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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45 Hour Post-licensing
12 Hour Broker Management

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

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.

Click here to view the CE requirements from the IDFPR page.

Panel Name: broker_2

Managing Broker Renewal REQUIREMENTS

NEXT RENEWAL DEADLINE: April 30, 2025

OPTION 1

If you were first issued a Managing Broker license before Feb. 1, 2023, you must complete the requirements below by April 30, 2025:

OPTION 2

If you were issued a Managing Broker license between February 1, 2023 and January 31, 2025, you must complete the requirements below by April 30, 2025:

  • 12 Hours of CE:
    • 4 Hours of Core
    • 8 Hours of Elective
      • 1 Hour must fulfill the sexual harassment prevention training requirement

OPTION 3

If you were licensed on or after February 1, 2025, no CE is required for the upcoming renewal.

Click here to view the CE requirements from the IDFPR page.

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:

OPTION 2: If first issued a license on or after May 1, 2024, no CE is required for the upcoming renewal.

Click here to view the CE requirements from the IDFPR page.

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

PURCHASE

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

PURCHASE

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

PURCHASE

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

PURCHASE

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

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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