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The Careers Building Communities Credentials Hub connects you to trusted credential opportunities from leading industry organizations — helping you discover what’s possible and when you may be ready to take the next step.

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What Are Credentials?

Credentials are certifications, licenses, certificates, and professional designations that demonstrate knowledge, experience, and professional achievement.

Across the built environment, credentials help professionals:

  • Build specialized expertise

  • Increase credibility with employers and clients

  • Qualify for leadership opportunities

  • Stay current with industry standards and technology

  • Advance into new career pathways

Some credentials are required for specific careers, while others help professionals grow their skills and stand out in a competitive job market.

Explore Credentials

The built environment offers many career pathways — and each sector includes unique credentials that support professional growth. Explore examples of credentials connected to careers across the industry.

  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Certificate

    The certificate program covers a broad range of diversity, equity, and inclusion topics through a series of live sessions and webinar recordings.

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  • Workplace Experience Certificate Program

    This course builds on employee experience foundations to explore how people experience work across office, remote, and hybrid environments, helping participants develop practical insights and a focused 90-day action plan.

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    N/A

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  • Environmental, Social, Governance Certificate Program

    Prepare for a future that is here now! Understand how the SEC climate disclosure ruling will impact your organization within the broader context of sustainability, gain more confidence in your ability to help your company

    Requirements

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    N/A

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  • QPCR Virtual Group Program

    70+ Hours of group programs provide substantial networking opportunities with CRE professionals and faculty leaders to further build your professional circle.

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  • Master of Corporate Real Estate (MCR) Designation

    The MCR workplace specialization (MCR.w) is designed for those who are interested in learning about and demonstrating expertise in the study of workplace strategies. 

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    N/A

    Mid-Level

  • NCIDQ Certification

    The NCIDQ Certification validates an interior designer’s knowledge, experience, and skills and is required for many types of interior design practice in regulated jurisdictions across North America.

    Requirements

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    Experience:

    2-Year College

    N/A

  • Property Management Financial Proficiency Certificate (PMFP)

    For professionals responsible for analyzing, managing, and investing in real estate assets. Take control of your assets and improve overall efficiencies by understanding all areas of investment decision making, including how to analyze financial statements

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  • High-Performance Sustainable Building Management (BOMI-HP®)

    For industry professionals responsible for implementing sustainable initiatives. Define, initiate, pay for, complete, and obtain a return on investment for sustainable initiatives within all segments of a building or portfolio.

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  • Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board (LAAB)

    LAAB evaluates landscape architectural degree programs objectively and judges whether a school's landscape architectural degree program is in compliance with the accreditation standards.

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  • CCIM Designation

    CCIM Designees represent the top tier of commercial real estate investment specialists, including investors, asset managers, brokers, developers, lenders, appraisers, and other industry leaders.

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  • Certificate of Advanced Study in Real Estate Development

    Commercial real estate professionals wanting to advance their careers by earning their certificate can focus their efforts on either the development by pursuing a Certificate of Advanced Study in Commercial Real Estate Development.

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  • Professional Certificate in Institutional Real Estate

    The NCREIF Certificate Program offers a unique and exciting opportunity for professionals pursuing a career in institutional real estate investment.

    Requirements

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    Experience:

    None

    N/A

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The Financial Times reported on the growing national movement toward skills-based hiring, apprenticeships, certifications, and industry training as employers increasingly prioritize practical competencies over traditional degree pathways alone.

Connecticut Launches Expanded Industry Credential Pathways for Students

Connecticut introduced more than 300 industry-recognized credentials available to high school students across fields including manufacturing, technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Maryland Expands Industry-Led Workforce Credential Programs

Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced an additional $2.6 million in workforce development grants to help employers connect workers to occupational training and industry-recognized credentials.