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Professional Certificate in Real Estate Investing

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This programme is conducted online.

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Fee
SGD13,080* (as low as SGD1,524 after maximum funding) Learn More
Duration

Please refer to respective modules for dates. 

Level
Basic

Who Should Attend

  • Insurance agents, property agents and real estate consultants
  • Private real estate funds and real estate investment companies, property development companies, investment banks, financial institutions, and government agencies
  • Anyone interested in gaining an in-depth knowledge about real estate

Overview

The Professional Certificate in Real Estate Investing equips participants with a deep knowledge and understanding of the real estate market and the capital markets. Course participants will acquire critical concepts and skills relevant in the Singapore real estate industry. This programme is tailored towards practical relevance.

Note: Participants are recommended to have basic knowledge in real estate investment and investment finance, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel, to fully benefit from this course.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the process of making a real estate market analysis and its use
  • Understand real estate investment themes and strategies
  • Understand how private equity investors set up investment portfolios and develop asset management plans
  • Identify Asia macroeconomic real estate trends
  • Understand how capital structure creates value in real estate
  • Explore the future prospects and outlook of technology on Real Estate from emerging technologies

Topic/Structure

To achieve the Professional Certificate in Real Estate Investing, participants need to complete the following modules offered by SMU Academy:

Singapore Real Estate Market Analysis and Economics
Finding Value in Real Estate Investment, Real Estate Business & Real Estate Development
Real Estate Private Equity and Asset Management
Real Estate Valuation & Sustainability Reporting
Real Estate Debt Financing & Singapore REITs
Real Estate in the Digital Age

Assessment

  • Group presentations


CERTIFICATION

Upon completion of all 6 modules within a maximum duration of 3 years, participants will be awarded a digital Professional Certificate in Real Estate Investing. 

Calculate Programme Fee

Click here for more infomation about SkillsFuture Credits (Not applicable for Company-sponsored participants)
For PSEA - Available only for Singapore Citizen below 31 (Not applicable for Company-sponsored participants)

Total Program Fee: SGD0.00

Fee Table

COMPANY-SPONSORED

PARTICIPANT PROFILE

SELF-SPONSORED

SME

NON-SME

Singapore Citizen < 40 years old

Permanent Resident

LTVP+

$3,924

(After SSG Funding 70%)

$1,524

(After SSG Funding 70%
+ ETSS Funding 20%)

$3,924

(After SSG Funding 70%)

Singapore Citizen ≥ 40 years old

$1,524

(After SSG Funding 70%
+ MCES Funding 20%)

$1,524

(After SSG Funding 70%
+ ETSS Funding 20%)

$1,524

(After SSG Funding 70%
+ MCES Funding 20%)

International Participant

$13,080

(No Funding)

$13,080

(No Funding)

$13,080

(No Funding)

All prices include 9% GST

Please note that the programme fees are subject to change without prior notice.

Post Secondary Education Account (PSEA)
PSEA can be utilised for subsidised programmes eligible for SkillsFuture Credit support. Click here to find out more.

Self Sponsored

SkillsFuture Credit

Singapore Citizens aged 25 and above may use their SkillsFuture Credits to pay for the course fees. The credits may be used on top of existing course fee funding.

This is only applicable to self-sponsored participants. Application to utilise SkillsFuture Credits can be submitted when making payment for the course via the SMU Academy TMS Portal, and can only be made within 60 days of course start date.

Please click here for more information on the SkillsFuture Credit. For help in submitting an SFC claim, you may wish to refer to our step-by-step guide on claiming SkillsFuture Credits (Individual).

Workfare Skills Support Scheme

From 1 July 2023, the Workfare Skills Support (WSS) scheme has been enhanced. Please click here for more details.

Company Sponsored

Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS)

  • Organisation must be registered or incorporated in Singapore
  • Employment size of not more than 200 or with annual sales turnover of not more than $100 million
  • Trainees must be hired in accordance with the Employment Act and fully sponsored by their employers for the course
  • Trainees must be Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents
  • Trainees must not be a full-time national serviceman
  • Trainees are eligible for ETSS funding only if their company's SME status is approved prior to the course commencement date. To verify your SME's status, please click here. 

