CoreNet Global Announces Schedule of MCR Programs in Asia, Australia, New Zealand

MCR Professional Designation Awarded by CoreNet Global, Leading Professional Association for Corporate Real Estate and Workplace Executives

ATLANTA, Ga., Dec. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- CoreNet Global, the world's leading professional association for corporate real estate and workplace professionals, service providers, and economic developers, today announced the 2012 program of courses for the MCR -- Master of Corporate Real Estate designation.

The CoreNet Global MCR professional designation is part of a comprehensive career development program for the corporate real estate industry. The MCR provides essential skills that focus on critical business issues. It reflects strategic competence and successful experience as a corporate real estate expert.

To receive the MCR designation, professionals must complete 104 hours of classroom training by completing three required seminars, two elective seminars and a Capstone within a five-year period. An assessment is given at the end of each seminar and a passing grade must be earned to receive credit. Each designee will further their education through continuing professional development which must be renewed every three years.

The MCR designation is increasingly popular in Asia, Australia and New Zealand, where several MCR classes for 2012 will he held:

Asia:

-- Bangalore - Creating Corporate Value through Workplace

Strategy: 23-24 February

-- Tokyo - Corporate Real Estate Finance: 1-2 March

-- Singapore - Pre-Summit Real Estate Transactions and

Enabling Workforce Mobility: 26-27 March

-- Bangalore - Leadership & Strategy: 18-20 May

-- Hong Kong - Corporate Real Estate Finance: 31 May-1 June

-- Tokyo - Enterprise Alignment: 7-8 June

-- Mumbai - Corporate Real Estate Finance: 30-31 August

-- Singapore - Enterprise Alignment: 6-7 September

-- Mumbai Real Estate - Transactions: 29-30 November

-- Hong Kong - Sustainable Strategies: 6-7 December

Australia / New Zealand:

-- Auckland: Corporate Real Estate Finance, 13-14 March

-- Sydney: Real Estate Transactions, 15-16 May

-- Auckland: Leadership & Strategy, 19-21 June

-- Melbourne: Enterprise Alignment, 18-19 September

-- Brisbane: Enabling Workforce Mobility, 9-10 October

-- Sydney: Portfolio Management, 13-14 November

"The MCR conveys superior training, practical experience, professional competence and a high level of industry knowledge," said Angela Cain, CEO of CoreNet Global. "These are credentials recognized by corporate real estate leadership worldwide. Graduates of the rigorous MCR program have earned respect and admiration as experts in the disciplines of corporate real estate."

For online registration, visit www.corenetglobal.org.

CoreNet Global is the world's leading association for corporate real estate (CRE) and workplace professionals, service providers, and economic developers. Our 6,800 members, who include nearly half of the Global 2000 and 70% of the top 100 U.S. companies, meet locally, globally and virtually to develop networks, share knowledge, learn and thrive professionally.

For more information on CoreNet Global, please visit www.corenetglobal.org.

Contacts:

Betty Chan (Asia)

CoreNet Global

Phone: +852-2910-7931

Mobile: +852-6014-1961

Email: bchan@corenetglobal.org

Janet Middlemiss

JEM Worldwide Ltd.

Phone: +852-2857-3832

Mobile: +852-9195-7829

Email: janet@jemworldwide.com

SOURCE　CoreNet Global