Real Estate Certificate Program

Establish a strong foundation for a career in real estate. This program provides you with the knowledge and training to enter the industry and meets the educational requirements to obtain a California real estate salesperson license. Formats: Online | In Person

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Courses

5 Required

0 Elective

Methods

Online

F-1 Visa Eligible

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This program is perfect for...

Career changers interested in transitioning to the real estate industry who want to learn the profession from the ground up

Those seeking comprehensive, high-quality training that fully prepares you to earn a real estate salesperson license

Real estate professionals seeking formal training to advance their careers, fill a knowledge gap, or transition within the industry

What you can learn.

Essential real estate principles and skills needed to obtain a real estate license

Day-to-day sales and brokerage practices from selling to closing escrow

The legal aspects of real estate including California property law and its influence on the industry as a whole

The economic foundations of real estate value, location theory, and more

Build Your Real Estate Career

Jump-start your real estate career at UCLA Extension. Our certificate program’s comprehensive curriculum goes beyond that of other exam prep courses, giving you the skills to succeed in the industry. Taught by industry professionals who bring years of experience and insights to the classroom, this certificate lays a solid foundation for you to work in single-family residence (SFR) and commercial real estate (CRE) sales.

This program meets the educational requirements to sit for the CA real estate salesperson license examination*. It also serves as the foundation for building your own customizable training. Add courses to meet educational requirements for the Real Estate Brokerage License or stack it with an advanced certificate in Real Estate Investment and Finance or Commercial Real Estate.

Format: Online or in person. Can be completed 100% online.

Duration: 6 months (full-time), 1 year (part-time)

*UCLA Extension is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Courses in this certificate equal four or five quarter units (excluding Business Ethics). Students who complete the certificate meet the college-level coursework required by the State of California Department of Real Estate to sit for the salesperson license exam.

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Step 1: Enroll in a Course

Courses in this program are open enrollment and paid for individually. You may take courses without committing to the program.

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Step 2: Become a Candidate

Establish candidacy in the certificate program to receive tailored information, lock in course requirements, and gain access to exclusive student benefits. Registration Fee: $200

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Important Note for International Students: Candidacy fees are included in your program fees and do not need to be paid separately.

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Cost and Fees

All courses in this program are paid for individually, unless otherwise noted. An application form is required to establish candidacy in this program. From the 'Apply Now' button, complete the online application and pay the application fee if applicable.

Application and Candidacy Fee

$200

Estimated Textbooks and Materials

$300

Estimated Program Tuition

$3700

Payment Options

Not eligible for VA Benefit
Federal Financial Aid is not available

We recommend starting with Real Estate Principles. Students must take all courses for a letter grade and pass with a program GPA of 2.50 or better.

The schedule of course offerings and instruction methods may vary. Please consult with a student advisor for more information. (310) 206-2714 or industrysegmentprograms@uclaextension.edu.

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Book an appointment with an Academic Advisor.

Drop-In Advising Hour
This informal Zoom event is a platform for current and new program students to connect and ask questions to program staff. Drop in for 10 minutes or stay for the hour. Have questions about the certificate or program, bring them with you!

Each first and third Wednesdays of the month, 11am-12pm PT.

Email industrysegmentprograms@uclaextension.edu for the meeting link.

Required Courses

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Real Estate Principles

This course covers the basic principles, economic aspects, and laws of real estate needed to obtain a real estate license and/or for better management of personal investments.

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Real Estate Practice

This course covers the elements of day-to-day real estate sales and brokerage practices, emphasizing the selling process and the handling of a real estate transaction from listing to closing escrow.

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Real Estate and Land Economics

This course covers the economic foundations of real estate value including location theory and theories of growth and decay of local areas, cities and regions.

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Legal Aspects of Real Estate

The course examines the legal issues surrounding real estate ownership and transfer in California, examining the range and scope of real property law's influence on various aspects of the real estate industry.

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Required Ethics Seminar

Business Ethics

This course explores the theoretical foundations and applications of business ethics.The coursework, tools, and discussions in business ethics provide a solid ethical foundation integral to all business careers.

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Optional Internship Course

Internship in Real Estate

This course provides eligible students an opportunity to earn elective credit toward the certificate program with an internship position that the student has secured and which Extension has approved.

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An internship in real estate can provide you with practical experience in a variety of real estate job functions. Certificate students must complete a substantial portion (generally 20 units) of the program curriculum, with a GPA of 3.0 or better, before enrolling in the internship.

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The UCLA Extension Real Estate Scholarship Fund was established in 2024 in partnership with Coldwell Banker Cares Foundation to provide financial assistance and greater access to education that students need while pursuing their careers in real estate.

This scholarship provides funding for an individual who has a passion for continuing education and professional development in real estate and who is working toward completion of one of the four real estate certificate programs. The scholarship is awarded bi-annually, each fall and spring quarter, and covers the cost of one course within the real estate certificate programs offered by UCLA Extension (value up to $900).

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