View CE Requirements Below
Panel Name: broker_1
Broker Renewal Deadline: April 30, 2026
OPTION 1: If you were licensed prior to November 1, 2023, you need to complete the requirements below by April 30, 2026:
- 12 Hours
- 6 Hours Core **A 4-hour Core course taken between May 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025 shall satisfy the Core requirement and will need 8 hours of elective courses, including a Sexual Harassment Prevention Training for this renewal**
- 6 Hours Elective
- 1 Hour must fulfill the Sexual Harassment Prevention training requirement
OPTION 2: If you were originally licensed between November 1, 2023 and October 31, 2025, you need to complete the 45 Hour Post-Licensing Package for your first license renewal period by April 30, 2026.
OPTION 3: If you were originally licensed on or after November 1, 2025, you need to complete the 45 Hour Post-Licensing Package by April 30, 2028.
Panel Name: broker_2
Managing Broker Renewal REQUIREMENTS
NEXT RENEWAL DEADLINE: April 30, 2027
OPTION 1
If you were first issued a Managing Broker license before Feb. 1, 2025, you must complete the requirements below by April 30, 2027:
- 24 Hours of CE:
- 12 Hour Broker Management Interactive Course
- 12 Hours of CE:
- 6 Hours of Core
- 6 Hours of Elective
- 1 Hour must fulfill the sexual harassment prevention training requirement
OPTION 2
If you were issued a Managing Broker license between February 1, 2025 and January 31, 2027, you must complete the requirements below by April 30, 2027:
- 12 Hours of CE:
- 6 Hours of Core
- 6 Hours of Elective
- 1 Hour must fulfill the sexual harassment prevention training requirement
OPTION 3
If you were licensed on or after February 1, 2027, no CE is required for the upcoming renewal.
Panel Name: broker_3
Leasing Agent Renewal Deadline: July 31, 2026
OPTION 1: If first issued a license prior to May 1, 2024, you need to complete the following by July 31, 2026:
- 8-Hour Leasing Agent Core Course (This course includes the required one hour of sexual harassment prevention training.)
OPTION 2: If first issued a license on or after May 1, 2024, no CE is required for the upcoming renewal.
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ATTENTION: Per Illinois License Law, Section 5-70(j) of the Act, “no more than 12 hours of CE credit may be taken in one calendar day.” This applies to live and webinar (instructor-led) courses only. Please complete your CE accordingly.
Class Delivery Methods
We offer many CE courses in several formats! Pick your classes based on your preferred learning style.
CLASSROOM
- Instructor-led
- In-Person
- Classroom Location
- Core & Elective Options
WEBINAR
- Instructor-led
- Online Course Modules
- Virtual Chat & Classroom
- Core & Elective Options
SELF-PACED
- Instructor-Free
- Complete Anytime
- Online Course Modules
- Bundles Available
Bundle Your CE And Save
Get the hours you need and save money with our curated course bundles, each containing multiple classes at a discounted rate. Click a bundle name to learn more and register.
| CLASS | ABOUT | CE CREDITS | COST |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Hour Online Managing Broker Bundle | These mobile-friendly courses are self-paced, fully online and can be completed anytime. Each course includes knowledge checks and interactive elements, but there is no final exam. You will receive an emailed transcript within one business day of the successful completion of each course in the bundle. | 24 Hours (12 Hours Broker Management, 6 Hrs Core, 3 Hrs Code of Ethics: Your Promise of Professionalism, 1 Hr Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Elective, 1 Hr The CRM: Foundation to Productivity, 1 Hr Real Estate Roles and Responsibilities: Navigating Rights and Duties) | $199 – $220 |
| 12 Hour Online CE Bundle | These mobile-friendly courses are self-paced, fully online and can be completed anytime. Each course includes knowledge checks and interactive elements, but there is no final exam. You will receive an emailed transcript within one business day of the successful completion of each course in the bundle. | 12 Hours (6 Hr Core, 3 Hr Code of Ethics: Your Promise of Professionalism, 1 Hr Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Elective, 1 Hr The CRM: Foundation to Productivity, 1 Hr Real Estate Roles and Responsibilities: Navigating Rights and Duties) | $65 |
Self-Paced CE: Complete Anytime
Just need a few more CE hours? These individual classes are a perfect fit. Click on the course name to register.
