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Professional Certificate in Real Estate Investing - Singapore Real Estate Market Analysis and Economics (Synchronous e-learning)

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  • This module is part of Professional Certificate in Real Estate Investing

This programme is conducted online.

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Fee
SGD2,180* (as low as SGD254 after maximum funding) Learn More
Duration

3 days 
Weeknights (7pm - 10:30pm) 
Saturday (9am - 6pm) 

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

Real Estate Market Analysis and Economics is fundamental for any investor looking at real estate investment. The module covers various factors affecting the real estate market value, as well as identifies price patterns, supply and demand. Participants will also learn how to use different resources to understand the market cycle and feasibility for the right investment. This course focuses on real estate investing in the Singapore context and covers the different segments of properties ranging from residential, retail, commercial, industrial, and hospitality.

Participants will have a good grasp of the current market condition and outlook through actual case studies.

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 uses
  • Identify and evaluate the different key micro and macro-economic factors
  • Understand real estate cycles and strategy for each cycle
  • Learn where and how to retrieve and interpret economics and price data
  • Understand the driver of each segment and how to decide the best use for a development

Topic/Structure

  • Micro and macro-economic factors affecting the real estate market cycle
  • Learn to create high-level excel model for real estate market analysis
  • Actual case studies and strategy for different segment

Assessment

  • Group assignments


CERTIFICATION

Upon meeting the attendance and assessment criteria, participants will be awarded a digital certificate for participating in each module. Please refer to our course policies to view the attendance and assessment criteria. 

Upon completion of all modules required for this programme within a maximum duration of 3 years, participants will be awarded a digital certificate.

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+

$654

(After SSG Funding 70%)

$254

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

$654

(After SSG Funding 70%)

Singapore Citizen ≥ 40 years old

$254

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

$254

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

$254

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

International Participant

$2,180

(No Funding)

$2,180

(No Funding)

$2,180

(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

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.

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