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About Louisiana CCIM Chapter

The Louisiana CCIM Chapter was established in 1980 to further enhance the education and professionalism of the commercial real estate practitioners in the region. Our members include commercial real estate practitioners, brokers, appraisers, lenders, and other industry professionals. We also have had three of our members serve as International President for the CCIM Institute.

About the Chapter

The Louisiana CCIM Chapter serves as the focal point for quality education, networking and market services for the commercial investment real estate specialist, by offering resources enabling the commercial investment practitioner to deliver superior service to clients and customers. 


The objectives of the chapter are:

  • Promoting the image and reputation of the Institute and its CCIM designee members
  • Giving assistance and guidance to candidates seeking to become designees
  • Providing ongoing opportunities for real estate education and supporting the education of the Institute
  • Providing a forum for the exchange of information and business development among top CRE professionals

HOW TO EARN THE

CCIM Designation

Every candidate for the CCIM designation is required to complete an education component, pass the Comprehensive Exam, complete a membership application, and pay annual dues.

  • EDUCATION

    EDUCATION COMPONENT


    The education component of earning your CCIM designation is comprised of a four-course curriculum, an online ethics course, negotiation training, and elective courses from the Ward Center for Real Estate Studies. Your membership type will determine how many education requirements you'll need to fulfill.


    Visit our membership types page.

  • PORTFOLIO

    PORTFOLIO OF QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE


    To demonstrate their experience in commercial real estate, designation candidates must submit a portfolio of qualifying activities, transactions, projects, or work products. This portfolio can take one of three forms, depending on your level of experience and the type of work that will be included.


    Transactional portfolios must meet minimum volume requirements:

    • Three (3) or more qualifying activities totaling $30 million or more; or
    • Exactly ten (10) qualifying activities totaling $10 million or more; or
    • Twenty (20) qualifying activities with no dollar volume requirement.

    Learn more about the portfolio requirements.

  • EXAM

    COMPREHENSIVE EXAM


    The Comprehensive Exam is a full-day exam testing your knowledge of CI 101-104 concepts and is the very last step to earning the CCIM Designation. It's preceded by the Course Concepts Review, allowing Designation candidates the opportunity to review the key topics that will be covered on the exam. 


    Learn more about the Comprehensive Exam and Course Concepts Review.

Chapter Leadership

    • Join a Chapter Committee

    Interested in getting involved with the Louisiana Chapter?  It is a great way to work with colleagues and bring forward ideas to help the chapter grow and drive membership engagement. Select which committee is of interest, and we will be in touch. 

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