Continuing Education Courses

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

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  • Core & Elective Options

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  • Core & Elective Options

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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, 2024

Managing Broker Requirements

NEXT RENEWAL DEADLINE: April 30, 2025

Leasing Agent Requirements

NEXT RENEWAL DEADLINE: July 31, 2024

Panel Name: broker_1

Broker Renewal Deadline: April 30, 2024

OPTION 1: If you were licensed prior to November 1, 2021, you need to complete the requirements below by April 30, 2024:

  • 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, 2021 and October 31, 2023, you need to complete the45 Hour Post-Licensing Packagefor your first license renewal period by April 30, 2024.

OPTION 3: If you were originally licensed on or after November 1, 2023, you need to complete the45 Hour Post-Licensing Packageby April 30, 2026.

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, 2024

OPTION 1: If first issued a license prior to May 1, 2022, you need to complete the following by July 31, 2024:

OPTION 2: If first issued a license on or after May 1, 2022, 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 2023. Bonus! These will also satisfy your NAR ethics requirement, due December 31, 2024.

12 Hour 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:$59

PURCHASE

12 Hour 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:$59

PURCHASE

24 Hour Managing Broker 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

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 ABOUT CE CREDITS COST
8 Hour Leasing Agent Course Focus on the application and analysis of license law in real-life situations. 8 Hours Leasing Agent Core $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) $169-$179
Core Review 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 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 购物中心的工作知识velopment 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
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
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

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

OCTOBER 2023

CLASS NAME DATE LOCATION CE CREDITS DESCRIPTION
NAR’s Green Designation 10/30/23-10/31/23 Classroom: CAR Central 8 Hours Elective By earning NAR’s Green Designation, you position yourself as a leader in GREEN real estate that’s fully equipped to help clients take advantage of the opportunities their next home can offer.

NOVEMBER 2023

CLASS NAME DATE LOCATION CE CREDITS DESCRIPTION
Military Relocation Professional (MRP) Certification
 11/1/23 Live Webinar 8 Hours Elective The goal of the Military Relocation Professional Certification Course is to educate real estate professionals about working with current and former military service members to find the housing solutions that best suit their needs.
Pricing Strategy Advisor (PSA) Certification
 11/13/2023 Live Webinar 6 Hours Elective In this course, students will learn to select appropriate comparables and make accurate adjustments to them, for use in developing home price opinions.
Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR) Designation
 11/20/23-11/21/23 Classroom: CAR Central 12 Hours Elective ABR®为期两天的指定课程的目标to educate and prepare buyer’s reps to provide top-notch service and fidelity to buyers and to offer methods for building your buyer representation business.

DECEMBER 2023

CLASS NAME DATE LOCATION CE CREDITS DESCRIPTION
How to Analyze and Underwrite Multi-Unit and Mixed-Use Properties
 12/1/23 Live Webinar 3 Hours Elective This course will teach students 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.
Property Management 101
 12/1/23 Live Webinar 3 Hour Elective Learn about various types of buildings and review basic knowledge such as neighborhood comparisons and the Chicago Residential Landlord Tenant Ordinance.
Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource (SFR) Certification
 12/5/23 Live Webinar 6 Hours Elective This course is specifically designed to show how you can serve as a resource for sellers and buyers in the brokerage of distressed properties.
Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE) Certification
 12/12/23-12/13/23 Classroom: CAR Central 8 Hour Electives Elevate your negotiation game with this two-day certification! This course will examine different formats and methods so that today’s negotiators can play the game to win.

JANUARY 2024

CLASS NAME DATE LOCATION CE CREDITS DESCRIPTION
Core 1/8/24 Live Webinar 4 Hours Core Review legal, ethical and practical responsibilities including Illinois license law, the handling of escrow and transaction documents, Fair Housing issues and advertising.
Sexual Harassment Prevention Training & Safety 1/8/24 Live Webinar 2 Hours Elective This course completes the license renewal requirement.
Renovation Lending Solutions 1/9/24 Live Webinar 3 Hours Elective 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.
Code Of Ethics 1/9/24 Live Webinar 3 Hours Elective Learn how the Code of Ethics compares to and contrasts with the concept of general business ethics.
Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR) Designation 1/18/24 – 1/19/24 Hybrid Classroom/Live Webinar 12 Hours Elective ABR®为期两天的指定课程的目标to educate and prepare buyer’s reps to provide top-notch service and fidelity to buyers and to offer methods for building your buyer representation business.
Code Of Ethics 1/24/24 Live Webinar 3 Hours Elective Learn how the Code of Ethics compares to and contrasts with the concept of general business ethics.
Property Management 101 1/24/24 Live Webinar 3 Hours Elective Learn about various types of buildings and review basic knowledge such as neighborhood comparisons and the Chicago Residential Landlord Tenant Ordinance.
Sexual Harassment Prevention Training & Safety 1/25/24 Live Webinar 2 Hours Elective This course completes the license renewal requirement.
Core 1/25/24 Live Webinar 4 Hours Core Review legal, ethical and practical responsibilities including Illinois license law, the handling of escrow and transaction documents, Fair Housing issues and advertising.

