2730 University Blvd, Ste. 200
Wheaton, Maryland 20902

The Professional Development Institute (PDI), which was founded in 1998, is a private school that provides training and education to real estate professionals in Maryland and around the United States. Students can enroll in classes at PDI to meet pre-licensing, post-licensing and continuing education requirements. Professional Development Institute also offers non-credit courses in a variety of subjects including technology, accounting, project management and business.

Classes at the Professional Development Institute are held at a variety of locations around Maryland including Wheaton, Gaithersburg, Largo, Silver Spring, Frederick, Baltimore, Salisbury and Severna Park. PDI course offerings are diverse and may include: the complete listing process: proven prospecting, preparation, proposal and presentation techniques; environmental issues: lead-based paint, radon, mold and asbestos; Maryland code of ethics, flipping and predatory lending; understanding home construction and problems commonly found in existing houses by home inspectors; and commercial real estate basics. PDI also offers a wide range of online educational opportunities for students who are unable to attend classroom sessions. These programs allow students to balance professional training needs with work and family responsibilities. distance learning at the Professional Development Institute covers topics such as title insurance and escrow, appraisal, home inspection and real estate.

Courses of study at the Professional Development Institute include mortgage originator continuing education, Maryland salesperson pre-licensing training, Maryland broker pre-licensing training and Maryland mortgage originator pre-licensing training. For real estate companies and professionals looking to expand their business, PDI offers customizable courses. The school also sells books, CDs, exam preparation tools and other materials to help real estate professionals (such as agents, brokers, title attorneys and mortgage originators) expand their knowledge and improve their career prospects. The Professional Development Institute also assists its alumni with career placement and development, including listing the names of recent graduates who are seeking employment on its web site.

Quick Facts:

The Professional Development Institute was founded in 1998.

The Professional Development Institute provides a wide range of training and education for real estate professionals.

Classes at the Professional Development Institute are held at a variety of locations around Maryland.

Courses at the Professional Development Institute cover topics such as flipping and predatory lending, the basics of commercial real estate and environmental issues.

The Professional Development Institute offers distance-learning options for students who cannot attend in-class sessions.

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