Real Estate Continuing Education Courses

Continuing Education (CE) courses are vital for keeping your real estate license active and in good standing.

VanEd’s CE programs help agents:

• Stay compliant with changing state laws and regulations.
• Improve skills in topics like ethics, fair housing, marketing, and risk management.
• Stay competitive in the real estate marketplace by refreshing industry knowledge. 

From starting out to staying licensed, there are three main types of training: Pre-License, Post-License, and Continuing Education. Each one helps you succeed at a different stage of your career.  

• Pre-License Education – Prepares you for entry into the industry: 
  Pre-license training is the first step toward becoming a real estate agent. Before you can sit for your state licensing exam, you must complete an approved pre-license course. These courses provide the foundational knowledge you’ll need, covering topics such as property ownership, contracts, agency relationships, real estate law, finance, and ethical practices. Pre-licensing is focused on giving you the theoretical understanding required to pass the licensing exam and launch your career. Course requirements vary by state but typically range from 60 to 180 hours. You can find more about VanEd’s pre-license programs here.
• Post-License Education – Equips you with the practical skills to succeed once licensed:  
  Once you have earned your real estate license, some states require post-license training within the first license renewal period. Post-licensing education is designed to help newly licensed agents apply their knowledge in real-world situations. These courses focus on practical skills like client interaction, transaction management, negotiation strategies, and legal compliance, helping agents transition smoothly into active practice. Post-license coursework typically must be completed within specific timeframes and often requires 12 to 45 hours of study, depending on your state. You can explore VanEd’s post-licensing options here.
• Continuing Education – Keeps you informed, compliant, and competitive throughout your real estate career: 
  Continuing Education (CE) is required for licensed real estate professionals throughout their careers to maintain their active status. CE courses help agents stay up-to-date with changes in real estate laws, market practices, ethics requirements, and emerging industry trends. While pre-licensing and post-licensing focus on entering and solidifying your start in the industry, CE ensures your ongoing professional competence and legal compliance. Most states require agents to complete between 12 and 30 hours of CE every 1 to 3 years, depending on their renewal cycle. VanEd offers flexible, 100% online CE courses tailored to meet each state’s specific renewal requirements.

With VanEd’s fully online, state-approved, and self-paced courses, you can confidently meet your education requirements at every stage of your professional journey. 

Yes! VanEd’s Continuing Education courses are 100% online and self-paced.

You can complete CE requirements conveniently from home, at work, or on the go — fitting your learning around your professional and personal obligations.

Definitely. VanEd’s CE programs are approved by state real estate commissions, developed by expert instructors with decades of industry experience, and trusted by over 100,000 real estate professionals for license renewal and career development.

The number of required CE hours varies depending on your state and licensing period. Common examples include:

• Texas: 18 hours every two years
• Colorado: 24 hours every three years
• Nebraska: 12 hours per two-year cycle

Because VanEd’s courses are self-paced, you can complete your CE requirements quickly and efficiently. 

In most states, yes — real estate professionals must complete Continuing Education during each license renewal cycle.

VanEd offers state-specific CE packages tailored to meet these renewal requirements.