Real Estate Development Certificate of Achievement

Program Overview

The Real Estate Development Certificate of Achievement at College of the Desert equips students with the knowledge and skills for careers in real estate development, management, and investment. The 25-unit program covers topics such as real estate development fundamentals, architectural blueprint reading, and marketing. Graduates may pursue roles as small business owners, residential or commercial real estate developers, construction managers, or members of the trades.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Real Estate Development Certificate of Achievement at College of the Desert aims to prepare students for careers in real estate development, management, and investment. The program provides the foundational knowledge necessary for pursuing undergraduate studies in real estate development. Graduates may work as small business owners, residential or commercial real estate developers, construction managers, and members of the trades.

Outline:

The program consists of a total of 25 units, all of which must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.

Required Courses:

RED 010 Introduction to Real Estate Professions (3 units) RED 020 Introduction to Real Estate Development (3 units) RED 030 Real Estate Development Fundamentals (3 units) ARCH 002 Materials of Construction (4 units) ARCH 011 Architectural Blueprint Reading (3 units) BUMA 027 Marketing (3 units) AIS 005 Office Technology Skills (3 units) ECON 001 Principles of Macroeconomics (3 units)

Careers:

Upon completion of the program, students may pursue careers in the real estate industry, including roles such as: Small business owners Residential or commercial real estate developers Construction managers Members of the trades