Noncredit Certificate in Real Estate
The Penn State real estate certification program is designed to help you prepare for a career in real estate. The courses are approved by the Pennsylvania Real Estate Commission and can be applied toward the educational requirements for taking the salesperson's and broker’s license examinations. In order to take the salesperson's exam, you must complete both RE 5016A and RE 5017A. It is highly recommended that you take the courses consecutively.
RE 5016A Real Estate Fundamentals
A foundation for the study of real estate in Pennsylvania, covering language, principles, and laws that govern the business.
RE 5017A Real Estate Practice
An introduction to all facets of the real estate business, including a survey of areas of specialization, with emphasis on the role of a real estate agent in residential brokerage. Examination of a real estate transaction designed to provide a working knowledge of the forms and documents used, and the related mathematics.
