The programme will bring one of the world’s leading commercial real estate credentials to professionals in Abu Dhabi and Dubai from September 2026.
July 20, 2026 | Staff Reporter | UAE | Real Estate
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ThinkProp, the UAE-based real estate training institute launched by Advanced Real Estate Services, has announced the launch of the CCIM Designation Programme in the UAE for the first time.
The programme will bring the Certified Commercial Investment Member designation to real estate professionals in Abu Dhabi and Dubai from September 2026, introducing a globally recognised commercial real estate credential to the local market.
As the exclusive regional gateway for The CCIM Institute, ThinkProp will deliver the programme locally, giving UAE-based professionals access to training focused on commercial real estate investment, advisory, transactions and asset-related decision-making.
The CCIM Designation is designed to equip commercial real estate professionals with advanced expertise in financial analysis, market analysis, user decision analysis and investment analysis. The CCIM Institute has been active for more than 56 years and has awarded the designation to more than 13,000 professionals across over 30 countries.
The inaugural UAE cohort is expected to welcome up to 100 participants. The designation pathway will consist of four core courses delivered face-to-face: Financial Analysis for Commercial Investment Real Estate, Market Analysis for Commercial Investment Real Estate, User Decision Analysis for Commercial Investment Real Estate and Investment Analysis for Commercial Investment Real Estate.
Each course will run over four days, covering 32 hours of instruction, followed by an examination. The full pathway, including the Core Concepts Review and Comprehensive Examination, is typically completed over approximately 12 months, depending on the pace of the cohort.
The final Comprehensive Examination includes 80 multiple-choice questions completed over six hours and is designed to test participants’ understanding of the programme’s core concepts.
Courses will be delivered by accredited CCIM instructors, supported by ThinkProp experts and senior real estate industry professionals in the UAE. The structure is intended to combine internationally recognised coursework with practical market insight from the local real estate sector.
Jasem Alhosani, Operations Lead at ThinkProp, said the launch marks an important milestone for commercial real estate education in the UAE.
“For the first time, professionals in Abu Dhabi and Dubai will have access to one of the industry’s most respected global credentials through a structured programme delivered locally,” he said.
He added that ThinkProp’s role as the exclusive regional gateway for The CCIM Institute will support the development of a stronger and more capable commercial real estate sector in the UAE.
“This programme will equip professionals with advanced analytical, financial, and investment skills that can be applied directly to the UAE market, supporting more informed decision-making and contributing to the continued growth of the sector,” he said.
ThinkProp said the launch strengthens its position as a platform for real estate education and professional development in the UAE. The institute already offers certified in-person and online courses approved by the Department of Municipalities and Transport and Dubai Land Department.
The introduction of the CCIM Designation Programme comes as the UAE’s commercial real estate market becomes more sophisticated, with growing demand for professionals who can assess investments, advise clients, evaluate assets and support data-led decision-making.
For the wider real estate sector, the programme adds another layer to the UAE’s push for higher professional standards, deeper market knowledge and stronger institutional capability across commercial real estate.
Source: Zawya
