The CCS is a course from the Calgary Real Estate Board for licensed Alberta real estate professionals who want condominium knowledge. This page sets out the delivery, eligibility and passing-score facts we could verify, then gives you practice sets by topic, worked explanations of sample questions, a study plan and answers to common questions. Our content is written with AI tools.
Numbers in brackets link to the official sources listed under Sources & last verified. Dates that have passed are removed automatically.
| Item | Detail | Source · Verified |
|---|---|---|
| Passing score | 70% or higher[1] | Calgary Real Estate Board · Oct 27, 2026 |
| Delivery | In person at CREB headquarters (3 days)[1] | Calgary Real Estate Board · Oct 27, 2026 |
| Eligibility | Licensed with RECA and CREA member through an Alberta board[1] | Calgary Real Estate Board · Oct 27, 2026 |
| Registration opens | 3 months prior to scheduled dates[1] | Calgary Real Estate Board · Oct 27, 2026 |
| Testing window | Nov 23–25, 2026 (9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.)[2] | Calgary Real Estate Board · Oct 27, 2026 |
According to Calgary Real Estate Board, “This comprehensive course is held at the CREB® headquarters, attendance on all three days, and a grade of 70% or higher on the final assessment is required to receive certification.”[1]
The Certified Condo Specialist (CCS) course is offered by the Calgary Real Estate Board (CREB). It is a course with a final assessment rather than a stand-alone sitting at a test centre. It is held in person at CREB headquarters over 3 days, and attendance on all 3 days is required. To receive certification you need a grade of 70% or higher on the final assessment.
On eligibility, CREB offers the course to non-CREB members who belong to another real estate board in Alberta, provided they are licensed with RECA and are members of CREA through that board. Check the official page to see how this applies to your own situation.
Registration opens 3 months prior to the scheduled dates. The session listed on CREB's registration page runs Nov 23–25, 2026, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Fees, retake rules, course materials and the exact list of topics are not among the facts we have verified, so we do not state them here. Confirm them on the CREB courses page before you register. Our practice sets are independent study aids written with AI tools. They are not CREB material and are not real exam questions.
Prepare for the CCS - Certified Condominium Specialist exam with our free practice test modules. Each quiz covers key topics to help you pass on your first try.
These are practice questions written for this site, not questions from the real exam. Each explanation shows why the right answer is right and why the others are wrong.
Question: What is budget variance analysis in CCS financial management?
Answer: A. Comparing actual spending against budgeted amounts to explain differences
Explanation:
The correct answer is comparing actual spending against budgeted amounts to explain differences. Variance analysis starts with the budget as a baseline, measures how far real results moved from it, and then asks why. The "why" is the useful part, because it tells a board or manager whether to adjust spending or revise the budget.
Creating next year's budget is planning, not analysis of past results. Counting cash is a check on what is on hand and says nothing about whether spending matched the plan. Reviewing expense reports checks individual claims for accuracy, but it does not compare the whole against a budget.
Rule to remember: variance analysis always has three parts, a budgeted figure, an actual figure and an explanation of the gap.
Question: What is considered an unethical practice in condo sales?
Answer: C. Misrepresenting facts or hiding defects
Explanation:
The correct answer is misrepresenting facts or hiding defects. Buyers rely on what the seller and agent tell them, so false statements or concealed known problems undermine that trust and can bring legal consequences for everyone involved.
Offering property tours is ordinary sales activity that lets buyers see the property. Providing full disclosures is the opposite of unethical, since it gives buyers the accurate and complete information they are entitled to. Hosting open houses is a normal way to market a property to many buyers.
Rule to remember: the test is whether the buyer is being given a true picture. Marketing activity is fine, while deception or omission of known defects is not.
Question: What is a needs assessment in CCS Marketing & Sales Strategies practice?
Answer: A. Identifying gaps between current conditions and desired outcomes
Explanation:
The correct answer is identifying gaps between current conditions and desired outcomes. A needs assessment looks at where things stand, defines where they should be, and uses the difference to justify a change or an improvement.
An office supply list is simply an inventory of items and has no link to outcomes. A benefits survey collects opinions about existing benefits, which can be one input, but it does not compare current and desired conditions. A property appraisal estimates the value of a property and answers a different question altogether.
Rule to remember: when an option describes a gap between where you are and where you want to be, it is describing a needs assessment. Lists, surveys and valuations are separate tools.
Start with the official CREB courses page and read what it says about attendance, eligibility and the final assessment, so you know what you are preparing for. Then work through our practice sets one topic at a time rather than mixing them.
In the last days before the course, redo only the questions you missed. Remember that the course is in person and attendance is required throughout, so plan your time off and sleep as seriously as your reading. Our questions are practice aids, not a preview of the final assessment.
You need a grade of 70% or higher on the final assessment, and you must attend the full course. CREB states both requirements on its courses page. Check that page for any change before you register, since our summary may lag behind the official wording.
It is held in person at CREB headquarters over 3 days, and attendance on all 3 days is required. The session we found on the registration page runs Nov 23–25, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Confirm times and venue with CREB.
CREB offers it to non-CREB members who belong to another real estate board in Alberta. Those attendees must be licensed with RECA and be members of CREA through their board. If your situation is unusual, contact CREB directly to confirm.
Registration for courses and programs opens 3 months prior to their scheduled dates. If you want a particular session, such as Nov 23–25, 2026, watch the CREB registration page and register as soon as it opens.
No. They are written by us with AI tools to help you practise condominium topics, and they are not taken from the CREB final assessment. Use them to find weak areas, then study the official course material for what is actually assessed.
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