Stay compliant and grow your career. Here's everything you need to know about CE requirements in every state we serve.
Continuing education (CE) is required to maintain your real estate license in every state. Each state has different requirements, deadlines, and approved topics. Failing to complete CE on time can result in license suspension or revocation, preventing you from practicing real estate and earning income.
Beyond simply maintaining your license, continuing education keeps you updated on changing laws and regulations, improves your professional skills and knowledge, makes you more valuable to clients, and can qualify you for professional designations like ABR, CRS, or GRI. Top-producing agents view CE as an investment in their business rather than just a requirement.
Texas requires 18 hours of continuing education every 2 years. Required topics include Legal Update I (4 hours), Legal Update II (4 hours), and TREC Ethics (3 hours). The remaining 7 hours can be electives. CE must be completed before your license expiration date. Train Agents offers complete Texas CE packages starting at $79.
Washington requires 30 hours of CE every 2 years for license renewal. First-time renewals require 90 hours of post-license education. Core curriculum requirements vary by renewal cycle. Washington allows online CE completion through approved providers like Train Agents.
Oregon requires 30 hours of CE every 2 years. Required topics include 3 hours of law and 3 hours of agency relationships. The remaining hours can be electives relevant to real estate practice. CE must be completed before license expiration.
California requires 45 hours of CE every 4 years. Required topics include Ethics, Fair Housing, Trust Fund Handling, and Risk Management. Eight consumer protection courses are required. California has one of the more extensive CE requirements in the nation.
Florida requires 14 hours of CE every 2 years for license renewal. Required topics include 3 hours of core law. First-time renewals require 45 hours of post-license education within the first renewal period. Florida's requirements are among the most streamlined.
Georgia requires 36 hours of CE every 4 years. Required topics include 3 hours of license law each year. The deadline is June 30 of your renewal year. Georgia requires agents to complete at least some hours annually rather than all at once.
North Carolina requires 8 hours of CE annually. Required topics include a 4-hour Update course and 4 hours of electives. The deadline is June 10 each year. North Carolina has an annual requirement rather than a multi-year cycle.
Don't wait until the deadline to start your CE — begin early in your renewal period. Choose courses that will help your business, not just the easiest options. Track your hours carefully and keep certificates organized. Set calendar reminders 90 days before your deadline. Consider online CE for convenience and flexibility.
Train Agents offers live instructor support included with all packages. Ask questions in real-time and get personalized study guidance.