KWU History

Keller Williams® University, was developed by Gary Keller and Dave Jenks as "the action plan for a learning-based company." They initially developed the KWU curriculum in 1997 and were personally responsible for delivery of each and every course on the local level in Austin, Texas.

In 1998, KWU was expanded and "taken on the road." The curriculum that was developed was now being taught around the country by Dave and Gary. As new courses were developed and new Market Centers opened around the country, it became apparent that two people could not provide all of the training the company would need. Therefore, in 1999 the KWU Faculty was launched with 12 of the most talented candidates within Keller Williams® Realty.

Learning Based Belief

As you would expect in the industry's finest real estate company, both education and training are tailor-made for our affiliate Brokers and Associates. Keller Williams® Associates receive the very best in real estate education through ongoing training from Keller Williams® University.

Keller Williams® University was developed around a "learning based belief" system. This system is based on the theory that an individual is learning based when they have made the decision to use effective learning as the foundation piece for their action plan to develop their life. This is not knowledge for knowledge sake, but "knowing for doing sake." The two paths from which learning based people travel lead to inner enlightenment and outer production, both of which end in higher self-actualization. At Keller Williams® our education programs provide our agent partners a learning based environment. Our agent partners are encouraged to develop a learning plan that incorporates the steps to self-mastery