AREA has partnered with the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) to provide a certificate of achievement to members who are dedicated to continuous learning and to achieving professional excellence. AREA members will be eligible to enroll in a selection of 12 courses provided by SAIT and offered throughout the year. You will have three years to complete the Leadership in Real Estate Certificate.

The Leadership in Real Estate certificate can be completed through two streams: 

1. Leadership in Real Estate Certificate of Achievement for Brokers
2. Leadership in Real Estate Certificate of Achievement for Associates

Not interested in the certificate? Members are able to take individual courses at a discounted rate if registration is completed through AREA.

Course Outlines

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all course offerings will be taking place online.

Required Core Courses for Associate and Broker Tracks
Accounting and Finance for Non-Accountants (Mar 15 - Apr 26)
Business Law
Customer Relations (May 3 - June 13)
Conflict Management (Mar 15 - Apr 26)

Open Electives for Associate and Broker Tracks
(select four from list blow)
Ethics in Action
Mentoring (May 3 - June 13)
Emotional Intelligence (Mar 11 - Apr 1)
Negotiation Essentials
Assertiveness for Personal and Business Success (Apr 7 - Apr 28)
Mental Toughness - Take Positive Action (May 4 - May 25)
Leadership Skills (Mar 15 - Apr 26)
Communicating Effectively (Mar 15 - Apr 26)
Problem Solving and Decision Making (Mar 15 - Apr 26)
Time Management and Organizational Skills (Mar 15 - Apr 26)
Influence Matters (May 3 - June 13)
Conducting Effective Meetings (Mar 23 - Mar 30)

More information about course schedules can be found on the SAIT website.

Registration

Please note that all courses listed above are open enrollment. Registration through AREA offers discounted pricing to AREA members who follow the process below.

1. Using the information listed above, identify the courses needed to fulfil the certificate requirements.
2. Once a course is selected and a desirable date has been identified, email the completed registration form to corporate.training@sait.ca.
3. SAIT will confirm registration with you and with the AREA Professional Development team.
4. AREA will charge $400 (+ $20 GST) to your AREA account and notify you via email.
5. The course fee must be paid a minimum of ten days before the course start date.
6. Take the course and learn something new!
   
   

Interested in offering in-brokerage training through SAIT? You just need a minimum of 20 associates and SAIT can bring their instructors to you!

Email pd@albertarealtor.ca for more information.