Learning Pathways

The Center for REALTOR® Development’s Learning Pathways provide you with a clear plan for effectively and efficiently achieving your learning goals. Each path includes a group of related courses on today’s essential real estate topics. When completed, these paths will empower you with a specialized skillset that will help you enhance your work with clients.
Brokerage Management



Brokerage Management
Running a brokerage requires both business and people management acumen. Develop the systems and practices needed to build and sustain your business, including recruiting staff, maximizing performance, business planning, mitigating risk, and creating HR solutions.- CRB (any one course)
- C-RETS (any one course)
Please Note: Some of the courses in this pathway lead to an official NAR designation or certification, but Learning Pathways themselves do not. Please refer to a course’s product page to determine if the course goes towards a credential and to see the steps needed to earn the designation or certification.


Commercial Pro



Commercial Pro
The commercial real estate market is full of opportunity, but conducting business in commercial real estate is a very different process than conducting business in the residential market. Learn about commercial property types, client groups, transactions, valuation methods, and marketing strategies, as well as the resources needed to pursue a career in commercial real estate.- Commercial Pro – CCIM (any one course)
- Discovering Commercial Real Estate
Please Note: Some of the courses in this pathway lead to an official NAR designation or certification, but Learning Pathways themselves do not. Please refer to a course’s product page to determine if the course goes towards a credential and to see the steps needed to earn the designation or certification.


Community Focus



Community Focus
Being a successful REALTOR® requires the ability to work effectively with many different types of clients within a community. Gain an in-depth understanding of the characteristics of specific client groups so that you can best serve their buying and selling needs.- At Home With Diversity
- Military Relocation Professional (MRP) Certification Course
- NAR Green Day 1: The Resource-Efficient Home
- NAR Green Day 2: Representing Buyers and Sellers of Resource-Efficient Homes
- Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES®)
- Short Sales and Foreclosures: What Real Estate Professionals Need to Know
Please Note: Some of the courses in this pathway lead to an official NAR designation or certification, but Learning Pathways themselves do not. Please refer to a course’s product page to determine if the course goes towards a credential and to see the steps needed to earn the designation or certification.





Foundations



Foundations
Starting with a strong foundation is key. Learn the core skills you need to be a well-rounded REALTOR®, including professionalism, negotiation skills, working with both buyers and sellers, and keeping yourself safe on the job.- Accredited Buyer's Representative Designation Course
- Code of Ethics
- Real Estate Safety Matters: Safe Business = Smart Business
- RENE: Real Estate Negotiation Expert Certification Course
- Seller Representative Specialist (SRS) Designation Course
Please Note: Some of the courses in this pathway lead to an official NAR designation or certification, but Learning Pathways themselves do not. Please refer to a course’s product page to determine if the course goes towards a credential and to see the steps needed to earn the designation or certification.





Global Pro



Global Pro
In our increasingly connected world, it is essential to be able to work effectively with—and within—a rapidly changing multicultural real estate market. Gain an understanding of the characteristics of different global markets, how to take advantage of the opportunities that exist within these markets, and how to facilitate business with cultural competency.- At Home With Diversity
- CIPS (any one course)
Please Note: Some of the courses in this pathway lead to an official NAR designation or certification, but Learning Pathways themselves do not. Please refer to a course’s product page to determine if the course goes towards a credential and to see the steps needed to earn the designation or certification.


High-End Clients



High-End Clients
Working with clients who invest in high net-worth properties poses a unique business opportunity for real estate professionals. Gain the skills and knowledge needed to build a referral network and to help clients evaluate and select the property type, investment strategies, and financing options that meet their objectives.- Real Estate Investing: Build Wealth Representing Investors and Becoming One Yourself
- Resort & Second-Home Specialist (RSPS) Certification Course
Please Note: Some of the courses in this pathway lead to an official NAR designation or certification, but Learning Pathways themselves do not. Please refer to a course’s product page to determine if the course goes towards a credential and to see the steps needed to earn the designation or certification.


Marketing Pro



Marketing Pro
An essential part of any business is marketing. But in today’s technology-driven world, it can be challenging to distinguish yourself. Learn how to identify and build your brand, generate leads, and market the specific aspects of your business that make you stand out.- CRS (any one marketing course)
- Marketing Strategy & Lead Generation
- NAR Green Day 1: The Resource-Efficient Home
- NAR Green Day 2: Representing Buyers and Sellers of Resource-Efficient Homes
- NAR’S e-PRO® Certification Course
Please Note: Some of the courses in this pathway lead to an official NAR designation or certification, but Learning Pathways themselves do not. Please refer to a course’s product page to determine if the course goes towards a credential and to see the steps needed to earn the designation or certification.





Property Investment



Property Investment
Real estate offers many opportunities to build wealth, each with their own considerations and transactions. Learn about the different ways clients can invest in property and how you can support a client’s investment goals across these property types.- CRS: Property Management Essentials
- Discovering Commercial Real Estate
- IREM (any one course)
- Real Estate Investing: Build Wealth Representing Investors and Becoming One Yourself
- Resort & Second-Home Specialist (RSPS) Certification Course
- Short Sales and Foreclosures: What Real Estate Professionals Need to Know
Please Note: Some of the courses in this pathway lead to an official NAR designation or certification, but Learning Pathways themselves do not. Please refer to a course’s product page to determine if the course goes towards a credential and to see the steps needed to earn the designation or certification.





Skill Advancement



Skill Advancement
Moving beyond the basics and developing a specialized skillset can set you apart as a knowledgeable leader in your real estate community. Learn the ins and outs of key areas in real estate, including pricing strategies, negotiation, new homes, managing teams, and working with different generational client groups.- Buyers by Generation
- C-RETS (any one course)
- CRS (any one course)
- New-Home Construction and Buyer Representation: Professionals, Product, Process
- PSA: Pricing Strategies: Mastering the CMA
- RENE: Real Estate Negotiation Expert Certification Course
- Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES®)
Please Note: Some of the courses in this pathway lead to an official NAR designation or certification, but Learning Pathways themselves do not. Please refer to a course’s product page to determine if the course goes towards a credential and to see the steps needed to earn the designation or certification.







Sustainability Pro



Sustainability Pro
The long-term cost savings, health impact, and durability associated with sustainable homes continue to shape the real estate market. Take advantage of this niche by learning how to effectively serve “green” consumers. Gain knowledge of current trends in sustainable housing, ways to improve a home’s resource efficiency, and strategies for marketing the benefits of buying or selling a resource efficient home.- NAR Green Day 1: The Resource-Efficient Home
- NAR Green Day 2: Representing Buyers and Sellers of Resource-Efficient Homes
- Selling the Sun: Establishing Value for Solar Homes
Please Note: Some of the courses in this pathway lead to an official NAR designation or certification, but Learning Pathways themselves do not. Please refer to a course’s product page to determine if the course goes towards a credential and to see the steps needed to earn the designation or certification.



Tech Pro



Tech Pro
When harnessed effectively, technology and data can be powerful tools for your business. Learn about the platforms, resources, and strategies that you can leverage to help you enhance your business practices, better support clients, and generate new leads.- CRS Technology (any one Technology course)
- NAR’S e-PRO® Certification Course
- RPR®: Real-Time Data, Market Knowledge, Informed Consumers
Please Note: Some of the courses in this pathway lead to an official NAR designation or certification, but Learning Pathways themselves do not. Please refer to a course’s product page to determine if the course goes towards a credential and to see the steps needed to earn the designation or certification.



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