Accredited real estate agent course (AICAT) for the self-employed

The accredited real estate agent course (AICAT) gives you official training recognised by the Secretaria d'Habitatge (Housing Department) of the Generalitat de Catalunya, delivered by CTS Centro de Formación Cortinas Sanahuja, S.L. This official accreditation guarantees that the course content and structure comply with Decree 12/2010, which is required to work as a real estate agent and to register with the Registro de Agentes Inmobiliarios de Cataluña (Catalonia's official register of real estate agents).

During this online course you will gain essential theoretical and practical knowledge of sale and lease contracts, property registration law, valuations and appraisals, property taxation, real estate marketing, mortgages, financing and other key areas you need to work professionally and with confidence. No previous knowledge or qualifications are required to enrol.

The course is designed for anyone who wants to work in estate agencies, the sales departments of property developers, the real estate divisions of financial institutions or valuation and appraisal firms, or who wants to open and run their own agency. The online format lets you study at your own pace and to suit your needs, and the total of 210 hours allows you to explore each area in depth and with plenty of practice.

In short, this accredited course prepares you to obtain the official AICAT qualification at a competitive price of 480 euros, with guaranteed quality and full alignment with current regulations, so you can start a successful career in the real estate sector.

This course equips you to succeed as a real estate agent by developing both theoretical and practical skills. By the end, you will master the legal, financial and commercial tools needed to manage complex property transactions and provide high-quality professional advice.

• Obtain the official accredited qualification to work as a real estate agent.
• Understand and apply the legislation governing sale and lease contracts.
• Carry out accurate valuations and appraisals of properties and land.
• Handle registration procedures and understand property registration law.
• Interpret property taxation, including taxes such as IRPF (personal income tax), IVA (VAT) and transfer tax.
• Design and implement real estate marketing strategies to attract and retain clients.
• Understand public housing policies and how the register of real estate agents in Catalonia works.

Module I: Real estate management

Core concepts of ownership, sale and lease contracts, the land registry and mortgage guarantees, to understand the legal and operational framework of a real estate agent's work.

Introduction to real estate management

An overview of real estate activity and how it is regulated.

Unit 1: Ownership

Definition and types of ownership, and the rights and obligations attached to them.

Unit 2: The sale contract (part 1)

Initial legal aspects and essential conditions of the contract.

Unit 3: The sale contract (part 2)

Procedures, formalities and effects after signing.

Unit 4: Property registration law

Regulations applicable to the land registry and why they matter.

Unit 5: The land registry

How it works, entries and consulting registry data.

Unit 6: The registration procedure

Steps for registration and remedies when problems arise.

Unit 7: Property guarantees. The mortgage

Types of guarantees and the features of mortgages.

Unit 8: The lease contract (part 1)

Basic concepts and regulations applicable to rentals.

Unit 9: The lease contract (part 2)

Rights and obligations of landlords and tenants.

Unit 10: The lease contract (part 3)

Types of lease, termination and cancellation of the contract.

Unit 11: Horizontal property (communities of owners)

Regulation of owners' associations and shared ownership schemes.

Module II: Property valuations

Methods and techniques for valuing properties and land, analysis of reports and current regulations.

Unit 1: Property valuation

Key concepts for the accurate valuation of real estate.

Unit 2: Land. Urban planning regulations

Regulations and planning factors that affect land value.

Unit 3: The comparison method. Systems

Comparative techniques for estimating market prices.

Unit 4: Valuation methods

Tools and approaches for producing objective valuations.

Unit 5: Regulated valuations

Specific rules for official and certified valuations.

Unit 6: The valuation report

Preparing technical assessment documents and what they contain.

Module III: Property taxation: personal income tax

Introduction to tax concepts related to real estate ownership and their impact on IRPF (Spanish personal income tax).

Unit 1: Tax concepts

The basis and general principles of applicable taxation.

Unit 2: Property and personal income tax (IRPF)

Tax implications of property ownership and real estate transactions.

Module IV: Property taxation: value added tax, transfer tax, inheritance and gift tax, local taxes

Analysis of the taxes that apply to property transactions and specific local taxes.

Unit 1: Property and value added tax (IVA)

How VAT applies to real estate and how it is calculated.

Unit 2: Property and transfer, inheritance and gift taxes

Additional taxes on the transfer and inheritance of property.

Unit 3: Property and local taxes

Municipal and local tax burden linked to property ownership.

Module V: Real estate marketing

Strategies and planning to promote properties and attract clients effectively.

Unit 1: Introduction to marketing

The fundamentals and goals of marketing applied to the real estate sector.

Unit 2: The marketing plan

Designing and implementing an effective real estate marketing plan.

Module VI: Catalonia dossier

Specific aspects of the Catalan property market and regional regulations.

Unit 1: Housing

Characteristics and regulation of housing in Catalonia.

Unit 2: Providing real estate services

Rules governing the services offered by real estate agents in Catalonia.

Unit 3: The register of real estate agents

How the official register of agents works and its requirements.

Unit 4: Public housing protection policy

Public measures and policies that affect the local property market.

Once you complete this accredited course, you will be able to access a range of positions in the real estate sector, in sales as well as technical and administrative roles. The AICAT qualification is highly valued and helps you enter the job market quickly.

• Real estate agent in agencies and sales offices.
• Adviser in property brokerage departments.
• Sales manager at property developers.
• Property valuation and appraisal specialist.
• Consultant or agent at banks and financial institutions with real estate divisions.
• Manager at online real estate portals.
• Entrepreneur opening your own estate agency.