It’s time to focus on your career and earn credentials that demonstrate your expertise. Achieve more by earning high-value designations, certifications and endorsements today.
Designations | Certifications | Endorsements | Scholarships
REALTOR® Designations
Earn designations such as Accredited Buyer Representative, Certified International Property Specialist, and Senior Real Estate Specialist designations through Illinois REALTORS® online Learning Library or classroom branches.
Graduate, REALTOR® Institute
- Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI) is the premier designation for REALTORS®. GRI is a lifetime designation with no renewal fees, and all the coursework is online.
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REALTOR® Certifications
You can earn REALTOR® certifications with Illinois REALTORS® online and classroom/virtual classroom courses.
- AHWD (At Home With Diversity)
- SRES (Senior Real Estate Specialist)
- C-RETS (Certified Real Estate Team Specialist
- e-PRO®
- REALTOR® Safety
- NAR® Green
- MRP (Military Relocation Professional)
- And Many More
Online courses are hosted in our Learning Library. Classroom and virtual classroom courses are hosted by our Illinois REALTORS® classroom branches.
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REALTOR® Endorsements
The NAR® Commitment to Excellence (C2EX) endorsement is a free online program that satisfies NAR”s Code of Ethics requirements and develops 11 key competencies.
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Scholarships are available
The Illinois Real Estate Educational Foundation (REEF) provides the Past Presidents Scholarship and Rich Port Scholarship to qualifying individuals who wish to pursue a designation.