Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

All licensees are required to participate in the RERA CPD programme. All applicants will be obliged to attend and complete the mandatory CPD training, with additional requirements depending on the level of relevant experience, competencies and qualifications.  

Real estate service providers are encouraged to check for updates on the RERA website, as guidelines will be issued from time to time to address important issues as they arise.

RERA will arrange the required training courses.

RERA Certificate in Property Management (English and Arabic language options)

RERA Certificate in Owners Association Management

To register for CPD please email realestate@bibf.com or call BIBF Registration on 17815591. It is a prerequisite to hold a RERA License in order to apply for CPD training courses. 

The following are anticipated in the first year before license renewal:

• The holder of a full Property Manager license – must complete the Certificate in Property Management. This is a mandatory requirement for all license applicants.

• The holder of a full RERA Owners Association Manager license must complete the RERA Certificate in Owners Association Management. This course of study plus exam incorporates modules specifically on real estate regulatory requirements in Bahrain.                        

• The Holder of a full Property Manager Licence must also hold the additional Owners Association Manager Licence if he/she wishes to provide Owners Association Management services. In such instances he/she must complete the RERA CPD for both disciplines – the Certificate in Property Management and the Certificate in Owners Association Management (accredited by the American Community Association Institute).

• Transitional Licensee (Property Managers) - complete the Certificate in Property Management and additional training as deemed necessary by RERA in order to be eligible to apply for a full license. A person with no qualification or relevant experience must first complete the Foundation in Property Management and may then apply for a Transitional License.

• Transitional License(Owners Association Managers) – Applicants with less than 3 years’ experience must complete the Certificate in Owners Association Management within 12 months of receiving a transition license in order to be eligible to apply for a full license. A person with no qualification or relevant experience must first complete the Foundation in Owners Association Management and may then apply for a Transitional License.