CRE Software to learn while applying for positions.
I'm a new agent and will be focusing solely on CRE. I'd like to begin learning the programs that I'll likely be using now so I'm not starting completely from scratch when I find a brokerage. I've heard that Argus is the major one but I've also been told that getting a cert through them is pointless as the software can be learned in a couple weeks? I'd like to enter my first brokerage able to be an asset on day one rather than waiting for a training schedule.   
TL;DR I'd like to know what software y'all use at work daily to get ahead of the training game.

 I appreciate all info!
[{"id": "hwfqlc0", "text": "Excel", "replies": [{"id": "hwfrtgu", "text": "This was the only software I already knew a good bit of. Is there anything in Excel specifically or should I learn to make financial analysis models first and then pick through whatever software I have to make them?", "replies": [{"id": "hwfwyu8", "text": "There is a company called procalc that has these fancy cash flow models, trying to recreate those in excel would be handy, \n\nBut general excel skills is very helpful, so many brokers barely know how to navigate a spreadsheet or calculate weighted rents ect.", "replies": [{"id": "hwjbgu4", "text": "Yeah, many of the 'oldschool brokers' can't use excel for shiz. Get comfortable navigating financials models &amp; creating them. Argus may be required for certain positions.", "replies": [], "depth": 4}], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "hwfy0ot", "text": "Argus Enterprise is really valuable if you want to work for institutions or sell large multi-tenant income properties.", "replies": [{"id": "hwfy8zz", "text": "Is it worth the $1500 for the cert though?", "replies": [{"id": "hwfyvh5", "text": "Depends on the job you want but if you want move through acquisitions or asset management at a REIT or institutional fund, I definitely think it's worth it.\n\nThere's almost an endless demand for Argus trained analysts.", "replies": [{"id": "hwfzymp", "text": "In that case would it maybe be smarter to wait and see if my brokerage would pay for the training or eat the cost up front?", "replies": [{"id": "hwg01rk", "text": "I just don't know how much companies will pay for new hires to get training.", "replies": [{"id": "hwg0r69", "text": "If you're joining as a broker they probably won't pay for anything. You could treat it as a tax deduction though.\n\nIf you're joining as an analyst, they probably will pay for it if you ask.", "replies": [{"id": "hwg24ik", "text": "Thank you! This was exactly the kind of info I was looking for!", "replies": [{"id": "hxumcgs", "text": "dude if you went to university you can email them for the student discount which would make the price around $600. (try, even if you are out of uni)", "replies": [], "depth": 8}], "depth": 7}], "depth": 6}], "depth": 5}], "depth": 4}], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "hwgbc7o", "text": "Most of the \u201capps\u201d you\u2019ll use are paid subscription. I\u2019d get (more than) proficient with excel. Buy the VBA for dummies book and write a few macros maybe.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "hwgsmtn", "text": "Landvision, very useful for parcel map data, ownership data, title data, etc. also a great tool for prospecting.", "replies": [{"id": "hwjfay2", "text": "Landvision is great! Getting to know how title works and the basics of gis will serve you well. Especially when doing land deals, landvision is super useful for assemblages", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "hwhbs69", "text": "Argus", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "hwjz92l", "text": "Consider checking out ACRE models and watch videos. Also you could get a costar subscription for super cheap as a college student.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}]