Do you thrive in a competitive environment, like working with people and have a passion for property? Take the next step in your professional development with our online real estate courses.
Whether you’re already working in an area of business connected to property or you want to start a new career, our flexible learning programmes will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to thrive in this fast-paced, lucrative industry.
Explore our course breakdown below or enroll now to get started.
Course Outline
While studying for a Diploma in Real Estate with ICI, you will take on the role of an employee at the Virtual Realty Agency, a thriving (fictional) agency. Course content is provided by means of a variety of ‘real-life’ scenarios that give you the chance to interact with Virtual Realty staff and clients. This practical approach is highly engaging and equips you for a variety of roles within real estate.
When you enroll in our estate agent course, you will complete the following units of study:
1 Property Sales - Provide Property Appraisal
- Establish and Expand Client Base
- Obtain Property Listings
- Market Property
- Undertake Property Sale by Private Treaty
- Monitor Sales Process
- Conduct Property Sale By Auction
- Prepare and Execute Documentation
2 Property Management - Effectively Manage Property and Account to Landlord
- Perform and Record Property Management Activities and Transactions
- Negotiate Effectively with Landlords and Tenants
- Maintain and Protect Conditions of Rented Properties
3 Business Practices - Manage Agency Risk
- Implement Personal Marketing Plan
- Clarify and Confirm Property Information
3 Agency Services - Provide Property Development and Marketing Services
- Present and Explain Property Reports
How Will You Benefit?
There are many benefits associated with studying our real estate courses online. For example, you will:
- Fast track your career in real estate
- Study a course that has been designed in consultation with experts in the real estate industry
- Dictate your own schedule, meaning you can fit your studies around work, family and other commitments
- Have access to a personal tutor
- Avoid the hassle and expense of attending in-person classes
- Save 10% on your fee by paying for the course up-front, or choose our interest-free weekly payment plan
Start reaping the benefits by enrolling today!
Career Prospects
Working in real estate gives you the opportunity to help clients through one of life’s biggest milestones. It’s a rewarding, varied career path and there are plenty of opportunities to advance your professional development.
Working as a real estate agent, you could be responsible for many different tasks on behalf of clients. This includes valuing and selling property, leasing and managing real estate, buying property and more. You could specialise in domestic property or commercial premises.
Career prospects in this industry are strong. People always need property, both residential and industrial, and so there is considerable demand for real estate agents.
Course Levels Explained
Diploma
This course leads to the awarding of a Diploma. This qualification recognizes the graduate’s capacity for initiative and judgement across a broad range of technical and management functions. Diploma holders typically have personal responsibility and autonomy (semi-independence) in performing technical operations or organizing others in the workplace.
Prerequisites
There are NO previous work or education requirements for entry into any course level. Graduates can expect higher course levels to result in higher potential salary, positions and skill capabilities.
Course Length
Students typically complete their Diplomas within 24 weeks.
However, you can study our real estate courses online at your own pace. You don’t have to worry about assignment deadlines. This means you are in full control of how long it takes to complete the learning programme.
If you wish, you can fast track the course and graduate in a matter of months. Or you can take much longer than this. We allow up to three years for you to complete your studies.
Study Mode: Online Learning
Our real estate course is delivered entirely via distance learning. This approach, which is also known as correspondence learning, gives you a flexible way to develop your skill set. You are not locked into a timetable, so you can fit your real estate agent studies around work, family and other commitments. Progress through the material at a time and place that suits you, and complete your studies on your own timeframe.
By learning online, you’ll also avoid the stress and expense of having to travel to physically attend classes. You can take assessments and access tutor assistance wherever you are in the world.
As well as offering a convenient solution, our real estate learning programme is designed to be highly practical, relevant and engaging.
Recognition & Accreditation
Our online real estate course is recognised and accredited by the International Association of Private Career Colleges (IAPCC).Like all ICI learning programmes, it takes a very practical approach. Rather than just focusing on the theory behind the industry, our courses give you real-world insights that equip you for a career in this exciting industry. Our real estate course is written and delivered by professionals with in-depth knowledge and experience of the property market and is specifically tailored to help you thrive as a real estate agent.
The ICI Real Estate course was not designed to qualify for any specific registration or licensing regulations. It is purely a property sales and management training course.
Already in the Profession or Industry?
Already working in the real estate industry? This qualification is for you. Completing this course is one of the most practical, direct steps you can take towards gaining a promotion or moving to a better paid role within this profession. It will further your knowledge of the industry and give you renewed confidence and enthusiasm for the subject area.
Course fees can be claimed as a tax deduction as long as the learning programme is sufficiently connected to your work activities.
What Do I Get?
All the materials you need to complete our online real estate courses are included in the course fee. When you enroll, you will receive:
- All required study materials and course notes
- Assignment projects with constructive tutor feedback
- A tutor who will answer all of your course and career questions and provide guidance.
Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive:
- A graduation certificate officially recognising your completion of the real estate and property course
- Transcripts indicating the units completed
- A letter of recommendation and validation for current and future employers
- Post-nominal letters placed after your name which indicate that you hold the relevant qualification. For example: John Smith, DipREst
- Job search assistance: discover more about our Graduate Career Services Programme.
Cut Off Date
Friday, 11th October 2024 is the next enrollment cut off date. Places are limited, in demand and entry into the course is on a first come first served basis.
Your enrollment is processed and acknowledged within 24 hours of the Institute receiving your application. You can expect to receive your course within days of enrolling. When you start your ICI course it’s at your own pace and you determine when you finish.
Don’t miss out. Enroll today!