Are there many differences of CRE within western English speaking countries (USA, UK, AUS, CAN)?
I am a UK Architect currently working in Norway. I have hit 5 years of experience and want to move on. I am planning a career pivot into CRE in the UK, USA, AUS, or CAN. 

The 'Adventures in CRE Accelerator Program.' seems like a good starting point to develop my knowledge.

If I am planning to do CRE in the UK, will this US based course be a waste of time for me? i.e. Do western banks generally work the same and is the main difference tax laws and the currency used?
[{"id": "iotyu5k", "text": "Hi Blue, \n\nI\u2019m a Data Analyst working in commercial finance in London with 1 YOE, also doing ACRE atm. I\u2019m also planning a switch to CRE in the near future with a focus in BTR and PBSA.\n\nHappy to chat and get to know you while we\u2019re both trying to pivot into the industry from ground zero.\n\nFeel free to PM me :)\n\nBest,\nMat", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "iouctwa", "text": "I'm  a UK based Newby on here, but the American content looks similar but also very different \"divided by a common language\" so to speak.\nMost serious players in the UK would be RICS members, I don't know whether they're interchangeable with the other countries professional bodies?", "replies": [{"id": "ioui5ti", "text": "That's because many US states (of UK descent) have laws very similar to pre 1970s English Land Law.\n\nThere are also many states with Spanish or French background laws that inform their current laws.\n\nThe RICS is a very unique organisation as it exerts control over the entire industry, in many other countries various professions are siloed and make use of their own specialised industry bodies.", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "iouhgso", "text": "Originally from Australia, did a year in SG, then 5 years in the UK and am just now starting fresh in the US.\n\nProperty (real estate) is a regional industry, hyper-localism is the key to success. An appraiser from Kansas can't just move to Brisbane and hit the ground running.\n\nHowever ACRE is about financial analysis, it's a basic tool that many industries and CRE in many countries will use. In addition CRE is primarily about strategic money management and leveraging property professionals, it is certainly a more \"universal\" pursuit but in turn it is further detached from the more \"pure\" property professions, like valuation, planning, development, management etc.\n\nObviously ACRE is geared at North America and the terminology and culture will be different in every area, but the lessons learnt from that online course will be enough to land you an entry level gig in some firm... Or if you're independently wealthy, help guide your own investments.", "replies": [{"id": "ip1pt3w", "text": "Thanks for the input - Why the move to the States after 5 years in the UK?", "replies": [{"id": "ip41gfq", "text": "Not my choice, unfortunately. My partner has a unique job opportunity and I'm along for the ride.\nSame reason for being in the UK.", "replies": [], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}]