What professional designation should I look into if I want to work in the real estate industry?
So I'm studying Finance currently, and want to work in some form of commercial real estate when I graduate. Hopefully something related to the finances of commercial real estate. I'd like to avoid becoming a broker for now. Do you guys have any suggestions for professional designations that would help out my resume? I've read that the CFA is not that applicable to the real estate industry.

I live in Canada if that makes any difference
[{"id": "d9u492v", "text": "CCIM", "replies": [{"id": "d9u79pi", "text": "Is ccim good for the analysts and other finance people?", "replies": [{"id": "d9ua1w1", "text": "CCIM is for people who have years of experience and a portfolio to prove it.\n\nI would focus less on designations (since you do not have experience), and more on certifications. Since you are targeting the finance side of things, an ARGUS or modeling certificate/class could help your resume.", "replies": [], "depth": 3}, {"id": "d9ua43m", "text": "I would say CCIM is good for anyone that is going to be involved in CRE. It's the gold standard of education for that very niche market.", "replies": [], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "d9udilv", "text": "I am an analyst who works in a Capital Markets type role. I am currently working on my CFA and yes it is not completely applicable but it is good for the Debt analysis and general financial knowledge. You never know when you are going to have some sort of workout or a complicated preferred share swap.\n\nCRI is an up in coming designation that just got backed by the Mortgage Bankers Association. This is sort of like a specialized CFA for real estate debt. It is a great program but is real hard and requires a certain amount of experience as well. \n\nIf you are looking for just a resume builder to get your first job then ARGUS modeling experience is the most sought after, buy the case studies. \n\nThese two designations are for people who want to stay in the industry for a long time and are planning 10, 20 years down the road", "replies": [], "depth": 1}]