Certificate of Aptitude for Real Estate Professions (CAPIMMO)
The Complete Professional Certification for Real Estate Leaders
A rigorous 8-week professional certificate covering all core competencies of the real estate profession — from transactions and law to project financing, construction oversight and business management. Choose your format: 100% online (€1,000) or 100% in-person in Abidjan (€1,295). Corporate/training-fund rate: €1,830. No accommodation provided.
Programme Overview
The Certificate of Aptitude for Real Estate Professions (CAPIMMO) is ETHSUN's flagship professional certification for real estate practitioners across Côte d'Ivoire and francophone Africa. Participants choose their format for the full 8-week duration — either 100% online with live sessions, or 100% in-person in Abidjan. In-person participants also benefit from construction-site visits, corporate field trips and a study visit to the Abidjan Commercial Court. No accommodation is included in either format. Corporate and training-fund sponsorship rate: €1,830. Graduates are prepared for roles including General Director, Project Manager, Real Estate Appraiser, Transaction Agent and Business Developer.
Choose Your Format
Full online programme combined with 5 days of international in-person immersion, with certificate award on-site.
Cohort Calendar
Curriculum
01Managerial Intelligence & Growth Strategy
- Strategic management of real estate enterprises
- Business development and market positioning
- Leadership and organisational performance
- Growth strategy and competitive advantage
02Prospecting to Sales
- Property prospecting methods and tools
- Sales processes for real estate transactions
- Client relationship management
- Negotiation and closing techniques
03Rental Guarantee & Risk Management
- Rental guarantee instruments
- Property risk identification and mitigation
- Tenant default management
- Insurance and legal protections
04Construction Management & Work Supervision
- Construction site management
- Work supervision and quality control
- Contractor coordination
- Project delivery and handover
05Real Estate Law
- Foundational real estate law principles
- Property ownership and transfer
- Lease law and tenant rights
- Regulatory compliance
06Real Estate Taxation
- Tax fundamentals for property transactions
- Capital gains and property income taxation
- Tax optimisation strategies
- International tax considerations
07Project Financing Techniques
- Real estate financing instruments
- Bank and institutional financing
- Project structuring
- Financial feasibility analysis
08Real Estate Accounting
- Accounting principles for real estate
- Asset and property accounting
- Financial reporting for real estate entities
- Cash flow management
09Complete Transaction Execution (A–Z)
- End-to-end property transaction process
- Due diligence and documentation
- Notarial and legal procedures
- Post-transaction management
10Professional Framework & Business Operations
- Legal requirements for real estate business operation
- Professional ethics and deontology
- Business creation and licensing
- Professional standards and certifications
11AI in Real Estate Practice
- AI-powered property valuation and market analysis
- Predictive analytics for investment decisions
- Digital tools and PropTech for real estate professionals
- AI in property management and smart buildings
Professional Dissertation
As a culminating requirement of this programme, each participant completes a Mémoire Professionnel de Fin de Formation — a professional dissertation that bridges academic rigour with real-world strategic application. The memoir is defended before a jury of academic and professional experts.
- Strategic Issue Identification — Define and contextualise a concrete strategic or managerial challenge drawn from your own organisation or sector.
- Literature Review & Conceptual Framework — Anchor your analysis in relevant academic literature and establish the theoretical foundations underpinning your recommendations.
- Analysis & Strategic Recommendations — Conduct a rigorous diagnosis and develop actionable, evidence-based recommendations adapted to your context.
- Defence Before a Jury — Present and defend your findings before a panel of academic faculty and industry professionals at the end of the programme.
Learning Outcomes
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