CANDIDATE GUIDANCE
The Candidate Guidance Committee is dedicated to supporting our Candidate members. Your Georgia Chapter Membership offers valuable resources to help you achieve the CCIM Designation. We provide Portfolio Workshops and Study group sessions for candidates preparing for the Comprehensive Exam. This review course consists of four modules that align closely with the core CCIM courses (101, 102, 103, and 104).
On this page, you will find information about upcoming CCIM Institute Forums, Portfolio Workshops, Portfolio details, Study Group sessions, and Chapter Recommendations.
SPRING 2026
Portfolio Due Date: January 16, 2026
Exam Registration Deadline: March 26, 2026
Core Concepts Review (CCR): (In-person) April 19 - 20, 2026
Core Concepts Review (CCR): Virtual - April 12 - 16, 2026
Comprehensive Exam: April 21, 2026 | Philadelphia | Loews Hotel Philadelphia
FALL 2026
Portfolio Due Date: July 31, 2026
Exam Registration Deadline: September 11, 2026
Core Concepts Review (CCR): (In-person) October 4 - 5, 2026
Core Concepts Review (CCR): (Virtual) September 28 - October 1, 2026
Comprehensive Exam: October 6, 2026 | Los Angeles | InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown
When do I submit my Portfolio?
Portfolios are reviewed twice a year (January & July), usually about two months before each U.S. Comprehensive Exam. In addition to completing the Designation curriculum, you must have an approved portfolio before sitting for the Comprehensive Exam. The Designation calendar lists important dates and deadlines. View the Designation calendar.
Portfolio Workshop
The Candidate Guidance Committee provides multiple workshops throughout the calendar year. Visit our Events page to see our next workshop. You can always connect with them for additional support.
Ashley Kitchen, CCIM
Candidate Guidance Chair
Who should attend?
Georgia Chapter Candidate Members—this is a benefit specifically for our candidate members.
Anyone pursuing the CCIM Designation should begin the portfolio process early rather than wait until after completing the core courses.
The Comprehensive Exam & Core Concepts Review
You’ve completed the courses and, if necessary, submitted your portfolio. Now, it’s time to validate your understanding of CI 101-104 concepts through the Comprehensive Exam, the final step toward earning the CCIM Designation. The comprehensive exam is offered twice in a calendar year, typically, in the Spring (April) and in the Fall (October). If you’ve met all educational, portfolio, and elective credit requirements, you are eligible to register and take the exam. You also have the option to participate in an online or in-person Core Concept Review session.
CCR REGISTRATION & EXAM
STUDY GROUP SESSIONS
The Candidate Guidance Committee will host study group sessions to help our candidates prepare for the Final Exam. Study Group Sessions will be held four weeks before the CCR.
- Fill out the form for Study Group Sessions
Registration Form
- Please submit questions to the facilitator 48 hours before the sessions.
- Study Group Sessions offered at Atlanta Realtor Center
CI 101 Financial Analysis for Commercial Investment Real Estate
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
8:30 - 10:30 am
CI 102 Market Analysis for Commercial Investment Real Estate
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
8:30 - 10:30 am
CI 103 User Decision Analysis for Commercial Investment Real Estate
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
8:30 - 10:30 am
CI 104 Investment Analysis for Commercial Investment Real Estate
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
8:30 - 10:30 am
FACILITATOR
Paul Aase, CCIM
FACILITATOR
KJ Otis, CCIM
FACILITATOR
Richard Smith, CCIM
FACILITATOR
Ashley Kitchen, CCIM
CHAPTER RECOMMENDATIONS
For Candidates in need of a Chapter recommendation, please contact one of these Chapter members for assistance.
Daniel Weingarten, CCIM
REALTY TRUST GROUP
KJ OTIS, CCIM
psp contact
mICHAEL rEEVES, CCIM
adams Commercial Real Estate
kEnisha robnett, ccim
Greenwood CRE
Richard Slaton, ccim
Chase
Laura May, ccim
Cushman and Wakefield
