CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES
NEXT RENEWAL DEADLINE: April 30, 2022
OPTION 1
If you were licensed prior to November 1, 2019, you need to complete the requirements below by April 30, 2022:
- 12 Hours
- 4 Hours Core
- 8 Hours Elective
- 1 Hour must fulfill the Sexual Harassment Prevention training requirement
OPTION 2
If you were originally licensed between November 1, 2019 and October 31, 2021, you need to complete the 45 Hour Post-Licensing Package for your first license renewal period by April 30, 2022.
OPTION 3
If you were originally licensed on or after November 1, 2021, you need to complete the 45 Hour Post-Licensing Package by April 30, 2024.
NEXT RENEWAL DEADLINE: April 30, 2023
OPTION 1
If you were licensed before February 1, 2021, you need to complete the requirements below by April 30, 2023:
- 24 Hours of CE:
- 12 Hour Broker Management Interactive Course
- 12 Hours of CE:
- 4 Hours of Core
- 8 Hours of Elective
- 1 Hour must fulfill the sexual harassment prevention training requirement
OPTION 2
If you were licensed between February 1, 2021 and January 31, 2023, you must complete the requirements below by April 30, 2023:
- 24 Hours of CE:
- 12 Hour Broker Management Interactive Course
- 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 May 1, 2021 or later, you must complete the requirements below by April 30, 2023:
- 12 Hours of CE:
- 4 Hours of Core
- 8 Hours of Elective
- 1 Hour must fulfill the sexual harassment prevention training requirement
OPTION 4
If you were licensed after February 1, 2023, no CE is required for the upcoming renewal.
NEXT RENEWAL DEADLINE: July 31, 2022
OPTION 1
If first issued a license prior to May 1, 2020, you need to complete the following by July 31, 2022:
- 8-Hour Leasing Agent Core Course (This course includes the required one hour of sexual harassment prevention training.) Jump to leasing agent self-paced class↓
OPTION 2
If first issued a license on or after May 1, 2020, no CE is required for the upcoming renewal.
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
Self-Paced
- Instructor-Free
- Complete Anytime
- Online Course Modules
- Bundles Available – NEW!
CE You Can Complete Anytime: Self-Paced
NEW! BUNDLES
Complete ALL of your license renewal requirements in one go, and save money at the same time. Both are self-paced and will remain accessible to you through your deadline in April 2022. Bonus! These will also satisfy your NAR ethics requirement, due December 31, 2021.
12 Hour Broker CE Bundle: Residential
Sign-up! COST: $85-$95 $79-$89This bundle offers a special focus on residential real estate elective topics. Includes:
- (Elective) Code of Ethics: Your Promise of Professionalism
- (Elective) Behind the Scenes of a Residential Mortgage
- (Elective) Making Sense of Residential Real Estate Taxes
- 4 Hours Core
- 1 Hour Elective: Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
12 Hour Broker CE Bundle: Commercial
Sign-up! COST: $85-$95 $79-$89This bundle offers a special focus on commercial real estate elective topics. Includes:
- (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
A LA CARTE SELF-PACED
If you know you need just a few more continuing education hours, these individual classes are up your alley.
| CLASS | ENROLL NOW | DESCRIPTION | CE CREDITS | COST |
| Core | Sign-up | Review legal, ethical and practical responsibilities including Illinois license law, the handling of escrow and transaction documents, Fair Housing issues and advertising. | 4 Hrs Core | $35-$38 |
| Anatomy of an Office Building | Sign-up | Get into the field of office building development and management, and develop a more thorough understanding of office building operations. | 3 Hrs Elective | $25-$28 |
| Anatomy of a Shopping Center | Sign-up | Gain a working knowledge of the shopping center development process and history. | 3 Hrs Elective | $25-$28 |
| Behind the Scenes of a Residential Mortgage | Sign-up | Gain insight into behind-the-scenes of processing and issuing a mortgage. | 3 Hrs Elective | $25-$28 |
| Code of Ethics: Your Promise of Professionalism | Sign-up | Learn how the Code of Ethics compares to and contrasts with the concept of general business ethics. | 3 Hrs Elective | $25-$28 |
| Divorce Real Estate Foundations | Sign-up | Understand how to work with clients who are going through or have gone through the divorce process. | 3 Hrs Elective | $25-$28 |
| Making Sense of Residential Real Estate Taxes | Sign-up | Learn how taxes are prorated for closings, levied and protested. | 3 Hrs Elective | $25-$28 |
| Ownership and Title: How, Who and What | Sign-up | Review the various types of estates in lands, the interests of owners, as well as the legal aspects of deed and title. | 3 Hrs Elective | $25-$28 |
| Sexual Harassment Prevention Training | Sign-up | This course completes the license renewal requirement. | 1 Hr Elective | $15-$18 |
| 8 Hour Leasing Agent Course | Sign-up | Focus on the application and analysis of license law in real-life situations. | 8 Hr Elective | $65-$75 |
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!
