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Certified Commercial Investment Member
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CI 101: Financial Analysis
Master time value of money, cash flow analysis, IRR, NPV, cap rates, investment yields, mortgage-equity analysis, and valuation methods.
CI 102: Market Analysis
Learn economic base studies, supply/demand analysis, market research methods, absorption analysis, capture rates, and trade area analysis.
CI 103: User Decision Analysis
Study lease vs. buy decisions, lease analysis, occupancy costs, load factors, expense stops, percentage rent, and tenant improvements.
CI 104: Investment Analysis
Learn property valuation, investment strategies, portfolio analysis, risk assessment, due diligence, 1031 exchanges, and tax considerations.
Portfolio Submission
Submit Portfolio of Qualifying Experience documenting commercial real estate transactions or activities for CCIM Institute approval.
Exam Preparation
Review all four CI courses, drill HP-12C and TI BA II Plus keystrokes, and complete 200+ practice questions before exam day.
Can You Take the CCIM Exam?
Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements
- •Complete 8 hours of negotiations training
- •Complete CCIM Ethics course
- •Earn 2 elective credits
- •Submit and receive approval for Portfolio of Qualifying Experience
- •Maintain CCIM Candidate membership ($695/year)
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200 Practice Questions
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What You'll Study
17 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide
Getting Started: The CCIM Designation & Comprehensive Exam
1 sections
Chapter 1: Time Value of Money & Cash Flow Modeling
3 sections
Chapter 2: Debt Financing, Cash-on-Cash Return & Direct Capitalization
3 sections
Chapter 3: Advanced Capitalization & Mortgage-Equity Valuation
3 sections
Chapter 4: Yield Metrics & After-Tax Investment Analysis
4 sections
Chapter 5: Market Fundamentals & Economic Base Analysis
3 sections
Chapter 6: Supply, Demand & Trade Area Dynamics
3 sections
Chapter 7: Demographics, Site Evaluation, Regulatory Due Diligence & Geospatial Analysis
4 sections
Chapter 8: Commercial Sector Market Analysis: Office, Industrial, Retail & Multifamily
4 sections
Chapter 9: User Foundations, Space Measurement & Commercial Lease Types
3 sections
Chapter 10: Expense Allocations, Percentage Rent & Comparative Lease Analysis
3 sections
Chapter 11: Lease vs. Purchase Analysis & Sale-Leaseback Transactions
3 sections
Chapter 12: Lease Buyouts, Accounting Standards (ASC 842) & Interest-Based Negotiations
3 sections
Chapter 13: The Investment Lifecycle, Annual Review & Capital Decisions
3 sections
Chapter 14: Renovations, Disposition Timing & Leverage Dynamics
3 sections
Chapter 15: Risk Quantification, Sensitivity Analysis & 1031 Exchange Fundamentals
3 sections
Chapter 16: Syndication Waterfalls, Portfolio Strategy & Investment Committee Due Diligence
3 sections
CCIM Exam Details
Certified Commercial Investment Member
Administered by The CCIM Institute
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official The CCIM Institute content outline
Time value of money, cash flow analysis, IRR, NPV, cap rates, investment yields, mortgage-equity analysis
Economic base studies, supply/demand analysis, market research, absorption, capture rates, trade area analysis
Lease vs. buy, lease analysis, occupancy costs, load factors, expense stops, percentage rent, tenant improvements
Property valuation, investment strategies, portfolio analysis, risk assessment, 1031 exchanges, tax considerations
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