February 2024

CLASS NAME DATE LOCATION CE CREDITS DESCRIPTION
Pricing Strategy Advisor (PSA) Certification 2/7/24 Live Webinar 6 Hours Elective In this course students will learn to select appropriate comparables and make accurate adjustments to them, for use in developing home price opinions.
Core 2/8/24 Live Webinar 4 Hours Core Review legal, ethical and practical responsibilities including Illinois license law, the handling of escrow and transaction documents, Fair Housing issues and advertising.
Sexual Harassment Prevention Training & Safety 2/8/24 Live Webinar 2 Hours Elective This course completes the license renewal requirement.
How to Analyze and Underwrite Multi-Unit and Mixed-Use Properties 2/9/24 Live Webinar 3 Hours Elective This course will teach students 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.
Code Of Ethics 2/9/24 Live Webinar 3 Hours Elective Learn how the Code of Ethics compares to and contrasts with the concept of general business ethics.
Core 2/10/24 Evergreen Park – Advocate Medical Building
 4 Hours Core Review legal, ethical and practical responsibilities including Illinois license law, the handling of escrow and transaction documents, Fair Housing issues and advertising.
Sexual Harassment Prevention Training & Safety 2/10/24 Evergreen Park – Advocate Medical Building
 2 Hours Elective This course completes the license renewal requirement.
Code Of Ethics 2/17/24 Evergreen Park – Advocate Medical Building
 3 Hours Elective Learn how the Code of Ethics compares to and contrasts with the concept of general business ethics.
Fair Housing(Registration link coming soon) 2/17/24 Evergreen Park – Advocate Medical Building
 3 Hours Elective Better understand Fair Housing history and laws, and get real-life context and resources about Fair Housing-related matters.
Code Of Ethics 2/27/24 Live Webinar 3 Hours Elective Learn how the Code of Ethics compares to and contrasts with the concept of general business ethics.
Ownership and Title 2/27/24 Live Webinar 3 Hours Elective Review the various types of estates in lands, the interests of owners, as well as the legal aspects of deed and title. Become well-versed in all forms of estates in lands and understand the different types of ownership possibilities.
Sexual Harassment Prevention Training & Safety 2/28/24 Live Webinar 2 Hours Elective This course completes the license renewal requirement.
Core 2/28/24 Live Webinar 4 Hours Core Review legal, ethical and practical responsibilities including Illinois license law, the handling of escrow and transaction documents, Fair Housing issues and advertising.

