Can anyone decode CRE training programs/certifications for me?
Hi there!   I work in an industry where formal CRE training is not required, but would be helpful.  I'm trying to find resources on training, and so confused!  There are online programs like eCornell which sound nice, but might just be empty.  There are sooo many different online "schools" with ecourses, as well.  

What training programs are out there?  I am not interested in going back to school, I would like to understand what is the "gold" standard in training or certifications.  Any direction would be appreciated!
[{"id": "hd7zedu", "text": "I did courses from REFM that\u2019s more excel focused and top shelf academy which has less excel and is more conceptual focused", "replies": [{"id": "hd81m3z", "text": "Thank you!  Is there any that give you a certification?", "replies": [{"id": "hd8318x", "text": "All. But it\u2019s not like a CFA certification or anything like that. It\u2019s just a crash course to give you exposure to the field. And then at the end if you pass the exam yes you get a little certification with your name on it you can save/print", "replies": [], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "hd7zib0", "text": "Not sure what the gold standard is, but Adventures in CRE by far and away the most comprehensive and closest to what I've seen in practice (excluding Argus).", "replies": [{"id": "hd81o87", "text": "I'll look into this, thank you!  Are you aware of any way to get certification?", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "hd83ziz", "text": "CCIM", "replies": [{"id": "hd87v0i", "text": "This is the answer I think I was looking for.  Let's see if I have the credentials to get the \"portfolio\" piece in place...thank you!", "replies": [{"id": "hd9h786", "text": "Yeah CCIM is at least the old timers gold standard for commercial real estate and it\u2019s pretty much the equivalent to a masters in commercial real estate. I\u2019ve taken the first course but I\u2019m currently working on my CPM (Certified Property Management) certification so I can skip some of the electives and such.", "replies": [], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "hd8w58z", "text": "CHB - Certified Hotel Broker\n\nFor commercial real estate broker specializing in hospitality properties.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "hd8ze40", "text": "I'm doing the Break Into CRE course. It's very good so far", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "hddnvb4", "text": "I think we need to know what you do first? Some of the options mentioned are pretty niche and wouldn't be helpful if you're in another mostly unrelated niche.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}]