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Illinois Real Estate Classes & Courses

Begin Illinois real estate courses online — and a career-long partnership — that provide expertise, resources, and the opportunity for unlimited growth and earning potential.

Illinois real estate education

No matter where you are in your career, choose the right Illinois real estate course for you.

Illinois Pre-Licensing Education

What is it?
Required Illinois real estate license course material that must be completed to sit for your state exam.

Who needs it?
Aspiring real estate agents looking for a career that fits their lifestyle and offers unlimited potential.

Illinois Requirements:
In order to sit for your state license exam, you must first pass your pre-licensing exam.

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Illinois Exam Prep

What is it?
An optional and comprehensive test prep solution that provides the resources and assurance you need to pass the Illinois real estate exam.  

Get a refund on your original purchase, whether a full pre-licensing package or exclusively exam prep, if you don’t pass your Illinois real estate exam on the first try. 

Who needs it?
Aspiring real estate agents looking for added confidence before sitting for the state exam. 

Illinois Requirements:
None

Illinois Broker License

What is it?
Real estate courses that provide pathway to becoming a managing broker. 

Who needs it?
Licensed real estate agents looking to take their careers to new heights.  

Illinois Requirements:
You need to have a current state real estate license to take courses.

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Illinois Post-Licensing Education

What is it?
Real estate courses that expand on industry knowledge. 

Who needs it?
Licensed real estate agents looking to elevate their career potential and build upon their network. 

Illinois Requirements:
You need to have a current state real estate license to take courses.

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Illinois Real Estate Continuing Education

What is it?
Required Illinois real estate license course material to maintain your real estate license. 

Who needs it?
Licensed real estate agents looking to upgrade their knowledge and maintain compliance for continued career success.

Illinois Requirements:
You need to have a current state real estate license to take courses. 

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Get Your License

Step 1: Complete pre-licensing Illinois real estate education.

Prospective students in Illinois are required to take pre-licensing courses from an approved real estate school. Once completed, you must obtain your official transcripts or certificate to finalize your license application.

Step 2: Pass your Illinois real estate exam.

After you’ve passed your pre-licensing exam, you’ll need to schedule your Illinois licensing real estate exam. While preparing for the exam, you may find questions not covered in the pre-licensing curriculum. Look to Illinois exam prep programs to address those answers in preparation for the state exam.

Step 3: Launch your Illinois real estate career.

Congratulations! A career with unlimited potential is on the horizon and you are officially a real estate agent in Illinois. From here, you can begin working with a broker who will help you find success.

Step 4: Renew your license and upgrade your skills.

To remain compliant in your state, you will need to renew your license with an approved Illinois real estate education provider. With renewal, you’ll also have the opportunity to increase your industry knowledge and build your local network.

Step 5: Advance your career.

There are no limits to your success in real estate. Take your career to new heights and expand your industry knowledge through advanced education opportunities like post-licensing and broker-licensing courses offered by Illinois-approved real estate schools.

FAQs

What are the types of real estate courses?

From aspiring real estate agents to veterans in the field, Colibri offers a range of real state courses, such as:

  • Pre licensing courses
  • Post licensing courses
  • Exam prep courses
  • Continuing education courses
  • License upgrade courses
  • Luxury real estate marketing courses

How long is real estate school in Illinois? 

According to the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation, real estate licensees must spend a minimum of 75 hours in an Illinois-approved study program. 

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