| CLASS | ABOUT | CE CREDITS | COST |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Hour Broker Management Course* | To provide attendees with the skills and methods to train employees; to implement sound real estate business practices; and to manage their offices based on the requirements of the Real Estate License Act of 2000 and Administrative Rules. | 12 Hours Broker Management (*Managing Brokers Only) | $159-$169 |
| 8 Hour Leasing Agent Course* | Focus on the application and analysis of license law in real-life situations. | 8 Hours Leasing Agent Core (*Leasing Agents only) | $65-$75 |
| 6 Hour Core | This course enables the real estate broker to understand the relationships formed between the sponsoring broker, the sponsored licensee and members of the public. | 6 Hours Core | $55-$58 |
| Anatomy of an Office Building | Get into the field of office building development and management, and develop a more thorough understanding of office building operations. | 3 Hours Elective | $25-$28 |
| Anatomy of a Shopping Center | Gain a working knowledge of the shopping center development process and history. | 3 Hours Elective | $25-$28 |
| Code of Ethics: Your Promise of Professionalism | Learn how the Code of Ethics compares to and contrasts with the concept of general business ethics. | 3 Hours Elective | $25-$28 |
| The CRM: A Foundation to Productivity | Students will learn how CRMs serve as digital databases for organizing and tracking information on current clients, future prospects and past customers. | 1 Hour Elective | $15-$18 |
| Fair Housing | Better understand Fair Housing history and laws, and get real-life context and resources about Fair Housing-related matters. | 4 Hours Elective | $35-$38 |
| Making Sense of Residential Real Estate Taxes | Learn how taxes are prorated for closings, levied and protested. | 3 Hours Elective | $25-$28 |
| Ownership and Title: How, Who and What | Review the various types of estates in lands, the interests of owners, as well as the legal aspects of deed and title. | 3 Hours Elective | $25-$28 |
| Real Estate Roles and Responsibilities: Navigating Rights and Duties | Students will gain a broad understanding of how transactions are structured, including common procedures, disclosure practices and contract-related requirements. | 1 Hour Elective | $15-$18 |
| Reasonable Accommodations | Understand the rights and obligations of persons with disabilities and housing providers under the Act relating to reasonable accommodations. | 2 Hours Elective | $15-$18 |
| Mold & Real Estate | Learn what you need to know about navigating the growing problem of mold in residential & commercial real estate transactions. | 1 Hour Elective | $15-$18 |
| Sexual Harassment Prevention Training | This course completes the license renewal requirement. | 1 Hour Elective | $15-$18 |
Upcoming Live Classes
Courses are offered both in-person at locations across Chicago and online in live, instructor-led webinars — choose the format that works best for you. Click on the course name to register.
2 Hours: $20-$25 | 3 Hours: $30-$35 | 4 Hours: $40-$45 | 6 Hours: $59-$65 | Designations & Certifications: Prices Vary
October 2025
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| CLASS NAME | DATE | TIME | LOCATION | CE CREDITS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Finance Resource (HFR) Certification With the skills that you gain from this course, you will also be equipped to provide guidance on navigating mortgage applications and alternative financing options for all types of buyers. | 10/14/25 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Live Webinar | 6 Hours Elective |
November 2025
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| CLASS NAME | DATE | TIME | LOCATION | CE CREDITS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essentials Of Property Management This program helps building owners and managers be more effective at their jobs. Additionally, it will help foster ethical and legal practices in residential property management. | 11/4/25 – 11/5/25 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | CAR Office | 430 N. Michigan Ave. | 8 Hours Elective |
| Pricing Strategy Advisor (PSA) Certification Learn to select appropriate comparables and make accurate adjustments to them for use in developing home price opinions. | 11/5/25 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Live Webinar | 6 Hours Elective |