Education
Real Estate Professional Opportunities
Whether you’re just beginning your career or advancing your credentials, the Cobb Association of REALTORS® offers convenient learning options for every stage. Explore our upcoming in-person classes or take advantage of flexible online courses designed to help you succeed in Georgia’s real estate industry.
In-Person Courses
Continuing Education Online Courses
Georgia Pre-Licensing Online Program
Georgia Post-Licensing Online Program
Broker Continuing Education Courses
Exam Prep Online
Become a Real Estate Salesperson
- You may take the required 75-Hour Salesperson Pre-licensing Course online or in a classroom.
- Salespersons must take a 25-hour Salespersons post-license course in their first year of licensure. Click here to register for and take an approved post-license course online.
- We also offer Exam Prep courses to help you get ready. Click here to learn more.
- Click here to visit the Georgia Real Estate Commission website and their guidance on obtaining a Real Estate Salesperson’s License.
Become A Real Estate Broker
Here are the steps you’ll need to follow to become a Licensed Real Estate Broker in the State of Georgia:
- Click here to visit the Georgia Real Estate Commission website and their specific guidance on obtaining a Real Estate Broker’s License.
- You may take the required 60-Hour Broker Pre-licensing Course online or in a classroom.
- Click here to register and take the course online.
- Click here to access a list of Approved Schools in your area that may offer the course in a classroom format.
NAR Designations & Certifications
Designations
Designations are specialized credentials for REALTORS® acknowledging experience and expertise in various real estate sectors. Designations offer extensive benefits and require dues and continued membership. REALTORS® may list credentials after their name.
ABR® designees work with homebuyers at every stage of the home buying process. The designation program establishes a foundation of training, skills, and resources to help real estate professionals succeed as buyer’s representatives.
The Certified Commercial Investment (CCIM) designation is commercial real estate’s global standard for professional achievement, earned through an extensive curriculum of 200 classroom hours and professional experiential requirements.
The Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) designation provides real estate professionals with the knowledge, research, network, and tools to globalize their businesses.
CPM® designees are recognized as experts in real estate management. Holding this designation demonstrates expertise and integrity to employers, owners, and investors.
The Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager (CRB) designation is designed to sharpen expertise in brokerage management.
Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) is the highest credential awarded to residential sales agents, managers and brokers. Earning it involves course work and volume requirements.
The Counselors of Real Estate® is an organization of commercial property experts worldwide who provide seasoned, objective advice on real property and land-related matters.
For general appraisers, this designation is awarded to those whose education and experience exceed state appraisal certification requirements.
Differentiate your business by mastering sustainable housing, appealing to eco-minded buyers and boosting property value potential.
Gain in-depth training in legal and regulatory issues, technology, professional standards, and the sales process.
Focus on negotiating strategies and tactics, networking and referrals, business planning and systems, personal performance management and leadership development.
The REALTOR® Association Certified Executive (RCE) is the only professional designation designed specifically for REALTOR® association executives.
The RAA is for State Residential or General Appraisers who have completed appraisal education beyond qualification as a residential appraiser.
The Seller Representative Specialist (SRS) designation is designed to elevate professional standards and enhance performance in seller representation.
SIOR designees are commercial specialists in industrial and office markets, top-producing professionals and respected industry leaders.
Capture the booming 50+ market by guiding clients to downsize, invest smartly, and refer you confidently.
NAR Family Certifications
Like designations, certifications are specialized credentials for REALTORS®. Maintaining a certification requires only an application fee and continued membership in good standing in NAR, but no annual dues.
Serve every community confidently, expand your client base, and grow business through inclusive real estate practices.
Improve your team development, individual leadership, and financial performance skills.
Develop expertise with social media resources and the sites that are an essential part of today’s digital marketing mix, whether you are promoting your business or the properties you represent.
Boost visibility and leads through digital marketing, social media mastery, and online client conversion
Guide clients through home-financing options confidently to improve outcomes and build lasting relationships.
Improve your team development, individual leadership, and financial performance skills.
Learn the art of selling from an office via phone, email or online, rather than traveling to meet clients.
Luxury Homes certification is for agents looking to hone their skills in the ever-growing luxury home market.
Support military families, expand your network, and secure more relocation referrals with trusted expertise.
Price properties accurately, strengthen client trust, and negotiate with confidence in every transaction
Learn the art of selling from an office via phone, email or online, rather than traveling to meet clients.
Master working with investors and those who are establishing themselves as real estate investors.
Sharpen your negotiating skills so that you can successfully advocate for your clients.
Tap into lucrative vacation and investment markets by mastering resort-property sales strategies and client targeting.
Turn distressed properties into opportunity, guiding buyers and sellers through complex sales.
Develop expertise in the technology, privacy issues, and best transition tactics involved in selling smart homes.