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. 

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Standards

CRAA®
Certification

Standards

CERTIFIED REAL ASSETS ANALYST Certification

The CRAA® designation is the preeminent certification for anyone professionally interested in real assets.

Education

Real Assets Education

Education

Real Assets Education

Reflecting best-in-class curriculum guided by academic and industry experts at every step, our eLearning program provides engaged learners with the means to stand apart from the crowd and reach new career heights.

Research

Insights

Research

Insights

The go-to source for the latest research and in-depth analysis for CRAA® certificants and industry professionals. Stay informed with our selection of industry news, research and white papers, and expert commentary on industry trends.

Ethics

Code and Principles of Professional Conduct

Ethics

Code and Principles of Professional Conduct

Ethical conduct involves more than just adhering to laws and guidelines. It requires the ability to handle complex ethical dilemmas and prioritize the needs of investors.

Leadership

Board of Advisors

Leadership

Board of Advisors

Our Board of Advisors serves an immeasurable role through their unparalleled real assets expertise, blending academic insights and research with first-hand practical knowledge and experience.

Careers in Real Assets

Explore Careers in Real Assets — Build Your Future Today

Whether you're passionate about real estate or interested in the broader real assets sector — including infrastructure, agriculture, and timberland — we're here to help you succeed. Discover clear career pathways, expert insights, and professional certification through the CRAA® Program, all designed to give you the knowledge and skills to thrive in this dynamic industry.

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Evolve Your Thinking

There is a revolution ongoing in the real assets marketplace — a revolution that involves opening your mind to new ways of learning, new ideas, new concepts, new ways of exploring information and engaging with that information. To achieve the very best you can be, you must invest in yourself. Embrace the revolution by evolving your thinking. Empower your voice through obtainment of knowledge. Join us in the revolution to evolve your thinking. Expand your knowledge and explore all that you can be within your chosen real assets field. We welcome you to the evolution of your thinking!

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Learn more about what it means to be a CRAA® certificant.