March 2024

CLASS NAME DATE LOCATION CE CREDITS DESCRIPTION
Home Finance Resource (HFR) Certification 3/1/24 Hybrid Classroom/Live Webinar 6 Hours Elective This course will teach you how to guide your buyers through the mortgage preapproval process.
Essentials Of Property Management 3/6/24 – 3/7/24 Hybrid Classroom/Live Webinar 8 Hours Elective The most cost-effective way to preserve residential properties is through proper management and preventive maintenance techniques. This program helps building owners and managers be more effective at their jobs.
The Appraisal Process 3/11/24 Hybrid Classroom/Live Webinar 3 Hours Elective In this interactive course students will gain an understanding of the behind the scenes happenings of the appraisal process, stay current with industry changes, and construct competitive CMA’s.
Code Of Ethics 3/11/24 Hybrid Classroom/Live Webinar 3 Hours Elective Learn how the Code of Ethics compares to and contrasts with the concept of general business ethics.
Sexual Harassment Prevention Training & Safety 3/12/24 Hybrid Classroom/Live Webinar 2 Hours Elective This course completes the license renewal requirement.
Core 3/12/24 Hybrid Classroom/Live Webinar 4 Hours Core Review legal, ethical and practical responsibilities including Illinois license law, the handling of escrow and transaction documents, Fair Housing issues and advertising.
Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE) Certification
 3/13/24 – 3/14/24 Hybrid Classroom/Live Webinar 8 Hours Elective Elevate your negotiation game with this two-day certification! This course will examine different formats and methods so that today’s negotiators can play the game to win.
NAR’s Green Designation 3/20/24 – 3/21/24 Classroom | CAR Central 8 Hours Elective By earning NAR’s Green Designation, you position yourself as a leader in GREEN real estate that’s fully equipped to help clients take advantage of the opportunities their next home can offer.
Sexual Harassment Prevention Training & Safety 3/23/24 Evergreen Park – Advocate Medical Building
 2 Hours Elective This course completes the license renewal requirement.
Core 3/23/24 Evergreen Park – Advocate Medical Building
 4 Hours Core Review legal, ethical and practical responsibilities including Illinois license law, the handling of escrow and transaction documents, Fair Housing issues and advertising.
Core 3/26/24 Classroom | CAR Central 4 Hours Core Review legal, ethical and practical responsibilities including Illinois license law, the handling of escrow and transaction documents, Fair Housing issues and advertising.
Sexual Harassment Prevention Training & Safety 3/26/24 Classroom | CAR Central 2 Hours Elective This course completes the license renewal requirement.
Solar for Real Estate Agents 3/27/24 Classroom | CAR Central 3 Hours Elective Following the Future Energy Jobs Act, Illinois is expected to see a 2000% growth in solar by 2025. Now, more than ever, buyers and sellers are turning to their REALTORS® for guidance on how to navigate the contracts, benefits and listing of solar residential properties. Be the REALTOR® who knows what to do when your client asks for help!
Stand Out From the Crowd: High Performance Homes 3/27/24 Classroom | CAR Central 3 Hours Elective Join Pamela Brookstein, Market Transformation Specialist at Elevate Energy, for a detailed overview of Chicago’s high-performance housing market, a deep dive into the features that contribute to performance and property value, and the inside scoop on incentives and rebates available for clients looking to upgrade their homes.
Fair Housing(Registration link coming soon) 3/30/24 Evergreen Park – Advocate Medical Building
 3 Hours Elective Better understand Fair Housing history and laws, and get real-life context and resources about Fair Housing-related matters.
Code Of Ethics 3/30/24 Evergreen Park – Advocate Medical Building
 3 Hours Elective Learn how the Code of Ethics compares to and contrasts with the concept of general business ethics.

2024年4月

CLASS NAME DATE LOCATION CE CREDITS DESCRIPTION
Short Sale and Foreclosure Resource (SFR) Certification 4/2/24 Live Webinar 6 Hours Elective This course is specifically designed to show how you can serve as a resource for sellers and buyers in the brokerage of distressed properties.
Core 4/3/24 Hybrid Classroom/Live Webinar 4 Hours Core Review legal, ethical and practical responsibilities including Illinois license law, the handling of escrow and transaction documents, Fair Housing issues and advertising.
Sexual Harassment Prevention Training & Safety 4/3/24 Hybrid Classroom/Live Webinar 2 Hours Elective This course completes the license renewal requirement.
Real Estate Auctions 4/4/24 Hybrid Classroom/Live Webinar 3 Hours Elective 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.
Code Of Ethics 4/4/24 Hybrid Classroom/Live Webinar 3 Hours Elective Learn how the Code of Ethics compares to and contrasts with the concept of general business ethics.
At Home With Diversity (AHWD) Certification 4/15/24 Live Webinar 6 Hours Elective The At Home With Diversity® course is part of a comprehensive cultural diversity outreach program founded by the National Association of REALTORS® and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to certify real estate professionals who have made a commitment to a set of diversity principles.
Core 4/16/24 Hybrid Classroom/Live Webinar 4 Hours Core Review legal, ethical and practical responsibilities including Illinois license law, the handling of escrow and transaction documents, Fair Housing issues and advertising.
Sexual Harassment Prevention Training & Safety 4/16/24 Hybrid Classroom/Live Webinar 2 Hours Elective This course completes the license renewal requirement.
Code Of Ethics 4/17/24 Hybrid Classroom/Live Webinar 3 Hours Elective Learn how the Code of Ethics compares to and contrasts with the concept of general business ethics.
Fair Housing(Registration link coming soon) 4/17/24 Hybrid Classroom/Live Webinar 3 Hours Elective Better understand Fair Housing history and laws, and get real-life context and resources about Fair Housing-related matters.
Sexual Harassment Prevention Training & Safety 4/20/24 Evergreen Park – Advocate Medical Building
 2 Hours Elective This course completes the license renewal requirement.
Core 4/20/24 Evergreen Park – Advocate Medical Building
 4 Hours Core Review legal, ethical and practical responsibilities including Illinois license law, the handling of escrow and transaction documents, Fair Housing issues and advertising.
Code Of Ethics 4/23/24 Hybrid Classroom/Live Webinar 3 Hours Elective Learn how the Code of Ethics compares to and contrasts with the concept of general business ethics.
Ownership and Title 4/23/24 Hybrid Classroom/Live Webinar 3 Hours Elective Review the various types of estates in lands, the interests of owners, as well as the legal aspects of deed and title. Become well-versed in all forms of estates in lands and understand the different types of ownership possibilities.
Sexual Harassment Prevention Training & Safety 4/24/24 Hybrid Classroom/Live Webinar 2 Hours Elective This course completes the license renewal requirement.
Core 4/24/24 Hybrid Classroom/Live Webinar 4 Hours Core Review legal, ethical and practical responsibilities including Illinois license law, the handling of escrow and transaction documents, Fair Housing issues and advertising.
Fair Housing(Registration link coming soon) 4/27/24 Evergreen Park – Advocate Medical Building
 3 Hours Elective Better understand Fair Housing history and laws, and get real-life context and resources about Fair Housing-related matters.
Code Of Ethics 4/27/24 Evergreen Park – Advocate Medical Building
 3 Hours Elective Learn how the Code of Ethics compares to and contrasts with the concept of general business ethics.

