RES Course Comparison Guide
Organised according to duration and intensity
A career in real estate can be extremely fulfilling, but it is not without challenges. The first challenge you’ll have to face would be the RES examination. But, before you can qualify to sit for the exam, you need to go through a rigorous course.
With a number of course providers available in Singapore, it might be difficult so choose the best one for you. We have grouped our top 5 recommended courses to give you an overview of what you would be signing up for.
Most courses take 2 to 19 weeks depending on the course structure you choose.
CEA approved course providers have many variations that makes it easier to find one that works around your schedule.
Here are some things to take note of regarding the RES Course and Examination
CEA requires a minimum attendance of 75% for qualification for the RES exams.
An RES Certificate of Attendance will then be issued for your exam registration purpose.
You must fulfill the RES Course admission criteria If you are taking the exams.
If you are taking the course for learning purposes and don't intend to sit for the exams, you will not need to fulfill the admission criteria BUT will also not get the Certificate of Attendance and cannot sit for the RES exam.
All RES Course costs listed below do not include RES Exam fees.
NTUC members can use UTAP subsidies to defray up to $250 of their RES Exams costs.
While these are not the only course providers in Singapore, we will only be comparing five course providers. We’ll be comparing Benchmark Pro, Real Centre Network, Pioneer Training Centre, SEAA and Hastor, all according to duration and intensity so that you can best decide what suits you.
We’ve included a comparison table at the end, so feel free to skip ahead for a quick glimpse.
Course Comparison
There are 3 types of RES courses at Benchmark Pro
Costs:
- $650 Nett (No GST)
- SkillsFuture credits can be used.
Course Types and Durations:
Weekends RES Crash Course (3 Weekends)
Duration:
- Spread over 3 weekends consecutively (Sat & Sun x 3)
- 830am to 630pm daily.
Good for:
- People who work very busy weekdays and only have weekends available.
- Working parents who have to shuttle and take care of the children on weekdays.
2. Full Day RES Crash Course (8 Weekdays)
Duration:
- Spread over 8 full days.
- Monday to Thursdays X 2 weeks consecutively.
- 10am - 530pm daily.
Allows you to finish the course in the shortest time possible.
Good for:
Those that have a preference for intensive lessons, to finish the course asap rather than having their lessons spread out
3. Weekday Nights RES Course
Duration:
- Spread over 14 week nights.
- Only on weekdays.
- 7pm - 10pm.
Good for:
- Those who prefer to learn in smaller chunks, this - allows you to pace yourself in learning and absorbing topics.
- People who are not able to take full day leaves over a period of 8 days.
- Those whose exam dates are a few months away.
Venue:
151 Chin Swee Road #03-31
Manhattan House Singapore 169876.
2. Real Center Network
There are 5 types of RES courses in RCN and it varies according to their training venue.
Costs:
- $834.60 ($780 + GST)
- SkillsFuture credit claimable.
Course Types and Durations:
Weekends RES Crash Course (5 Weekends)
Duration:
- Spread over 5 weekends consecutively (Sat & Sun x 5)
- 10am - 5pm on most days except 10am - 1pm for 2 days.
Good for:
- People who work very busy weekdays and only have weekends available.
2. Saturdays Only RES Course
Duration:
- Spread over 2 months.
- Every Saturday 10am to 5pm.
Good for:
People who work very busy weekdays and only have weekends available.
3. Full Day RES Crash Course (Mon/Wed/Fri)
Duration:
- Spread over 8 full days
- Lessons are only on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
- 10am - 5pm daily.
- Allows you to finish the course in the least time possible.
4. Full Day RES Crash Course (Mon/Thurs)
Duration:
- Spread over 10 full days (Interesting as the above intensive full day course takes 8 days only while this takes 10.)
- Lessons are only on Mondays and Thursdays.
- 10am - 5pm daily.
- Allows you to finish the course in the least time possible.
Good for:
- Those that prefer to have an intensive session to complete the course asap, rather than having it spread out over time
- Those who need to make it in time for a nearing exam date.
5. Weekday Nights RES Course (Weekdays)
Duration:
- Spread over 19 weekday nights.
- Only on weekdays.
- 7pm - 10pm.
Good for:
- Those who prefer to learn in smaller chunks, this allows you to pace yourself in learning and absorbing topics.
- People who are not able to take a day’s leave easily.
- Working adults who may need to work late sometimes.
- Those whose exam dates are a few months away.
6. Weekday Nights RES Course (Tues & Thurs)
Duration:
- Spread over 2 months.
- Only on Tues and Thurs. 2 lessons per week.
