Real Estate Economics and Finance | Online certificate course

Enhance your real estate investment decisions in just eight weeks

Gain the tools you need to recognise real estate cycle changes and to know when, where, and how to invest.

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26 March 2025

Next start date

8 weeks

Course duration

7–10 hours

Weekly time commitment

CPD-certified

By the United Kingdom CPD Certification Service

Advance your leadership in real estate

Enhance your ability to make well-informed real estate investment decisions in an evolving industry – gain a comprehensive understanding of markets, economics, and finance.

Comprehend the real estate market

Calculate property value and financing methods

Apply the concept of sustainability in real estate

Utilise frameworks to inform decision-making

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Meet your Course Convenor

The design of this online certificate course is led by the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) faculty who, together with industry experts, will share relevant professional experience and in-depth subject knowledge with you throughout the course.

Olmo Silva

Professor of Real Estate Economics and Finance; Director of Graduate Studies, LSE

Olmo joined the LSE Department of Geography and Environment in September 2007. He is a research associate at the Spatial Economics Research Centre, where he was research director between 2013 and 2016. He is also a research associate at the Centre for Economic Performance at LSE, where he worked as a full-time research officer between September 2004 and August 2007. His research concentrates on the economics of education, the economics of entrepreneurship, and urban and real estate economics.

Course curriculum

The online curriculum is composed of eight modules.

Module 1

Module 2

Module 3

Module 4

Module 5

Have a role in property investment strategies at your company? This course is for you.

This online certificate course is designed for individuals interested in property investment, property development, financial modelling, and property management. It offers valuable insights to professionals from various backgrounds who seek to better understand the real estate market and improve their business strategies, both locally and internationally.

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Registration details

You can pay your course fees before the course starts, or you may opt for a split payment plan.

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26 March 2025

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Frequently asked questions

The Real Estate Economics and Finance online certificate course is designed to equip participants with critical skills in evaluating property investment options. The course focuses on making informed decisions based on sound economic and financial theories, as well as research. The course is led by experts from LSE and industry professionals, providing guidance on exploring urban real estate markets and applying various valuation techniques to make informed investment decisions.

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You can pay your course fees before the course starts, or you may opt for a split payment plan. To find out more about payment options please visit our Payment and Financing page, or contact an Enrolment Advisor, to find out which option you qualify for.

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Enter your information to access the course prospectus and learn more about this course from GetSmarter, an edX partner.

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Enter your information to access the course prospectus and learn more about this course from GetSmarter, an edX partner.