Steven L. Newman
Real Estate Institute Certificate Program

The Certificate in Real Estate

The Certificate in Real Estate is composed of nine required courses and seven elective courses and provides a comprehensive understanding of the industry and a basis for strong career growth in real estate. Students can concentrate in specific industry areas such as finance and investment, sales/brokerage, development and management, appraisal or housing and nonprofit development. Total certificate program tuition is $5,150 and a $50 application fee.

Most of the 22.5-hour courses (required) and 11.25-hour courses (electives) are New York State certified as continuing education units in real estate. The 48-hour New York State Salesperson’s Pre-Licensure Course is included as a required course for those who are not already licensed. Please note that the New York State education requirements for both Salespersons and Brokers will be expanded to 75 hours in June 2008. Please note that education requirements to become New York State Real Estate Salespersons and brokers will change as of July 1, 2008, requirements for Real Estate Appraisers will change of January 1, 2008 and new courses will be announced when requirements are official

Those wishing to take individual courses may do so without entering the certificate program. Costs are $295 for the 48-hour Salesperson’s Pre-Licensure Course, $465 for the Broker’s Course, $295 for all 15-hour Appraisal courses, $395 for the ARGUS Course, $465 for all 22.5-hour continuing education courses and $275 for all 11.25-hour continuing education courses.

Those enrolled in the certificate program may choose among a variety of concentrations, including real estate finance and investment, residential real estate, sales and brokerage, construction management, housing and nonprofit redevelopment—and a new Sustainability/Green Building program.


Core Required Courses:
NCP1000 Overview of the Real Estate Profession
NCP2000 Urban Land Economics
NCP3000 Appraisal Principles
NCP4000 Real Estate Finance 1
NCP5000 Real Estate Financial Analysis 2
NCP6000 Real Estate Salesperson Pre-License Course
NCP7000 Real Estate Law
NCP8000 Market Analysis
NCP9000 Real Estate Development

For a list of currently offered Real Estate courses click here.