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
Business Law
Customer Relations
Conflict Management

Open Electives for Associate and Broker Tracks
(select four from list blow)
Ethics in Action
Mentoring
Emotional Intelligence
Negotiation Essentials
Assertiveness for Personal and Business Success
Mental Toughness - Take Positive Action
Leadership Skills
Communicating Effectively
Problem Solving and Decision Making
Time Management and Organizational Skills
Influence Matters
Conducting Effective Meetings

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.