Build your career in property funds management. Learn the secrets of successful funds management from professionals.
Expand your knowledge of investments, acquisitions, funds and trusts to help define how property as an asset class fits into the investment cycle to create property fund portfolios.
Our certification offers a comprehensive study of the financial and property markets, delivers functional frameworks, and covers the legal, governance and capital raising knowledge to enrich your practice. Future focused topics such as artificial intelligence and ESG are interwoven into the certification. Through the application of modelling, and case studies using real-life scenarios, it will empower you to make informed investment decisions.
Become market-ready in building and managing property fund portfolios through our Certified Fund Management program.
An API certification advances your career. It provides the professional backing and acknowledgement of professional skills and expertise that the public and investors can rely on. This program suits those who currently work within the real estate, valuation or finance sector, or possess a basic understanding of the property industry. Offered online, on-demand, our program can be accessed at times that fit your current work schedule.
Future proof your career in property funds management.
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CFM Brochure
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Course Outline
- Introduction to Funds Management
- Property Fundamentals for Fund Managers
- Property Valuation
- Financial Management
- Property Finance
- Equity Investment
- Property Transactions and Strategy
- Investment and Feasibility Analysis
- Investment Portfolio and Risk Management
- Certification Assessment
Learning Outcomes
- Apply knowledge of asset management concepts, asset classes, products, markets, and best practices to construct investment portfolios, achieve optimal returns and mitigate risks.
- Understanding of the property funds management industry, its markets, and the main products it offers to investors
- Ability to construct optimal portfolios to manage risk effectively
- How to capitalise on behavioural biases and irrational behaviour in financial markets
- Develop and apply strategic objectives to develop, manage and evaluate investment portfolios.
- Know the characteristics, benefits and intricacies of asset classes and their impacts on portfolio management
- Apply models and techniques to evaluate and determine the viability of an investment /portfolio.
- Undertake market condition analyses to determine a portfolio’s feasibility.
- Demonstrate relevant legal and ethical considerations within funds management.
Why API?
An API certification advances your career. It provides the professional backing and acknowledgement of professional skills and expertise that the public and investors can rely on. This certification suits those who are currently working in data analysis or for those wanting to cross-train into another field within the property sector. The program assumes you have a working knowledge of the property industry and is offered online so you can study at a time that suits you best.
The program consists of eight learning modules. Once completed, you may elect to complete the Assessment Module and obtain Certification. You can also become an API Member and access additional benefits.

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