Continuing Education Courses

We offer many continuing education courses in several formats! Pick your classes based on your preferred learning style.

Class Delivery Methods

CLASSROOM

  • Instructor-led
  • In-Person
  • Classroom Location
  • Core & Elective Options

LIVE WEBINAR

  • Instructor-led
  • Online Course Modules
  • Virtual Chat & Classroom
  • Core & Elective Options

ONLINE

  • Instructor-Free
  • Complete Anytime
  • Online Course Modules
  • Bundles Available

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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.

Broker Requirements

NEXT RENEWAL DEADLINE: April 30, 2026

Managing Broker Requirements

NEXT RENEWAL DEADLINE: April 30, 2025

Leasing Agent Requirements

NEXT RENEWAL DEADLINE: July 31, 2026

CE You Can Complete Anytime: Self-Paced

SELF-PACED CE BUNDLES

Complete ALL of your license renewal requirements in one go, and save money at the same time. These are self-paced and will remain accessible to you through your deadline in April 2026 (Brokers), or April 2025 (Managing Brokers). Bonus! These will also satisfy your NAR ethics requirement, due December 31, 2027.

12 Hour broker CE Bundle: Residential

This bundle offers a special focus on residential real estate elective topics, including:

  • (Elective) Code of Ethics: Your Promise of Professionalism
  • (Elective) Fair Housing
  • 4 Hours Core
  • 1 Hour Elective: Sexual Harassment Prevention Training

COST: $65

12 Hour broker CE Bundle: Commercial

This bundle offers a special focus on commercial real estate elective topics, including:

  • (Elective) Code of Ethics: Your Promise of Professionalism
  • (Elective) Anatomy of a Shopping Center
  • (Elective) Anatomy of an Office Building
  • 4 Hours Core
  • 1 Hour Elective: Sexual Harassment Prevention Training

COST: $65

24 Hour Managing Broker Residential Bundle

This bundle will satisfy the renewal requirement for Managing Brokers, including:

  • (Elective) Code of Ethics: Your Promise of Professionalism
  • (Elective) Fair Housing
  • 4 Hours Core
  • 1 Hour Elective: Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
  • 12 Hour Broker Management

COST: $199

24 Hour Managing Broker Commercial Bundle

This bundle will satisfy the renewal requirement for Managing Brokers, including:

  • (Elective) Code of Ethics: Your Promise of Professionalism
  • (Elective) Anatomy of a Shopping Center
  • (Elective) Anatomy of an Office Building
  • 4 Hours Core
  • 1 Hour Elective: Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
  • 12 Hour Broker Management

COST: $199


A LA CARTE SELF-PACED

If you know you need just a few more continuing education hours, these individual classes are up your alley. Click on the course name to register.

CLASSABOUTCE CREDITSCOST
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
12 Hour Broker Management Course*Learn skills and methods to train employees, implement sound real estate business practices and manage your offices.12 Hours Elective (*Managing Brokers only)$169-$179
CoreReview legal, ethical and practical responsibilities including Illinois license law, the handling of escrow and transaction documents, Fair Housing issues and advertising.4 Hours Core$35-$38
Anatomy of an Office BuildingGet 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 CenterGain a working knowledge of the shopping center development process and history.3 Hours Elective$25-$28
Code of Ethics: Your Promise of ProfessionalismLearn how the Code of Ethics compares to and contrasts with the concept of general business ethics.3 Hours Elective$25-$28
Fair HousingBetter 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 TaxesLearn how taxes are prorated for closings, levied and protested.3 Hours Elective$25-$28
Ownership and Title: How, Who and WhatReview 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
Reasonable AccommodationsUnderstand 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 EstateLearn 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 TrainingThis course completes the license renewal requirement.1 Hour Elective$15-$18

Upcoming Live Classes

Hosted in locations across Chicago or wherever you choose to set up your virtual classroom, we have a live schedule to fit your schedule! Click on the course name to register.

