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Emerging Developers Program Course Schedule

CourseCourse ObjectiveInstructorDateHost
Course OneReal Estate Development Process & Overview
Objective: Provide emerging developers with a foundational understanding of the real estate development process, emphasizing strategic planning, resource utilization, and a growth-oriented mindset for sustainable success.
Jerrod Delaine*1/26/26Kim Pipkin
Course TwoSmall Site Development & Ownership
Objective: Introduce emerging developers to the fundamentals of small site development and ownership, with a focus on project planning, financing strategies, legal considerations, and identifying local opportunities for sustainable growth.
Nikki Beasley*2/2/26Cymone Goree
Course ThreePlacemaking – Visioning & Market Analysis
Objective: Guide participants in defining a clear project vision aligned with community needs and market realities and equip them with tools to analyze local market trends, demographics, and economic factors to support strong, informed development decisions.
Julia Weatherspoon2/9/26Kim Pipkin
Course FourSite Identification & Analysis
Objective: Equip emerging developers with the skills to identify, research, and evaluate potential development sites, focusing on regulatory requirements, environmental factors, and community context to support informed decision-making.
Johnathan Coates*2/23/26Kim Pipkin
Course FiveDeal Analysis & Acquisition
Objective: Help emerging developers evaluate real estate deals by understanding key metrics, deal structures, and acquisition processes, including due diligence, contracts, and financing strategies.
Pastor LJ Jennings* 3/2/26Cymone Goree
Course SixReal Estate Development Analysis
Objective: Equip participants with the skills to evaluate real estate development opportunities by understanding project feasibility, market analysis, financial modeling, and risk assessment, so they can make informed decisions and confidently move projects forward.
Kyle Rawlins* 3/9/26Kim Pipkin
Course SevenEntitlements – Agency Approvals for Your Site
Objective: Guide emerging developers through the entitlements process by building knowledge of agency approvals, zoning regulations, and stakeholder engagement necessary to move a development project forward.
Jim Heid*3/16/26Cymone Goree
Course EightFinancial Analysis – The Capital Stack
Objective: Help emerging developers understand organizational finance fundamentals and effectively negotiate with capital investors by learning key financial terms, deal structures, and investor relationship strategies.
Jerrod Delaine*3/23/26Kim Pipkin
Course NineAlternative Financing + Traditional Financing
Objective: Introduce emerging developers to a range of traditional and alternative financing options, helping them understand funding sources, eligibility, and strategies for structuring successful real estate deals.
Claire Parisa3/30/26Kim Pipkin