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No — CREXOM™ is designed for both newcomers and established professionals. You don’t need any real estate background to succeed. The program starts with foundational concepts and builds step by step, so by the time you finish, you’ll have the applied knowledge and confidence to step into the industry.

Most students complete CREXOM™ in 2 to 4 months while studying part-time. The program is fully self-paced, so you can move faster or slower depending on your schedule.

Absolutely! CREXOM™ is fully online and designed for flexibility, so you can fit it around your job, family, or other commitments. Many of our students continue working while completing their certification.

No — CREXOM™ is not a real estate license.

In commercial real estate, many professional roles — such as property management, leasing support, and building operations — don’t require a license to get started.

Licenses are typically required if you plan to transact or manage real estate for others for a fee (e.g., working as a broker, agent, or managing properties for independent owners).

CREXOM™ focuses on the professional skills that power the industry behind the scenes — including operations, leasing fundamentals, financial literacy, and building systems — so you can build a strong career foundation from day one with a reputable company.

Note: Licensing requirements for real estate professionals vary by state. CREXOM™ does not provide or substitute for a real estate license. If you plan to pursue activities that require licensure—such as brokerage, agency, or regulated management functions—please check with your state’s real estate commission for specific rules and requirements.

Yes! CREXOM™ is a powerful first step if you eventually want to pursue your state real estate license.

The program teaches practical, real-world industry knowledge that most pre-licensing courses don’t cover—such as property operations, leasing strategies, expense structures, and commercial real estate terminology.

Many professionals find that starting with CREXOM™ gives them a major advantage when they decide to enter brokerage, agency, or investment sales later on.

Usually, no. Community Association Manager (CAM) licenses apply primarily to residential condominium and homeowners’ associations, not to commercial real estate.

CREXOM™ focuses on commercial property management, operations, and leasing—fields that generally don’t require a CAM license to begin working.

If you’re interested in residential association management (e.g., condo boards, HOAs), some states do require a CAM license or equivalent. Those rules vary by state. Please check with your state’s real estate commission for specific rules and requirements.

For commercial real estate careers, a CAM license is typically not required, and CREXOM™ provides a separate professional skillset that applies to office, retail, and industrial properties.

CREXOM™ graduates pursue a variety of roles in property management, leasing coordination, facilities operations, and asset support across office, retail, and industrial properties.

These positions offer stable salaries, clear career ladders, and opportunities for advancement into senior management or specialized roles.

Yes. Commercial real estate is a national industry with growing demand across most major markets. Property operations, leasing, and management skills are transferable, which means the credential you earn with CREXOM™ can travel with you wherever your career takes you.

Many students start applying for positions even before they finish the program. Employers value CREXOM™ because it demonstrates applied, job-ready knowledge. By the time you complete your certification, you’ll have the confidence — and the credential — to step into real roles.