2 Hours: $20-$25 | 3 Hours: $30-$35 | 4 Hours: $40-$45 | Designations & Certifications: Prices Vary
45 Hour Post-Licensing Classes 12 Hour Broker Management Classes| CLASS NAME | DESCRIPTION | ENROLL NOW | DATE | FORMAT(S) | CE CREDITS |
| Divorce Real Estate Foundations | Understand how to work with clients who are going through or have gone through the divorce process. | Sign-up | 12/7/21 | Live Webinar | 3 Hrs Elective |
| Renovation Lending Solutions | Learn about obtaining financing, how to list a renovated home and how to structure a Renovation transaction. | Sign-up | 12/7/21 | Live Webinar | 3 Hours Elective |
| Real Estate Negotiation Expert Certification | Get tips and tools you need to be a skillful advocate for your clients. | Sign-up | 12/9/21-12/10/21 | Live Webinar | 8 Hrs Elective |
| Pricing Strategy Advisor Certification | Enhance your skills in pricing properties, creating CMAs, working with appraisers, and guiding clients through the transaction. | Sign-up | 12/11/21 | Live Webinar | 6 Hrs Elective |
| Code of Ethics: Your Promise of Professionalism | Discuss how the Code of Ethics compares to and contrasts with the concept of general business ethics. | Sign-up | 12/14/21 | Live Webinar | 3 Hrs Elective |
| 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. | Sign-up | 12/14/21 |
Live Webinar
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3 Hrs Elective |
| At Home With Diversity Certification | Build better diversity sensitivity into your business and learn how U.S. fair housing laws apply. | Sign-up | 12/16/21 | Live Webinar | 6 Hrs Elective |
| CLASS NAME | DESCRIPTION | DATE | ENROLL NOW | FORMAT(S) | CE CREDITS |
| Stand Out From the Crowd: High Performing Homes | Become well-versed in Chicago’s high-performance housing market and guide clients through incentives, rebates, listing strategies and home value upgrades. | 1/10/22 | Sign-up | Classroom & Live Webinar | 3 Hours Elective |
| Renovation Lending Solutions | Learn about obtaining financing, how to list a renovated home and how to structure a renovation transaction. | 1/10/22 | Sign-up | Classroom & Live Webinar | 3 Hours Elective |
| Short-Sales & Foreclosure Resource Certification | Learn how to serve as a resource for sellers and buyers in the brokerage of distressed properties. | 1/13/22 | Sign-up | Live Webinar | 6 Hours Elective |
| Behind the Scenes of a Residential Mortgage | Gain insight into behind-the-scenes of processing and issuing a mortgage. | 1/15/22 | Sign-up | Classroom & Live Webinar | 3 Hours Elective |
| Code of Ethics: Your Promise of Professionalism | Discuss how the Code of Ethics compares to and contrasts with the concept of general business ethics. | 1/15/22 | Sign-up | Classroom & Live Webinar | 3 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. | 1/27/22 | Sign-up | Classroom & Live Webinar | 4 Hours Core |
| Sexual Harassment Prevention Training & REALTOR Safety | Complete the license renewal requirement with additional units on safety. | 1/27/22 | Sign-up | Classroom & Live Webinar | 2 Hours Elective |
| CLASS NAME | DESCRIPTION | DATE | ENROLL NOW | FORMAT(S) | CE CREDITS |
| Analyze & Underwrite Multi-Unit & Mixed-Use Properties | Learn how to assess the viability of an investment property from both an investor’s and a banker’s perspective. | 2/10/22 | Sign-up | Live Webinar | 3 Hours Elective |
| Real Estate Auctions: What Every Broker Should Know | Learn the ins-and-outs of real estate auctions and perfect your business strategy in this select market. | 2/10/22 | Sign-up | Live Webinar | 3 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. | 2/11/22 | Sign-up | Live Webinar | 4 Hours Core |
| Sexual Harassment Prevention Training & REALTOR Safety | Complete the license renewal requirement with additional units on safety. | 2/11/22 | Sign-up | Live Webinar | 2 Hours Elective |
| Accredited Buyer’s Representative Designation | Get specialized information to help you stay on top of the issues and trends in successfully representing homebuyers. | 2/16/22-2/17/22 | Sign-up | Live Webinar | 12 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. | 2/26/22 | Sign-up | Classroom | 4 Hours Core |