2 Hours: $20-$25  |  3 Hours: $30-$35  |  4 Hours: $40-$45  |  Designations & Certifications: Prices Vary

March 2025

CLASS NAMEDATETIMELOCATIONCE CREDITS
Pricing Strategy Advisor (PSA) Certification
Learn to select appropriate comparables and make accurate adjustments to them for use in developing home price opinions.
3/27/259:00 AM – 5:00 PMLive Webinar6 Hours Elective

April 2025

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CLASS NAMEDATETIMELOCATIONCE 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.
4/1/25 – 4/2/259:00 AM – 4:00 PMCAR Office | 430 N. Michigan Ave.8 Hours Elective
Sexual Harassment Prevention Training and Realtor Safety
This course completes the license renewal requirement.
4/1/259:00 AM – 11:00 AMCAR Office | 430 N. Michigan Ave.2 Hours Elective
Core
Review legal, ethical and practical responsibilities including Illinois license law, the handling of escrow and transaction documents, Fair Housing issues and advertising.
4/1/2512:00 PM – 4:00 PMCAR Office | 430 N. Michigan Ave.4 Hours Core
Renovation Lending Solutions
This course focuses on the Renovation Lending process, obtaining financing, the proper way to list a renovated home, the various types of Renovation programs and how to structure a Renovation transaction.
4/2/259:00 AM – 12:00 PMCAR Office | 430 N. Michigan Ave.3 Hours Elective
Real Estate Auctions
Learn the ins-and-outs of real estate auctions and perfect your business strategy in this select market. Not only will you be better prepared for your next auction, you’ll know what to do if you or your client are the winning bidder.
4/2/251:00 PM – 4:00 PMCAR Office | 430 N. Michigan Ave.3 Hours Elective
12 Hour Broker Management
The Illinois Managing Broker Management CE Course is intended to satisfy the part of the continuing education requirements for Illinois managing broker licensees.
4/3/25 – 4/4/259:00 AM – 4:00 PMCAR Office | 430 N. Michigan Ave.12 Hours Managing Broker CE
Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE) Certification
Sharpen your negotiation skills and get the tips and tools you need to be a skillful advocate for your clients.
4/18/25 & 4/25/259:00 AM – 5:00 PMLive Webinar8 Hours Elective
Core
Review legal, ethical and practical responsibilities including Illinois license law, the handling of escrow and transaction documents, Fair Housing issues and advertising.
4/21/259:00 AM – 1:00 PMCAR Office | 430 N. Michigan Ave.4 Hours Core
Sexual Harassment Prevention Training and Realtor Safety
This course completes the license renewal requirement.
4/21/252:00 PM – 4:00 PMCAR Office | 430 N. Michigan Ave.2 Hours Elective
How To Analyze And Underwrite Multi-Use Mixed Properties
Learn how to assess the viability of an investment property by becoming proficient in analyzing and underwriting the asset from both an investor’s and a banker’s perspective.
4/22/259:00 AM – 12:00 PMCAR Office | 430 N. Michigan Ave.3 Hours Elective
Property Management 101
Learn the basics of property management. The course includes instruction on different types of buildings, reading and understanding neighborhood comparisons, protected classes, the importance of the CRLTO (Chicago ordinance) and much more.
4/22/251:00 PM – 4:00 PMCAR Office | 430 N. Michigan Ave.3 Hours Elective
12 Hour Broker Management
The Illinois Managing Broker Management CE Course is intended to satisfy the part of the continuing education requirements for Illinois managing broker licensees.
4/23/25 – 4/24/259:00 AM – 4:00 PMCAR Office | 430 N. Michigan Ave.12 Hours Managing Broker CE

September 2025

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CLASS NAMEDATETIMELOCATIONCE CREDITS
Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR) Designation
Better prepare for and demonstrate your value to today’s buyer, acquire skills and resources to succeed as a buyer’s agent and help your buyer find the right place at the right price with the right terms.
9/8/25 – 9/9/259:00 AM – 5:00 PMLive Webinar12 Hours Elective

October 2025

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CLASS NAMEDATETIMELOCATIONCE 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.
10/14/259:00 AM – 5:00 PMLive Webinar6 Hours Elective

November 2025

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CLASS NAMEDATETIMELOCATIONCE 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 – 11/5/259:00 AM – 4:00 PMCAR 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.
11/5/259:00 AM – 5:00 PMLive Webinar6 Hours Elective

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