13 Oct Earn a free professional certificate + Learn how local government works Earn a free professional certificate + Learn how local government works Tuesday, October 13, 2026 (2:00 PM to 4:30 PM) Details You're Registered! DescriptionLocation Register today for CCRE's free local government online workshop for C.A.R. members. C.A.R.’s Center for California Real Estate (CCRE) is excited to continue its partnership with Pepperdine University's Davenport Institute for Public Engagement and Civic Leadership to provide C.A.R. members an opportunity to learn the inner workings of local government while earning a professional certificate from the Institute. Led by the Davenport Institute’s executive director, Dr. Peter Pirnejad, this free, 6-week online program will guide you through a deep dive into local government basics, funding, the relationship between community and local government, hot-button issues and ways to get involved in your local government and community. Topic Schedule: Meet the Instructors: Professional Certificate: Key Details for Workshop CCRE’s Local Government & Community Workshop Series runs every Tuesday from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., October 13 through November 17. One registration provides access to the full online series. You may attend as many sessions as you’d like, either live or via recording. To earn the certificate, all requirements listed below must be completed: ✅ Registration: ✅ Attendance: ✅Supplemental Work:Suggested readings will be provided within one week prior to each session, 1-4 pages selected by the instructor in the form of articles or case studies. ✅Course Completion: A digital certificate will be emailed within four to six weeks after completion of the series upon verification of attendance. A physical certificate is available upon request for $25. For more information and to see a list of FAQs, visit the CCRE website.