Are real estate continuing education courses accredited?

Yes, in the sense that matters for renewal: continuing education must come from providers approved by the state real estate commission, and only approved courses count toward the renewal requirement. Each commission publishes an approved-provider list, and providers must report completions to the state; Florida, for example, requires schools to electronically report attendance rosters within 5 business days of course completion.

The Nebraska Real Estate Commission approves continuing education providers and individual courses, and maintains an approved provider and course list on its website that is updated after each Commission meeting. Of the 18 CE hours required every 2 years, at least 12 must be in Commission-approved CE activities, with at least 6 of those in designated "R" subject matter courses. Courses may be taken in classroom, online, or home study formats, with no limit on the number of online hours, though each online course must be completed within 1 year of enrollment.