Qualification level 5
Real Estate Transaction Agent
Support activities in the provision of services for the sale of real estate, including properties under construction, and services related to entering into tenancy agreements.
7 000 ₽
Qualifications
Knowledge Verified by Independent Assessment
One procedure for agents, experts and brokers: a professional standard, an exam at a qualification assessment center, and a certificate that can be verified in the federal register.
Independent Qualification Assessment
What NOK Is
NOK is independent qualification assessment — a professional exam procedure established by law. Its purpose is to confirm that a specialist's knowledge and skills meet the professional standard. Those who pass receive a state-format qualification certificate.
Legal Basis
- Federal Law No. 238-FZ of 3 July 2016 “On Independent Qualification Assessment”
- Decree of the President of the Russian Federation No. 249 of 16 April 2014
- Professional Standard “Real Estate Transactions Specialist”
- Order No. 148n of the Ministry of Labour on qualification levels
- Government Decree No. 580 on professional standards
- Industry agreement for the real estate market, 2024–2026
The Union's Qualification Assessment Center
The Union has been authorized by the Council for Professional Qualifications at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation to conduct exams for real estate specialists. The status is confirmed by the Council's decision and an entry in the federal register. Applications, exam schedules and venues are on the center's website.
ntsok.ruRussia has three mechanisms for confirming a qualification. For real estate professionals only one of them applies: the independent qualification assessment.
Unified wage and qualification handbook
The handbooks of jobs, trades and positions date back to Soviet times and are used to assign qualification grades. They are outdated and are not applied in real estate.
Additional workplace certification
It grants access to hazardous and critical facilities: without it no one is allowed to build ships, pipelines or spacecraft. It does not apply to real estate.
Independent qualification assessment
The system of professional standards has been built since 2013, and since 2017 the independent qualification assessment has been held against them. In essence it is the modern version of the handbooks and certification, and it is the one in force in the real estate market.
For agents, experts and brokers this means one thing: a qualification is confirmed by the assessment exam under the professional standard “Real Estate Transactions Specialist”. The exam is provided for by the industry agreement for 2024–2026.
How the System Works
Four Links: From the Presidential Council to the Exam Venue
The system was created by the state, employers' associations and trade unions. Each link has its own role: standards, industry rules, the register and the exam itself.
National Council for Professional Qualifications under the President of Russia (NSPK)
The highest coordinating body. Brings together representatives of the state, major employers and trade unions, approves professional standards and oversees the industry councils.
Council for Professional Qualifications at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Russia (SPK)
The industry body for trade and entrepreneurship. Authorizes assessment centers and exam venues and develops the assessment tools.
National Agency for Qualifications Development (NARK)
The federal operator of the system. Maintains the unified register of assessments and issued certificates and provides methodological support.
Qualification Assessment Center (TsOK)
An organization authorized by the Council to conduct the exam. Accepts applications, keeps the schedule and administers the theoretical and practical parts.
Qualifications
Three Professional Levels
The level defines the permitted scope of work and candidate requirements. Exam fees are set by the qualification assessment center.
Qualification level 5
Real Estate Expert
Providing services for the sale of real estate, including properties under construction; advising on mortgage programmes, maternity (family) capital and housing certificates; and working with non-residential property, including out-of-town and commercial real estate.
8 000 ₽
Qualification level 6
Broker
Managing a real estate agency (or business unit); organizing services for the transfer of property rights and rights of claim relating to real estate; supervising employees at an agency or business unit; and organizing independent qualification assessment (NOK) and professional development for specialists.
13 000 ₽
Professional Path
From Preparation to the Public Register
Choose a Qualification
Choose a level and review the candidate requirements. Education and work experience are checked before admission to the exam.
Application
Applications are submitted through the website of the Union's qualification assessment center or at any center from the list below. Attach documents confirming the education and work experience required for the chosen level.
Preparation
You can prepare independently using a practice exam, or take a course. The curriculum must meet the professional standard.
Independent Assessment
The professional exam is taken at a qualification assessment center: a theoretical part and practical tasks. The venue is chosen in your region.
Certificate and Register
On passing, a qualification certificate is issued and its details are entered into the federal NARK register, where any client or employer can verify them.
Preparation
How to prepare for the exam
You can prepare on your own or take a course. It is important to know the venue rules and the requirements for the training programme in advance.