August 2024

CLASS NAME DATE LOCATION CE CREDITS DESCRIPTION
Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR) Designation 8/26/24 – 8/27/24 Hybrid Classroom/Live Webinar 12 Hours Elective ABR®为期两天的指定课程的目标to educate and prepare buyer’s reps to provide top-notch service and fidelity to buyers and to offer methods for building your buyer representation business.

September 2024

CLASS NAME DATE LOCATION CE CREDITS DESCRIPTION
Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) Designation – Local Markets 9/30/24 Hybrid Classroom/Live Webinar 6 Hours Elective Upon completion of this course, you should be aware of how the global economy impacts your local real estate market and be prepared to serve international clients and customers in your local market.

October 2024

CLASS NAME DATE LOCATION CE CREDITS DESCRIPTION
Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) Designation – Transaction Tools 10/1/24 Hybrid Classroom/Live Webinar 6 Hours Elective This course provides the tools and concepts real estate professionals need to work with investor-clients in the global real estate market. Students will learn how to research markets, convert metric measures, monitor currency trends, alert clients to tax and visa matters, analyze financial data for transactions, and follow a process for compiling transaction information.
12 Hour Broker Management 10/22/24 – 10/23/24 Live Webinar 12 Hours 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.
Core 10/24/24 Live Webinar 4 Hours Core Review legal, ethical and practical responsibilities including Illinois license law, the handling of escrow and transaction documents, Fair Housing issues and advertising.
Sexual Harassment Prevention Training & Safety 10/24/24 Live Webinar 2 Hours Elective This course completes the license renewal requirement.
Code Of Ethics 10/25/24 Live Webinar 3 Hours Elective Learn how the Code of Ethics compares to and contrasts with the concept of general business ethics.
Real Estate Auctions 10/25/24 Live Webinar 3 Hours Elective 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.

November 2024

CLASS NAME DATE LOCATION CE CREDITS DESCRIPTION
How to Analyze and Underwrite Multi-Unit and Mixed-Use Properties 11/13/24 Live Webinar 3 Hours Elective This course will teach students 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.
Code Of Ethics 11/13/24 Live Webinar 3 Hours Elective Learn how the Code of Ethics compares to and contrasts with the concept of general business ethics.
Sexual Harassment Prevention Training & Safety 11/14/24 Live Webinar 2 Hours Elective This course completes the license renewal requirement.
Core 11/14/24 Live Webinar 4 Hours Core Review legal, ethical and practical responsibilities including Illinois license law, the handling of escrow and transaction documents, Fair Housing issues and advertising.

December 2024

CLASS NAME DATE LOCATION CE CREDITS DESCRIPTION
Code Of Ethics 12/10/24 Live Webinar 3 Hours Elective Learn how the Code of Ethics compares to and contrasts with the concept of general business ethics.
Property Management 101 12/10/24 Live Webinar 3 Hours Elective Learn about various types of buildings and review basic knowledge such as neighborhood comparisons and the Chicago Residential Landlord Tenant Ordinance.
Core 12/11/24 Live Webinar 4 Hours Core Review legal, ethical and practical responsibilities including Illinois license law, the handling of escrow and transaction documents, Fair Housing issues and advertising.
Sexual Harassment Prevention Training & Safety 12/11/24 Live Webinar 2 Hours Elective This course completes the license renewal requirement.

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