CRAA® Program
The Intersection of Theory and Practice in the Real Assets Industry
Setting a new standard for the evolving built environment. CERTIFIED REAL ASSETS ANALYST™ (CRAA®) certification represents the benchmark for knowledge, skills, and competency expected of modern real estate and real assets professionals. CRAA® certificants demonstrate a commitment to excellence in real assets expertise and rigorously uphold a lifelong learner mindset to further the real assets industry.
About RPII
We Empower Leaders and Trailblazers
of the Real Assets Industry
We Are Real Property and Infrastructure Institute
And we amplify the voices of the real assets industry. We are a non-profit organization serving the industry and the public by fostering the highest professional standards in real assets practice through leading-edge research and education. We sponsor the prestigious CRAA® designation, the globally-recognized certification demonstrating knowledge and expertise in income-producing real assets—real estate, infrastructure, timberland, and agriculture.
Our Programs & Initiatives
Advancing Your Career — and the Industry
For more than 50 years, RPII and its affiliated non-profit organizations have sustained real assets research and provided educational programming for real assets academics and practitioners, bridging the gap between theoretical research and applied knowledge to drive innovation and excellence in the real assets industry.
Careers in Real Assets
Looking to Begin a Career in Real Estate—or Real Assets?
Are you interested in a career in real estate or the broader world of real assets? In either case, we can help you achieve your career goals! Whether you're drawn to the fast-paced world of real estate or intrigued by the vast opportunities in real assets — including not only real estate but also infrastructure, agriculture, and timberland — understanding the paths available is the first step to success. Explore our comprehensive tools and resources, including industry insights, career pathways, and professional certifications like the CRAA® Program, designed to equip you with the expertise to thrive in the dynamic real assets sector.