| Sexual Harassment Prevention Training & REALTOR Safety | Complete the license renewal requirement with additional units on safety. | 2/26/22 | Sign-up | Classroom | 2 Hours Elective |
| Property Management 101 | Learn about various types of buildings and review basic knowledge such as neighborhood comparisons and the Chicago Residential Landlord Tenant Ordinance. | 2/28/22 | Sign-up | Live Webinar | 3 Hours Elective |
| The Appraisal Process | Gain an understanding of the behind-the-scenes of the appraisal process, stay current with industry changes and key verbiage, learn how to construct competitive CMA’s and more. | 2/28/22 | Sign-up | Live Webinar | 3 Hours Elective |
| CLASS NAME | DESCRIPTION | DATE | ENROLL NOW | FORMAT(S) | CE CREDITS |
| Core | Review legal, ethical and practical responsibilities including Illinois license law, the handling of escrow and transaction documents, Fair Housing issues and advertising. | 3/8/22 | Sign-up | Live Webinar | 4 Hours Core |
| Real Estate Negotiation Expert Certification | Get tips and tools you need to be a skillful advocate for your clients. | 3/8/22 – 3/9/22 | Sign-up | Live Webinar | 8 Hours Elective |
| Making Sense of Residential Real Estate Taxes | Learn how taxes are prorated for closings, levied and protested. | 3/12/22 | Sign-up | Classroom | 3 Hours Elective |
| Ownership & Title: Who, How & What | Review the various types of estates in lands, the interests of owners, as well as the legal aspects of deed and title. | 3/12/22 | Sign-up | Classroom | 3 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. | 3/15/22 | Sign-up | Live Webinar | 4 Hours Core |
| Downtown Commercial Property Management | Review the important role property managers play in the downtown commercial real estate process. | 3/15/22 | Sign-up | Classroom | 3 Hours Elective |
| Sexual Harassment Prevention Training & REALTOR Safety | Complete the license renewal requirement with additional units on safety. | 3/15/22 | Sign-up | Live Webinar | 2 Hours Elective |
| Code of Ethics: Your Promise of Professionalism | Discuss how the Code of Ethics compares to and contrasts with the concept of general business ethics. | 3/24/22 | Sign-up | Classroom & Live Webinar | 3 Hours Elective |
| Solar For Real Estate Agents | Learn how to navigate the contracts, benefits and listing of solar residential properties. | 3/24/22 | Sign-up | Classroom & Live Webinar | 3 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. | 3/26/22 | Sign-up | Live Webinar | 4 Hours Core |
| Sexual Harassment Prevention Training & REALTOR Safety | Complete the license renewal requirement with additional units on safety. | 3/26/22 | Sign-up | Live Webinar | 2 Hours Elective |
| Divorce Real Estate Foundations | Understand how to work with clients who are going through or have gone through the divorce process. | 3/29/22 | Sign-up | Live Webinar | 3 Hours Elective |
| Sexual Harassment Prevention Training & REALTOR Safety | Complete the license renewal requirement with additional units on safety. | 3/29/22 | Sign-up | Live Webinar | 2 Hours Elective |
| Build A Successful International Real Estate Business | Review crucial international market knowledge, client acquisition, legal issues and financing and more. | 3/29/22 | Sign-up | Classroom | 3 Hours Elective |
| CLASS NAME | DESCRIPTION | DATE | ENROLL NOW | FORMAT(S) | CE CREDITS |
| Behind the Scenes of a Residential Mortgage | Gain insight into behind-the-scenes of processing and issuing a mortgage. | 4/2/22 | Sign-up | Classroom & Live Webinar | 3 Hours Elective |
| Real Estate Auctions: What Every Broker Should Know | Learn the ins-and-outs of real estate auctions and perfect your business strategy in this select market. | 4/2/22 | Sign-up | Classroom & Live Webinar | 3 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. | 4/4/22 | Sign-up | Live Webinar | 4 Hours Core |
| Sexual Harassment Prevention Training & REALTOR Safety | Complete the license renewal requirement with additional units on safety. | 4/4/22 | Sign-up | Live Webinar | 2 Hours Elective |
