Courses
Each course is delivered online and your classes will run for two hours in the evening. Each course can be taken separately or, you can take them together to earn an executive certificate in Commercial Real Estate. Our programs offer live instruction with prestigious University of Colorado Boulder faculty and industry subject matter experts, and present an unmatched opportunity for you to build your peer network.
Fundamentals of Commercial Real Estate
Every Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. MST
April 19, 2023 - May 24, 2023
The Commercial Real Estate Industry touches on every aspect in business. Every corporation and company, no matter how large or small, needs expertise in real estate to grow, whether it is through acquiring additional land, building or space. Commercial real estate also connects with every aspect of our daily lives: where we shop, where we work, and where we live, and encompasses all aspects of development, sales, leasing, management, investment in or improvement of property, investment property, agriculture, hospitality, business, industry, and myriad of other types of property.
Participants in the course will study ground-up development, fundamental real estate finance, the ins-and-outs of the real estate contract, deeds and how to differentiate covenants within those deeds, and valuation of real property using traditional methods of appraisal.
*This course will have an optional in-person attendance on the first and last day of the course in order to meet with your peers in person and enjoy some refreshments and professional networking*
Fundamentals of Real Estate Finance for Non-Financial Professionals
Every Wednesday, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. MST
September 13, 2023 - October 18, 2023
In the commercial real estate industry, the ability to understand, interpret and react to the information contained in a company’s financial statements, finance policies or tenant’s financial statements can provide you with insights to position you way ahead of the competition. This course features financial concepts, standards, practices, and controls to ensure you are charting the path for growth and development as a knowledgeable industry professional. Knowing how financial information is derived and used will increase confidence in your ability to communicate effectively with company leadership, tenants, owners, and investors. This course will be taught by six commercial industry professionals from across the country, all nationally known and all with over 20 years of teaching in their areas of expertise to commercial real estate audiences.
Real Estate Law for Non-Lawyers
Every Wednesday, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. MST
October 25, 2023 - December 13, 2023
The University of Colorado Real Estate Center along with the University of Colorado Law School, presents a seven-week, 14-hour evening course, “Real Estate Law for Non-Lawyers.” Unlike many courses on this topic, ours will be taught by legal professionals who will explain in “practical terms” the issues facing both the landlord and tenant and deliver what you need to know about applying legal principles and practices as they relate to real estate today. The following subjects will be covered in depth: Basics of the U.S. Legal System; Principles of Contracts; Quick Title Actions; Deeds and Conveyances; Construction Law; Real Estate and Income Taxes; Insurance and Risk Management; and Dispute Avoidance and Resolution.
