Earn Your Commercial Real Estate Certification

Florida’s real estate market offers opportunities far beyond residential sales. The Certified Commercial Real Estate Essentials (CCRE) certification from Gold Coast Schools helps you build foundational commercial real estate knowledge, understand commercial transactions and leasing, and explore specialized asset classes. Whether you’re looking to diversify your expertise, work with investor clients, or better understand commercial opportunities, CCRE provides a practical introduction to commercial real estate.

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Expand your real estate knowledge beyond residential transactions

Commercial real estate involves different terminology, processes, lease structures, and client expectations than residential sales. Building a foundational understanding of these concepts can help real estate professionals expand their knowledge and better understand commercial opportunities. CCRE helps you build the knowledge and confidence to better understand commercial real estate and participate more effectively in commercial conversations and opportunities.

What you’ll get and pricing

Certified Commercial Real Estate Essentials (CCRE)

Online Self-Paced

$169

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What’s Included

  • 4 self-paced online courses developed by experts (8 hours total)
  • Official Certified Commercial Real Estate Essentials (CCRE) certification upon completion
  • Practical commercial real estate education for licensed professionals
  • Real-world instruction on commercial leasing and transaction fundamentals
  • Specialized training covering industrial, flex, healthcare, and medical real estate
  • Lifetime access to course materials
  • Introduction to the Commercial Real Estate Designation pathway

Explore new opportunities in Florida’s commercial real estate market

Certified Commercial Real Estate Certification

Florida’s growing economy creates demand for office space, retail centers, industrial properties, healthcare facilities, and mixed-use developments across the state. As a real estate professional, you may encounter investors, business owners, landlords, and tenants whose needs extend beyond residential transactions.

Picture this: A current client asks about leasing retail space in a busy commercial corridor. An investor wants guidance on an industrial property serving Florida’s expanding logistics market. A business owner needs help understanding options for a new office location. Instead of referring the opportunity elsewhere, you understand how commercial transactions work, recognize the terminology, and can confidently participate in the conversation.

That’s what the Certified Commercial Real Estate Essentials (CCRE) certification delivers: practical commercial real estate knowledge that helps you better serve clients, expand your expertise, and explore new opportunities in Florida’s diverse commercial real estate market. As you build your understanding of commercial leasing, transactions, and specialized property types, you’ll gain a stronger foundation for working with clients whose needs extend beyond traditional residential real estate.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Course Overview

Build foundational commercial real estate knowledge through practical, industry-focused training.

INCLUDED WITH MEMBERSHIP

Save on CCRE with a Gold Coast Schools CE Membership

The Certified Commercial Real Estate Essentials (CCRE) certification is part of your professional development benefits as a Gold Coast Schools CE member. That means you can build commercial real estate knowledge while completing your Florida continuing education and accessing additional tools designed to support your long-term professional growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the certification?

The certification includes four self-paced online courses totaling approximately 8 hours of instruction. Complete them on your schedule, from anywhere.

Is this certification self-paced?

Yes. All four courses are delivered online and can be completed at your own pace.

Who should take this commercial real estate certification?

CCRE is designed for licensed real estate professionals who want to build commercial real estate knowledge, better serve investor clients, or explore commercial opportunities beyond residential transactions.

Do I need commercial real estate experience before pursuing this commercial real estate certification?

No. CCRE was created as an entry-level certification for licensed professionals who want to learn how commercial real estate works, including transactions, leasing, and specialized asset classes.

What topics are covered in the certification?

The certification includes four courses covering commercial real estate fundamentals, commercial leasing, industrial and flex real estate, and healthcare and medical real estate.

Will this help me work with commercial clients?

CCRE provides foundational knowledge that can help you better understand commercial transactions, communicate more confidently with clients, and identify potential commercial opportunities.

Is CCRE part of a larger credential pathway?

Yes. CCRE serves as the first level in our planned Commercial Real Estate Designation pathway, which is designed to help professionals progressively build commercial real estate expertise.

Can brokerages purchase this certification for their agents?

Yes. Team purchasing options are available for brokerages and organizations interested in helping agents build commercial real estate knowledge and skills. Contact us today to learn more.