Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) Designation
Beginning Monday, September 20th, 2027, 9am-4:30pm
TUITION FEE(S): $329.00 (Members); $479.00 (Non-Members) - 5 Course Bundle
COURSE DESCRIPTION: The Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) course curriculum offers you hands-on experience with international real estate transactions, as well as five full days of study focusing on the critical aspects of transnational transactions, including: Currency and exchange rate issues, cross-cultural relationships, regional market conditions, investment performance, tax issues and more! All courses are facilitated by Aldo Iemma, CIPS and Samira Easton, CIPS.
To be eligible for the CIPS Designation, you must complete 5 courses as outlined below. The designation application must be submitted within 3 years of beginning your courses. Any courses completed more than 3 years prior to the submission of your application must be retaken to receive credit towards the education requirement of the designation.
All courses will be held from 9am-4:30pm
- Monday, September 20, 2027 - Global Real Estate: Local Markets - offers 4 hrs of NC Elective credit
- Wednesday, September 22, 2027 - Global Real Estate: Transaction Tools
- Friday, September 24, 2027 - Global Real Estate: The Americas and International Real Estate Monday
- September 27, 2027 - Asia/Pacific and International Real EstateWednesday
- September 29, 2027 - Europe and International Real Estate
IMPORTANT NOTE: Audit fees are available for participants who wish to attend as a refresher and do not need credit reported. Individual course fees are also available for those who prefer not to register for the full 5-course CIPS Institute bundle. Please contact the email below for more information.
The North Carolina Real Estate Commission does not approve, endorse or certify any specialty designations in conjunction with course approval. NCREC only approves the course for CE credit. Students should check with the education provider regarding the accrediting body of any designation.
COURSE MATERIALS: Due to NAR's provisions, course materials for the CIPS courses will be made available the day of class only. Materials will be provided in your Student Dashboard for download via Canopy Campus prior to start of course.Hard copies may be requested via canopyreinstitute@canopyrealtors.com and made available for pickup after each class has been completed.
ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENT: Students must attend at least 90% of each CIPS course and may not miss more than 36 minutes of class time. Early departures are not permitted. UNABLE TO ATTEND ALL FIVE COURSES? Students are encouraged to register for courses individually if they cannot attend the full CIPS Institute. Remaining courses may be completed at a later date through other approved providers, either self-paced online or live instructor-led. All five courses do not need to be completed through Canopy. Transfers, withdrawals, attendance, cancellations and other course policies are governed by the CREI Policies & Procedures Disclosure.
Students may cancel five (5) business days prior to the course start date, Monday, Sept., 13, 2027, for a refund minus a $75 admin fee. After the deadline, tuition CANNOT be refunded. Course holds are not available, as this course will not be offered again in the immediate future.
Have questions? Need help registering? Email canopyreinstitute@canopyrealtors.com.