The Real Estate Professional Certificate of Technical Studies program provides a fundamental overview of the real estate industry and the skills required to be successful in the program. The program is ideal for individuals seeking to expand their competencies related to careers as real estate agents, brokers, property managers, and other specialties. Real estate brokers and sales agents help clients buy, sell, and rent properties. Brokers and agents do the same type of work, but brokers are licensed to manage their own real estate businesses. Sales agents must work with a broker.