Illinois Real Estate Continuing Education Courses
Prepare for your Illinois real estate license renewal with online CE courses developed by industry experts. Cover all mandatory topics while choosing electives that support your business goals, from property management to distressed properties, multiple-offer transactions, and cybersecurity.
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State-Approved Illinois Real Estate Continuing Education Packages
Confidently renew your CE with our packages containing state-approved courses designed by the top real estate experts and featuring the most up-to-date and important real estate topics.
Individual Illinois Real Estate Continuing Education Classes
Explore our full library of Illinois real estate continuing education courses, including mandatory state-approved topics and electives designed to support real-world business needs. Choose courses that deepen your understanding of agency law, ethics, fair housing, property management, distressed properties, multiple-offer transactions, and cybersecurity.
NEW! – Real Estate Professional Certification Programs
Learn new skills, earn professional certifications or designations, and stand out in a competitive Illinois real estate market. Many programs also count toward continuing education requirements, giving you the dual benefit of career advancement and CE credit. New programs are released regularly to keep your skills current.
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With Illinois continuing education designed to meet requirements and launch your career forward, we’re here to support you each step of the way.
How to Renew Your Illinois Real Estate License
Illinois real estate licensees must renew their licenses at regular intervals as required by the Illinois Real Estate Commission. The process is straightforward and can be completed online by following these steps.
Step 1: Complete your Illinois Real Estate Continuing Education
Finish the required state-approved Illinois CE courses, covering all mandatory topics — agency law, ethics, and fair housing — plus any electives that support your business and compliance goals.
Step 2: Submit Your Illinois License Renewal Application
After completing your CE courses and exams, log in to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) portal to report your completed course hours and submit your renewal application.
Step 3: Pay the Illinois real estate license renewal fees
Pay the required fee to finalize your Illinois real estate license renewal and maintain active license status.
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Learn from IL industry experts with decades of experience in Illinois real estate law, ethics, agency, and compliance.
Whether you’re new or experienced, our CE courses support every stage of your Illinois real estate career.
Complete your Illinois CE online with flexible, self-paced courses that fit your schedule and renewal cycle.
Illinois Continuing Education FAQs
Illinois requires continuing education to ensure licensees stay current on agency law, ethics, fair housing, and evolving industry standards. CE helps reduce compliance risk and supports better client service.
– Broker Post-Licensing: 45 hours
– Broker Renewal: 12 hours every 24 months
– Managing Broker Renewal: 24 hours every 24 months
This structure ensures licensees complete mandatory topics while leaving room for electives that support business goals.
Yes. Illinois allows licensees to complete state-approved CE courses online, including both mandatory topics and elective courses that enhance professional skills.
– Broker Post-Licensing: Course Fee $279
– Broker Renewal: Course Fee $109 + License Renewal Fee: $200 before 4/30/2024, $275 after 4/30/2024; Late Fee $75
– Managing Broker Renewal: Course Fee $209 + License Renewal Fee $275; Late Fee $75
– Broker Post-Licensing: Variable
– First-time License Renewal Cycle: 2 Years
– Course Expiry Date: No later than the end of the sixth month following the initial broker licensure date.
– Broker Renewal: Every 24 months. Licenses expire on April 30th of even years.
– Managing Broker Renewal: Every 24 months. Licenses expire on April 30th of odd years.
– Leasing Agent: Every 24 months. Licenses expire on July 31st of even years
Yes. Elective courses allow licensees to tailor their CE to specific business needs, such as property management, distressed properties, multiple-offer strategies, cybersecurity, or ethics, while still meeting all state requirements.
Failing to complete your CE by the deadline can delay license renewal and may affect your ability to practice real estate legally in Illinois. Completing CE early and strategically helps ensure timely renewal and strengthens compliance.
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