Demonstration exam
A demo version of the exam is available on the website of the Union's qualification assessment centre: a full simulation of the procedure with the same types of tasks. It opens in your personal account after registration.
Rules during the exam
The platform tracks cursor movement: opening any tab other than the exam disqualifies the candidate. Using the Civil Code and a calculator is allowed.
Training requirements
Preparation courses are run by network agencies and the training centres of professional organisations. The programme must comply with the professional standard and be accredited by the Council for Professional Qualifications of the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Exam
Theory and practical part
Independent qualification assessment has two stages. Their duration depends on the qualification level.
Agent
90 minutes: 60 minutes for theory and 30 minutes for six practical tasks.
Broker
120 minutes: theory - 40 tasks in 60 minutes, practice - two tasks, 30 minutes each.
Venue
The venue is chosen in your region from the list of qualification assessment centers below; the list is kept up to date from the NARK register.
Retake
After an unsuccessful exam, the specialist receives a report with recommendations. There is no limit on attempts. Assessment is paid, and fees are not refunded after an unsuccessful result.
Outcome
Qualification Certificate
An official document confirming a specialist's level. Issued by decision of the Council for Professional Qualifications and recorded in the federal register.
State Format
The form of the certificate is set by law; the document is the same for all assessment centers in the country.
Valid for Three Years
When it expires, the qualification is reconfirmed through the same procedure.
Verified in the NARK Register
The authenticity of a certificate is checked in the federal register by its number or QR code.
Where to Take the Exam
Qualification Assessment Centers
Venues authorized to administer the professional exam for real estate specialists. The list follows the NARK register and is updated automatically.
Экзаменационная площадка № 2949
Архангельская область- Северодвинск, г Северодвинск, пр-кт Морской, д. 24, офис 146
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Экзаменационная площадка № 3006
Владимирская область- Владимир, г. Владимир, ул. Дворянская, д.10а.
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Экзаменационная площадка № 2978
Волгоградская область- Волгоград, г. Волгоград, ул. Канунникова, 15, офис 1.5.
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Экзаменационная площадка № 2954
Забайкальский край- Чита, Забайкальский край, г.Чита, ул. Бабушкина, 50, офис 209
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Экзаменационная площадка № 2952
Иркутская область- Иркутск, г. Иркутск ул. Красногвардейская 20/4
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Экзаменационная площадка № 2947
Кабардино-Балкарская Республика- Нальчик, г. Нальчик, ул. Кирова, д. 4, кв. 47
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Экзаменационная площадка № 2937
Кировская область- Киров, г Киров, ул Ленина, д 89
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Экзаменационная площадка № 3005
Краснодарский край- Горячий Ключ, г. Горячий Ключ, ул. Урусова, д. 67, 2 этаж, помещение 202.
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Экзаменационная площадка № 3001
Краснодарский край- Краснодар, г. Краснодар, ул. Рашпилевская, 179/1
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Экзаменационная площадка № 2974
Краснодарский край- Новороссийск, г. Новороссийск, ул. Лейтенанта Шмидта, д.35 А
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Экзаменационная площадка № 3004
Московская область- Домодедово, г.Домодедово, мкр. Северный, ул. Речная, д. 5
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Экзаменационная площадка № 2942
Московская область- Наро-Фоминск, г.Наро-Фоминск ул.Курзенкова дом 18 помещение 7
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Экзаменационная площадка № 2943
Московская область- Одинцово, МО,Одинцово ул. Маршала Неделина дом 6 а
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Экзаменационная площадка № 3003
Новгородская область- Нижний Новгород, Нижний Новгород, ул. Коминтерна, 139,оф.107
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Экзаменационная площадка № 2951
Новосибирская область- Новосибирск, Г.Новосибирск ,Пр-кт Димитрова дом 7
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Экзаменационная площадка № 2950
Орловская область- Орел, г.Орел ул.Максима Горького дом 44 офис 83
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Экзаменационная площадка № 2946
Пензенская область- Пенза, г. Пенза, ул. Суворова, д. 81
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Экзаменационная площадка № 2972
Пермский край- Пермь, г. Пермь, Комсомольский пр-кт, д 38
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Экзаменационная площадка № 2948
Республика Башкортостан- Октябрьский, г. Октябрьский, проспект Ленина, дом 59
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Экзаменационная площадка № 3000
