Real estate professionals in Jamaica will soon have the flexibility to complete their Continued Professional Development (CPD) courses at their own pace, thanks to a groundbreaking initiative by the Real Estate Training Institute (RETI).
The institute is gearing up to transition its courses to a fully online platform, employing a user-friendly learning management software. This innovative self-paced learning modality will empower students to log in to a dedicated portal and access comprehensive course content, including syllabi, reading materials, and recorded lectures, all conveniently located in one place, as explained by Dr. Tina Beale, Principal of RETI, in a recent interview with JIS News.
The new approach will liberate practitioners from the constraints of traditional classroom learning, allowing them to study without being bound to specific time and location restrictions. However, they will need to complete the courses within predetermined time frames to ensure timely acquisition of necessary skills and knowledge. These CPD courses are mandatory for obtaining licenses, making them a crucial component of a real estate professional’s career advancement.
RETI’s program offerings have been meticulously designed to cater to the evolving needs of real estate professionals, ensuring they stay abreast of the latest developments in the industry and maintain their competence. The institute remains committed to enhancing the quality of real estate education in Jamaica, with plans to introduce additional CPD options over time.
The new CPD courses will include specialized areas of valuations, catering not only to valuators but also to other licensees and individuals from the private banking sector who interact regularly with valuation surveyors.
RETI’s decision to embrace fully online courses is the latest in a series of transformative steps the institution has taken. In April, they went paperless, offering free access to digital learning materials for pre-licensing courses. This move has brought added convenience to practitioners, allowing them to access course materials easily on their laptops, tablets, and smartphones.
In conclusion, the Real Estate Training Institute’s initiative to offer self-paced learning through fully online CPD courses signifies a progressive leap in real estate education in Jamaica. As the institute continues to evolve and expand its educational offerings, it promises to equip real estate professionals with the skills and expertise they need to excel in the dynamic industry.