIGNED FOR:
- Acquisition and asset managers
- Financial analysts
- Real estate investors
- Real estate development professionals
- Individuals looking to invest in commercial real estate
- MBA students
- City and regional planning professionals
HOW IT WORKS:
- Course Length:3 weeks
- Program Duration:4.5 months
- Class Size:Under 35 students
- Effort:4-5 hours of study per week
- Format:All Online
- Model:Instructor-led
6 Courses
- Real Estate Interests and Entities
- Contract Formation Principles
- Deeds and Title Issues
- Loans, Liens, and Foreclosures
- Legal Principles of Commercial Leasing
- Navigating the Entitlements Process
DESIGNED FOR:
- Real estate developers, funds, REITS, and advisory firms
- Real estate asset managers, property managers, and project managers
- Commercial leasing agents
- Professionals involved with real estate financing and investments
- Real estate brokers
- Anyone who owns real estate
HOW IT WORKS:
- Course Length:2 weeks
- Program Duration:3 months
- Class Size:Under 35 students
- Effort:6-8 hours of study per week
- Format:All Online
- Model:Instructor-led
6 Courses
- Leading Successful Property Management Operations
- Optimizing Asset Management Strategies
- Real Estate Leases
- Facilities Management
- Building Systems, Engineering, and Equipment Management
- Sustainability in Building Design and Operation
DESIGNED FOR:
- Property managers
- Real estate investors, developers, and financiers
- Aspiring or current professionals at real estate investment trusts (REITs) or advisory firms
- Anyone affiliated with the creation and use of real estate as a financial asset
HOW IT WORKS:
- Course Length:2 weeks
- Program Duration:3 months
- Class Size:Under 35 students
- Effort:3-5 hours of study per week
- Format:All Online
- Model:Instructor-led
19 Courses
- Introduction to Commercial Real Estate Development
- Managing Real Estate Development Projects
- Real Estate Site Selection Analysis and Decisions
- Creating the Real Estate Development Package
- Preparing and Delivering the Project Pitch
- Creating the Basis of Design for Real Estate Projects
- Instilling Resiliency in Real Estate Development Projects
- Real Estate Investment Decisions
- Financing Real Estate Investments
- Feasibility and Market Analysis
- Managing Real Property Rights
- Real Estate Appraisal Process
- Public Real Estate Capital Markets
- Leading Successful Property Management Operations
- Optimizing Asset Management Strategies
- Real Estate Leases
- Facilities Management
- Building Systems, Engineering, and Equipment Management
- Sustainability in Building Design and Operation
DESIGNED FOR:
- Real estate investors
- Professionals with financial or operational responsibility for real estate, investments, or financing
- People working for (or aspiring to work for) real estate funds, REITs, real estate developers, or real estate advisory firms
- Asset management professionals
HOW IT WORKS:
- Course Length:2 weeks
- Program Duration:9.5 months
- Class Size:Under 35 students
- Effort:3-7 hours of study per week
- Format:All Online
- Model:Instructor-led
6 Courses
- Introduction to Commercial Real Estate Development
- Managing Real Estate Development Projects
- Real Estate Investment Decisions
- Financing Real Estate Investments
- Leading Successful Property Management Operations
- Optimizing Asset Management Strategies
DESIGNED FOR:
- Professionals with financial or operational responsibility for real estate, investments, or financing
- People working for (or aspiring to work for) real estate funds, REITs, real estate developers, or real estate advisory firms
- Asset management professionals
HOW IT WORKS:
- Course Length:2 weeks
- Program Duration:3 months
- Class Size:Under 35 students
- Effort:3-5 hours of study per week
- Format:All Online
- Model:Instructor-led
6 Courses
- Financial Analysis of Hotel Investments
- Control of Hotel Real Estate
- Developing an Asset Management Strategy
- Achieving Hotel Asset Management Objectives
- Valuing Hotel Investments Through Effective Forecasting
- Valuing Hotel Intellectual Property and Structuring the Capital Stack
DESIGNED FOR:
- Hospitality professionals with financial or operational responsibility
- Lenders and investors involved in hospitality real estate projects
HOW IT WORKS:
- Course Length:2 weeks
- Program Duration:3 months
- Class Size:Under 35 students
- Effort:3-5 hours of study per week
- Format:All Online
- Model:Instructor-led
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