| Commercial Leasing 101 | Learn the important role leasing agents play in the real estate process and gain a base-level knowledge of the entirety of the leasing process. | 4/5/22 | Sign-up | Classroom | 3 Hours Elective |
| Property Management 101 | Learn about various types of buildings and review basic knowledge such as neighborhood comparisons and the Chicago Residential Landlord Tenant Ordinance. | 4/5/22 | Sign-up | Live Webinar | 3 Hours Elective |
| Essentials of Property Management | Be a more effective and efficient residential property manager. | 4/6/22 – 4/7/22 | Sign-up | Live Webinar | 8 Hours Elective |
| At Home With Diversity Certification | Build better diversity sensitivity into your business and learn how U.S. fair housing laws apply. | 4/14/22 | Sign-up | Live Webinar | 6 Hours Elective |
| Condo Mortgages: Guidelines to Avoiding Pitfalls | Learn how to guide your clients through how condos, PUDs and co-ops affect mortgage guidelines. | 4/14/22 | Sign-up | Live Webinar | 3 Hours Elective |
| Divorce Real Estate Foundations | Understand how to work with clients who are going through or have gone through the divorce process. | 4/14/22 | Sign-up | Live Webinar | 3 Hours Elective |
| Downtown Commercial Property Management | Review the important role property managers play in the downtown commercial real estate process. | 4/14/22 | Sign-up | Classroom | 3 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. | 4/16/22 | Sign-up | Classroom & Live Webinar | 4 Hours Core |
| Sexual Harassment Prevention Training & REALTOR Safety | Complete the license renewal requirement with additional units on safety. | 4/16/22 | Sign-up | Classroom & Live Webinar | 2 Hours Elective |
| Analyze & Underwrite Multi-Unit & Mixed-Use Properties | Learn how to assess the viability of an investment property from both an investor’s and a banker’s perspective. | 4/18/22 | Sign-up | Classroom & Live Webinar | 3 Hours Elective |
| The Appraisal Process | Gain an understanding of the behind-the-scenes of the appraisal process, stay current with industry changes and key verbiage, learn how to construct competitive CMA’s and more. | 4/18/22 | Sign-up | Classroom & Live Webinar | 3 Hours Elective |
| Pricing Strategy Advisor Certification | Enhance your skills in pricing properties, creating CMAs, working with appraisers, and guiding clients through the transaction. | 4/19/22 | Sign-up | Classroom | 6 Hours Elective |
| Sexual Harassment Prevention Training & REALTOR Safety | Complete the license renewal requirement with additional units on safety. | 4/19/22 | Sign-up | Live Webinar | 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. | 4/20/22 | Sign-up | Live Webinar | 4 Hours Core |
| Code of Ethics: Your Promise of Professionalism | Discuss how the Code of Ethics compares to and contrasts with the concept of general business ethics. | 4/23/22 | Sign-up | Classroom & Live Webinar | 3 Hours Elective |
| Ownership & Title: Who, How & What | Review the various types of estates in lands, the interests of owners, as well as the legal aspects of deed and title. | 4/23/22 | Sign-up | Classroom & Live Webinar | 3 Hours Elective |
| Renovation Lending Solutions | Learn about obtaining financing, how to list a renovated home and how to structure a Renovation transaction. | 4/28/22 | Sign-up | Live Webinar | 3 Hours Elective |
| Solar for Real Estate Agents | Learn how to navigate the contracts, benefits and listing of solar residential properties. | 4/28/22 | Sign-up | Live Webinar | 3 Hours Elective |
| Behind the Scenes of a Residential Mortgage | Gain insight into behind-the-scenes of processing and issuing a mortgage. | 4/29/22 | Sign-up | Classroom & Live Webinar | 3 Hours Elective |
| Stand Out from the Crowd: High Performing Homes | Become well-versed in Chicago’s high-performance housing market and guide clients through incentives, rebates, listing strategies and home value upgrades. | 4/29/22 | Sign-up | Classroom & Live Webinar | 3 Hours Elective |