Founded in 1983, Keller Williams has evolved into the world's largest real estate franchise by agent count, with a strong focus on education and training. The organization provides comprehensive real estate education through multiple channels including KSCORE, KW Prep, and partnerships with leading educational platforms.
180,000
Global agents
1,100+
Market centers
50+
Countries served
Coursera Partnership
Kaplan Real Estate Education
Keller Williams provides comprehensive career development support through multiple channels. Through partnerships with Coursera and Kaplan, the organization offers structured learning paths from pre-licensing to advanced real estate expertise. The effectiveness is demonstrated through significant performance improvements, with BOLD graduates showing substantial increases in sales volume and commissions.
80%
BOLD sales increase
86%
Units increase
118%
Commission increase
815
Market centers
These are the expert instructors who will be teaching you throughout the course. With a wealth of knowledge and real-world experience, they’re here to guide, inspire, and support you every step of the way. Get to know the people who will help you reach your learning goals and make the most of your journey.
Regional Director of the North Central Region at Keller Williams
Dennis Russell is the Regional Director for the North Central region at Keller Williams, a position he has held after a successful career in real estate that began in 2010. A graduate of Howard University with a B.S. in Chemistry, Dennis served as a Captain in the Army, flying UH-1 helicopters and C-12 airplanes before transitioning to real estate. He quickly rose to become one of the top five individual agents in his office within 18 months and later took on the role of Team Leader, significantly increasing owner profits by over 900%. As a BOLD Coach, he has launched more than 40 BOLD programs and has developed a MAPS Fast Track course while serving as a KWU Approved Trainer.
Vice President of Strategic Content at Keller Williams
Jay Papasan is the Vice President of Strategic Content for Keller Williams Realty International, the largest real estate company in the world. A bestselling author, he co-authored The Millionaire Real Estate Agent, which has sold over a million copies, and The ONE Thing, which has achieved more than 3 million sales globally and has been translated into 41 languages. Originally from Memphis, TN, Jay graduated from the University of Memphis before moving to Paris for several years. He later earned a degree from New York University’s graduate writing program and began his publishing career at HarperCollins, where he contributed to several bestselling titles. After relocating to Austin, he joined Keller Williams and has since played a pivotal role in shaping the company's educational content and resources.