Expand your knowledge globally. The CIPS course curriculum offers you hands-on experience with international real estate transactions, as well as five full days of study focusing on the critical aspects of transnational transactions, including: • Currency and exchange rate issues • Cross-cultural relationships • Regional market conditions • Investment performance • Tax issues • And more! To be eligible for the CIPS Designation, you must complete all 5 courses. Topics & Dates: 9/13 Global Real Estate: Local Markets 9/14 Global Real Estate: Transaction Tools 9/20 Asia/Pacific & International Real Estate 9/21 Europe & International Real Estate 9/24 The Americas & International Real Estate.