Республика Башкортостан- Уфа, Республика Башкортостан, г. Уфа ул. Пушкина д.110
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Экзаменационная площадка № 2944
Республика Коми- Сыктывкар, г Сыктывкар, ул Коммунистическая, д 27а, 3 этаж
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Экзаменационная площадка № 2934
Республика Мордовия- Йошкар-Ола, 424003, Республика Марий Эл, город Йошкар-Ола, улица Советская дом 133
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Экзаменационная площадка № 2973
Республика Татарстан- Казань, Республика Татарстан, г. Казань, Оренбургский тракт, д. 23, офис 307
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Экзаменационная площадка № 2975
Республика Татарстан- Набережные Челны, Республика Татарстан, г. Набережные Челны, ул. Шамиля Усманова д. 42а, этаж 2
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Экзаменационная площадка № 2939
Ростовская область- Ростов-на Дону, г.Ростов-на Дону, проспект Соколова дом 68/118в строение 1
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Экзаменационная площадка № 2955
Рязанская область- Рязань, г. Рязань, ул. Вокзальная, д.41, 5 этаж, оф.55
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Экзаменационная площадка № 2957
Сахалинская область- Южно-Сахалинск, г. Южно-Сахалинск, пр-т Мира, д. 231, ТРЦ «Панорама», к. Бета
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Экзаменационная площадка № 2945
Томская область- Томск, г Томск, ул Никитина, д 20, офис 38
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Экзаменационная площадка № 2979
Удмуртская Республика- Ижевск, г. Ижевск, ул. Карла Маркса, д. 191
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Экзаменационная площадка № 2953
Челябинская область- Миасс, г. Миасс, пр. Автозаводцев 61 Б
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Экзаменационная площадка № 2925
г. Москва- Москва, ул Автозаводская, д 23 стр 931
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Экзаменационная площадка № 2926
г. Москва- Москва, ул Ленинская Слобода, д 26 стр 2
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Экзаменационная площадка № 2936
г. Москва- Москва, г.Москва, Варшавское, д. 1
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Экзаменационная площадка № 2956
г. Москва- Москва, Москва, ул. Пятницкая 73, офис 6, этаж 3
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Экзаменационная площадка № 2977
г. Москва- Москва, Москва, ул.Петровка дом 20/1
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Экзаменационная площадка № 3002
г. Москва- Москва, г. Москва, ул. Калужская площадь, дом 1, корп. 2, этаж 2
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Экзаменационная площадка № 3007
г. Москва- Москва, Москва, проезд Игарский, дом 8, помещение 26/1
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Экзаменационная площадка № 2940
г. Санкт-Петербург- Санкт-Петербург, г.Санкт -Петербург , Комендантский проезд, дом 4 ,корпус 2, литера« А», Мебельный Центр «Круиз», 3 этаж компания «Самолет плюс»
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Экзаменационная площадка № 2941
г. Санкт-Петербург- Санкт-Петербург, г. Санкт-Петербург, муниципальный округ № 65, ул. Стародеревенская, дом 11, корпус 2, литера А, оф.245
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Экзаменационная площадка № 2976
г. Санкт-Петербург- Санкт-Петербург, г. Санкт Петербург, Лиговский пр-кт, д.266 лит.В пом. 1.1-Н.16, оф. 1.4
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Requirements
Who is allowed to take the exam
Requirements for education and work experience are established by professional standards and are verified before admission to the exam.
Secondary vocational education through a mid-level specialist training programme; no practical work experience is required. Alternatively, a certificate of completed upper secondary education (11 years of school) and an agent certificate issued under the voluntary certification system for services in the Russian real estate market, registered by Gosstandart of Russia under РОСС RU И046.04РН00. No special conditions apply to admission to work.
Higher education or secondary vocational education through a mid-level specialist training programme. At least two years’ experience in the transfer of rights in real estate for candidates with secondary vocational education; at least one year for candidates with higher education; or an agent certificate under the voluntary certification system for services in the Russian real estate market. Also accepted are a certificate of completed upper secondary education and a document confirming at least five years’ work experience, or the agent certificate specified above.
A higher-education degree outside the relevant field, plus supplementary education in the transfer of rights in real estate. At least three years’ practical experience in the transfer of rights in real estate, including at least one year in a managerial role.
Enquiries
How to contact the Union
The enquiry form is at souzrn.ru. If it is easier, write to us or call: the details are below.