RICS Connect Webinar on September 24 to Discuss Why You Should Qualify for RICS

RICS, the global professional body for high standards in land and the built environment,will host a live RICS Connect webinar on September 24 at 1 PM EDT to discuss the benefits of an RICS qualification for professionals and students in real estate, infrastructure, construction, valuation, finance, land use and other relevantbuilt environment fields. According to data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, people with a bachelor’s degree (or higher) plus qualification earn 19 percent more on average than those with degrees but no qualification. The remote eventRICS Connect: Why Qualify?will discusshow a professional qualification signals to employers that one is committed to professionalism and best practices

Ayda Chamcham MRICS is theFounder of Chamsquared, which advises on human health and wellbeing within the built environment. She will discuss how her RICS qualification has opened up doors for both her and her firm. She will be joined by Becky Amos, Professional Assessment Team Lead with RICS, and Amie Silverwood, Communications Manager with RICS, to explain why young professionals and students should consider a professional qualification as a crucial step in building and advancing their career pursuits, especially as employers increasingly look to address the built environment skills gap.

“RICS is the global leader in the land and built environment sectors, and access to its extensive network, resources and thought leadership ensure RICS professionals are at the forefront of their specialties,” says Silverwood. “As cities grow in complexity, employers are increasingly looking to hire and advance employees who are fluent in the latest best practices and are conversant in high global standards. RICS will ensure you have that leg up.”

An RICS professional qualification gives members access toa global professional network of 134,000 qualified professionals. RICS provides anextensive catalogue of coursesthat comply with RICS international standards and are available both online and face-to-face.RICS also hosts conferences, publishes research,magazinesand online forums that keep industry professionals in tune with global developments.

RICS promotes and enforces the upmost professional standards for the development and management of land, real estate, construction, valuation and infrastructure while providing a foundation for confident markets. RICS qualified professionals placed within their respective sectors and markets are able to influence policy and embed standards within local marketplaces that help further protect both consumers and businesses.

 The event is free and you can register here:https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/L16-CYE7PskMZXrtzE3J_?domain=e-rics.org

About RICS

We are RICS. Everything we do is designed to effect positive change in the built and natural environments.

Through our respected global standards, leading professional progression and our trusted data and insights, we promote and enforce the highest professional standards in the development and management of land, real estate, construction and infrastructure.

Our work with others provides a foundation for confident markets, pioneers better places to live and work and is a force for positive social impact. www.rics.org