Knowledge as a competitive factor

The increasingly dynamic development of the markets calls for specialisation and sound expertise. Engel & Völkers recognised the signs of the times early on and established its own academy in 1996 to provide a sound professional education to all company employees.

During a six-day basic training course our new employees get to know the innovative Engel & Völkers marketing system in a three-step programme. Among other things, the course subjects comprise questions of corporate identity and software seminars for the specially developed program “Global Office” as well as practice-oriented sales seminars. The training takes place regularly in the seminar room of the DJZ (German-Japanese Centre) at the Stadthausbrücke in Hamburg. Local seminars in the respective countries can be organized with a minimum of 6 participants.

Gaining an edge through knowledge

The continuous professional development of all employees and partners is a vital factor for lasting success. The Engel & Völkers Real Estate Academy is managed by experienced trainers and is geared to the practical requirements of the regional, national and international markets.

The seminars offer special training for managers and deal, among other things, with questions of sales strategy, the drafting of contracts and country-specific agency law as well as architecture and communication.

Developing leadership skills

Each Engel & Völkers franchisee undergoes an in depth franchise system training course that is structured in several stages and focuses on various subjects. This series of courses is especially geared to future managers and, in addition to basic training, comprises the following subjects: management training, office organisation and market analysis. The training leaves enough room to address the individual needs of each franchisee and their area-specific questions.

Train the Trainer

All trainers are experts in their respective field and have a lot of practical experience and didactic competence. Of course the trainers are also continuously participating in special professional development programmes. Highly qualified external trainers and experts round off the professional development programme of the Real Estate Academy.