Cheapish ARGUS training/certification. Should I pursue?

Hey WSO,

I've have the opportunity to pursue ARGUS certification/training online for under $600 through a partnership with my university.

I have no experience in ARGUS, but know I'll be using it in my upcoming acquisitions summer internship.

Basically... do you think it's worth the $600 to get certification + a head start on my internship or should I try and get a head start by using the free trial and other online content.

Other possibly relevant info: I'm a Junior - I've had two previous RE related internships - I'm good with tech

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“Nick was fantastic. He didn’t just glance at my resume and give me generic advice—he explained exactly why it wasn’t telling the story I wanted it to tell, then helped me figure out how to fix it. He pushed me to be more intentional about how I talk about my experience and gave me concrete steps to prepare for interviews, from tailoring my resume to practicing financial modeling. I also appreciated how candid he was. When I asked about real estate capital markets versus sales and trading, he gave me his honest opinion while being clear about his own perspective. He shared interview guides, answered all my questions, and offered to do a more detailed mock interview if I move forward with JLL. I left with a lot of work to do, but also a much clearer idea of how to do it. I’d absolutely recommend talking with Nick.”

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I'd for sure recommend it, ask for it for Christmas lol. Though not required, it'll be a great thing to add to your resume imo, never hurts to add more stuff like this and it can expose you to different roles later on.

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