Real Estate Broker Certificate of Achievement

Building off of the four (4) courses required for the Real Estate Salesperson Certificate of Achievement, the purpose of the Real Estate Broker Certificate of Achievement is to help a student complete the additional five (5) courses required to take the California Real Estate Broker licensing examination. Prior to taking the California Real Estate Broker's License Exam, the applicant must have completed five (5) required core courses and three (3) additional elective courses (see https://www.dre.ca.gov/examinees/requirementsbroker.html). The courses included in this certificate are designed to fulfill the coursework requirements for a student to take the written examination for a Real Estate Broker license, as well as to help develop a plan to launch a successful real estate career upon graduation. These courses also provide the basic background and information needed as a future employer of sales people in real estate. Upon successfully completing all California Department of Real Estate (DRE) requirements, including passing the examination, a license will need to be approved by the DRE. For additional information regarding the California Real Estate Broker license, refer to http://www.dre.ca.gov. The license is required of individuals who conduct licensed real estate activities as described by Real Estate Law in California. Students are encouraged to continue their real estate training by completing the requirements for the Real Estate A.S. degree or Certificate of Achievement. To earn a certificate of achievement, students must complete each of the required courses with a “C” grade or higher.

With existing Real Estate program enrollment and completion, as well as declared Real Estate majors, fairly steady or on the rise, this certificate is expected to provide an opportunity for students to earn another award while on their way to completing the existing Real Estate A.S. degree. The stackable nature of this certificate, as well as its online availability, is expected to increase student enrollment and completion.

1. Meet the requirements set by the State of California to qualify to take the Real Estate Broker licensing exam.
2. Prepare the student to successfully pass the State of California Real Estate Broker licensing exam.
3. Define the role, responsibility and ethical conduct of a licensed real estate broker in California.

Prior to taking the California Real Estate Broker Examination, an applicant must have completed five (5) required core courses and three (3) additional elective courses (see https://www.dre.ca.gov/examinees/requirementsbroker.html). Building off of the four (4) courses required for the Real Estate Salesperson Certificate of Accomplishment, the purpose of the Real Estate Broker Certificate of Achievement is to help a student complete the additional five (5) courses required to take the California Real Estate Broker licensing examination.

These courses also provide the basic background and information needed as a future employer of sales people in real estate. In addition to opening their own office, some brokers secure employment with commercial enterprises operating in the real estate industry (e.g., developers, government agencies, escrow companies, loan officer, mortgage banker, property manager).

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

1. Meet the requirements set by the State of California to qualify to take the Real Estate Broker licensing exam.

2. Prepare the student to successfully pass the State of California Real Estate Broker licensing exam.

3. Define the role, responsibility and ethical conduct of a licensed real estate broker in California.