- 7pm - 10pm
Good for:
- Those who prefer to learn in smaller chunks, allowing you to pace yourself
- People who are not able to take full day leave easily and prefer a less intense course than the above.
- Working adults who may need to work late sometimes every week.
- Those whose exam dates are at least 3 months away.
Venue(s)
Real Centre Network (Toa Payoh)
490 Toa Payoh Lor 6 #09-16
HDB Hub Biz 3
Singapore 310490
Tel: +65 6511 3009
Real Centre Network (Tampines)
300 Tampines Avenue 5 #05-03
NTUC Income @ Tampines Junction
Singapore 529653
Tel: +65 6260 0301
3. Pioneer Training Center
There are 4 types of RES courses at Pioneer Training Centre.
Costs:
- $738 per pax. $650 per pax if you sign up with a buddy.
- SkillsFuture credit claimable.
Course Types and Durations:
Weekends RES Course (4 Weekends)
Duration:
- Spread over 4 weekends consecutively (Sat & Sun x 4)
- Rotates lessons between half days to full days on alternate weekends.
- Example on some days lessons are only 10am - 1pm or 2 - 5pm and on some days both sessions.
Good for:
- People who work very busy weekdays and only have weekends available but yet do not want to burn their entire weekends totally. (So it's kind of the less intense version of Benchmark Pro's 3 weekends course)
- Working parents who have to shuttle and take care of the children on weekdays and yet want to enjoy some weekend time as well.
2. Full Day RES Crash Course (Mon/Wed/Fri)
Duration:
- Spread over just 6 full days (Interestingly as Benchmark Pro needs 8 full days to complete the same syllabus)
- Lessons are only on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
- 10am - 5pm daily.
- Allows you to finish the course in the least time possible.
Good for:
- People who have ample leave to clear and prefer intensive lessons rather than spreaded out over time.
- Self-employed people who have freedom of working wherever they are.
- Those on a sabbatical and unemployed currently.
- Those who need to make it in time for a nearing exam date.
3. Weekday Nights RES Course
Duration:
- Spread over 9 weeks.
- Only on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
- 7pm - 10pm.
- Allows you to really pace yourself in learning and absorbing topics.
Good for:
- Those who prefer to learn in smaller chunks.
- People who are not able to take full day leaves easily.
- Working adults who may need to work late sometimes.
- Those whose exam dates are a few months away.
4. Express Weekday Nights RES Course
Duration:
- Spread over 19 days with some rest days in between.
- Only on weekday nights.
- 7pm - 10pm.
- Less intense than the full day course but still intense nonetheless.
Good for:
- Those who prefer to learn in smaller chunks.
- People who are not able to take leave to do the intensive course.
- Working adults who may need to work late sometimes.
- Those whose exam dates are at least 1.5 months away.
Venue
134 Jurong Gateway Road, #03-309P, 600134
4. SEAA
SEAA offers 3 types of RES courses, allowing you to choose the course that is most suitable to your schedule.
Cost :
$728/ pax or $700 if you sign up with a friend
SkillsFuture Credit claimable
Course types
Full Day RES crash course
Duration:
Over 9 consecutive full days
10am-5pm daily
Good for:
People who are in a rush to complete and can afford to attend consecutive lessons
2. Weekend RES crash course
Duration:
Over 5 weekends (9 days)
Good for:
Those that can only have weekends available
3. Weekday Nights RES course
Duration:
- Spread over 18 weekday nights.
- Only on weekdays.
- 7pm - 10pm.
- Allows you to pace yourself in learning and absorbing topics.
Good for:
- Those who prefer to learn in smaller chunks.
- People who are not able to take full day leave easily.
- Working adults who may need to work late sometimes.
- Those whose exam dates are a few months away.
Venue:
Paya Lebar Square
4. Hastor
Cost :
$650 nett
SkillsFuture Credit claimable
Duration:
Spread over 9 days
Lessons available on Weekdays only
10am-5pm daily
Main selling point:
Allows you to finish the course quickly
Good for :
People who are in a rush to complete and can afford to attend consecutive lessons
Venue:
190 Lorong 6 Toa Payoh
#02-514 Toa Payoh Central
Singapore 31019
Comparison Table
We managed to compile the information into this table, feel free to use this for ease of viewing.
There are certain criteria that you can use to judge which course provider will be best for you.
1. Fits your work-life schedule the best so you will have the mental capacity to absorb the information
2. Is in a convenient location so that travelling will not be a deterrent.
3. Good patient trainers who are willing to help you understand concepts better
This career path is not easy, but it is definitely one that we found fulfilling. If you have any questions, do feel free to reach out to us. We will be more than happy to help you out!
