The ULI South Carolina Real Estate Diversity Initiative helps emerging developers expand their skills and knowledge needed to create a successful real estate development.

Participants learn what it takes to put together a successful development through a combination of curriculum and case study work. Throughout the course, teams produce a development plan, pro-forma, and marketing plan for a specific site. Participants engage in both large group and small group mentoring sessions.

Meet the 2026 ULI SC REDI Cohort!

The 2026 REDI program will kick off on January 13, 2026, meeting once a week for 3 hours for 12 weeks through March 31, 2026, with additional time outside of class for textbook readings and group project work. Please note that 100% weekly attendance is required.

REDI has a competitive application process. View this REDI Applicant Information Session for further details and information on the program. Applicants must submit a resume and one letter of recommendation.

The ideal participant has, at a minimum, knowledge or interest in real estate, a strong entrepreneurial spirit, and a desire to engage in real estate development. Applicants will demonstrate sufficient career experience to do well in the program, a strong commitment and desire to participate in the program, and supportive reference.

Upon successful completion of the program, graduates receive:

• Certificate of program completion.
• Real Estate 101 Certification (ULI’s Real Estate 101 Certificate provides the detailed basics of commercial real estate, with a focus on three critical areas: real estate finance and investment, pro forma analysis, and the development process.) REDI participants earn this certification by completing 3 on-demand, on-line courses valued at $1,400
• Large and small group real estate mentoring and education worth $15,000.
• ULI South Carolina membership for 1-year.
• Free admission to most ULI South Carolina events for 1 year following the REDI program

Click here to read what graduates of the program have to say about their experience. Meet the 2025 ULI South Carolina REDI Cohort, the 2023 inaugural cohort and the 2024 cohort.

Interested in volunteering as a mentor, topic expert or speaker? Please contact Robin Hargett or Patty Bock.