Please click here for more information on ETSS.

Absentee Payroll

Companies who sponsor their employees for the course may apply for Absentee Payroll here. For more information, please refer to:

AP Guide (Non-SME Companies)
Declaration Guide (SME Companies)

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Trainers

Benedict Andrew Lim
Independent M&A Advisor
Benedict Andrew Lim
Independent M&A Advisor

Benedict, an independent M&A advisor in real estate, brings over 24 years of experience. With a track record of over USD8B in transactions and managing USD5B in AUM across senior roles at Mubadala, HP, ING Real Estate, Mapletree Investments, and Jones Lang LaSalle, Benedict's expertise is extensive. As the former Partner and Managing Director at EY Corporate Finance, he led real estate M&A in South East Asia, completing 6 transactions in 4 years and overseeing numerous advisory projects. Additionally, he served as Independent Director and Chairman of the Audit & Risk Committee for Soilbuild Business Space REIT. Benedict's qualifications include being an international arbitrator, certified Management Consultant, and adjunct faculty at Singapore University of Social Sciences, specialising in portfolio management, investment finance, and equity valuation.

Clement Ong, CFA
VP Real Estate and Design &; Development
TG SEA Development
Clement Ong, CFA
VP Real Estate and Design &; Development
TG SEA Development
Clement, CFA, VP Real Estate and Design & Development at TG SEA Development, brings over two decades of diverse expertise in real estate. With a successful track record of managing transactions and projects exceeding US$2bn across multiple countries, Clement is a recognized industry leader. Leading Topgolf's real estate expansion in Southeast Asia, he previously held roles at Banyan Tree Group and worked at JP Morgan and Phillip Capital. Holding a 1st Class Honours Bachelor's in Civil and Structural Engineering from the National University of Singapore and a CFA charter, Clement's contributions extend beyond his professional realm; he served as a judge for Asia Property Awards - Singapore from 2013 to 2018. Clement's blend of experience, leadership, and industry commitment positions him as a highly sought-after professional.
Dr Anthony Koh
Co-Founder
Trigger Capital Pte Ltd
Dr Anthony Koh
Co-Founder
Trigger Capital Pte Ltd
Dr Koh, Co-Founder of Trigger Capital Pte Ltd, is a visionary technopreneur and investor with over 20 years of experience. He's founded multiple startups across real estate, blockchain, and financial technology, with successful exits. Active since the DotCom Era, he exited internet startups in the late 90s and his Real Estate Agency. In 2012, he spoke at the APEC Start-up Conference in Seoul. Koh expanded his payment company regionally and listed the first digital payment company on SGX in 2021. He co-founded a Monetary Authority of Singapore Fund Management Company and launched various Venture Funds, including a $100m Medical Technology Fund. Koh remains active in Metaverse and Insurtech startups, while lecturing at Singapore Management University Academy. He's also a founding member of the Singapore Digital Chamber of Commerce and the Board and Association Blockchain Asia.
Roy Ling
CEO & Founder
FollowTrade
Roy Ling
CEO & Founder
FollowTrade

Prof Ling, CEO & Founder of FollowTrade, serves as Adjunct Professor at SKEMA Business School and Independent Board Director for multiple listed Asian companies. With over 20 years in investment banking from JPMorgan to Goldman Sachs, he specialises in Asia real estate, REIT IPOs, and SPACs, and had completed some of the highest-profile advisory and capital market transactions in the region. He is also a distinguished board director with more than 16 years of corporate governance experience. He was honoured as the Real Estate Executive of the Year 2016 by Singapore Business Review, and as one of 20 Rising Stars in Real Estate 2008 by Institutional Investor. He holds a Global EMBA from INSEAD and a BBA (Hons) from NUS.

Testimonials

I thoroughly enjoyed attending the 'Professional Certificate in Real Estate Investing' programme. The group case studies were insightful and engaging, particularly the proposal for an investment scheme that challenged our group to refine our strategies. The trainers' personal insights and advice were invaluable, providing practical lessons that extended beyond the classroom. I highly recommend this course for anyone seeking a comprehensive and effective learning experience in real estate investing.

Goh Yu Ying

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