The International Requirements for the CRS® Designation 
The following requirements apply to individuals who practice outside the United States, its insular possessions and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

For details on joining the Council or earning the CRS Designation, refer to this application.

Core Education Requirements:
You must obtain Four (4) Core Education Units. Select from the following courses:

Core Course	Number  of Units
Business Planning (Real Estate Advanced Practices Module A)	1 Unit
Marketing (Real Estate Advanced Practices Module B)	1 Unit
Negotiating Strategies (Real Estate Advanced Practices Module C)	1 Unit
Working With Clients (Real Estate Advanced Practices Module D)	1 Unit
Creating Value for Your Clients  (e-Learning course)	1 Unit
Putting Technology to Work for Your Clients (e-Learning course)	1 Unit
Business Planning and Marketing (CRS 200)	2 Units
Listings (CRS 201)	2 Units
Sales (CRS 202)	2 Units
Personal Life Management (CRS 203)	2 Units
Wealth Building (CRS 204)	2 Units
Financing (CRS 205)	2 Units
Technology (CRS 206)	2 Units
Referrals (CRS 210)	2 Units

Production Requirements:
To be determined on a country-by-country basis after careful review of the country's real estate market. (Equivalent to 75 transaction sides OR the equivalent of $25 Million U.S.)

Elective Requirements:
A total of four units are required to complete your elective requirements. Choose from the following options listed below. 

Elective Options	Number  of Units
Additional Core Education Units (1–2 units per course, 4 Units Maximum)
Creating Value for Your Clients  (e-Learning course)	1 Unit
Putting Technology to Work for Your Clients (e-Learning course)	1 Unit
CRS 200 – Business Planning & Marketing	2 Units
CRS 201 – Listings	2 Units
CRS 202 – Sales	2 Units
CRS - 203 - Personal Life Management	2 Units
CRS 204 – Wealth Building	2 Units
CRS -205 - Financing	2 Units
CRS 206 – Technology	2 Units
CRS 210 – Referrals	2 Units
Attendance at CRS Sell-a-bration (1 unit per conference, 2 units Maximum)
National Association of REALTORS® Courses (1 – 2 units per course, 2 Units Maximum)
International Real Estate for Local Markets (formally CIPS “Essentials”)	2 Units
At Home With Diversity (Class must be taken after 1/1/05)	1 Unit
Distance Learning Courses  (1 -2 Units per course, 4 units Maximum)
Transnational Referral Certification Program (offered in English, French, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish by ICREA)	1 Unit
Bachelors Degree OR any one of the following Designations or Certifications: ABR, ALC, CPM, CRB, CRES, CCIM, GRI, FRI or e-PRO (2 Units per item, 2 Units Maximum)
Courses/Designations/Certifications conferred by a known real estate association or company (1-2 units per course/designation, 4 units Maximum)
Years of Experience (1 Unit for every 5 years of experience, 2 units Maximum)
Approved One-Unit Course (1 unit per course, 2 Units Maximum)
National Association of Home Builders Courses (1-2 Units per course, 4 Units Maximum)

 All Designation programs require membership in the Council of Residential Specialists. There is no time limit in fulfilling the education requirements. THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS TO THE REQUIREMENTS STATED ABOVE.

International Designation Application:
For details on joining the Council or earning the Designation, refer to this application