Can you complete real estate continuing education courses online?

Yes, Alabama allows continuing education courses to be completed online through AREC-approved distance education providers. There is no limit to the number of CE hours that may be completed online, and all 15 required hours can be taken online, including the mandatory Risk Management and Broker CE courses. Courses must be completed by September 30 of the renewal year to ensure the credit is reported to AREC before October 1.

Sources: AREC — AL License Law Rule 790-X-1-.18 (Reciprocal License Requirements); AREC — Become a Licensed Real Estate Professional.

Yes, Alaska allows continuing education to be completed through online and distance formats. The Alaska Real Estate Commission permits licensees to take CE courses from nationally recognized providers outside the state, provided the courses are evaluated and approved via form #08-4533. Alaska-approved providers offer online CE courses covering the required 20 CE hours per biennial renewal period (8 DCE + 12 ECE). Students may not receive credit for more than 10 hours of instruction per day.

Sources: Alaska Real Estate Commission — Education.

Yes, Arizona real estate continuing education courses can be completed online. The ADRE Education Division approves both in-classroom and online CE courses, and only ADRE-approved courses are eligible for credit. The Arizona Association of REALTORS® offers live-streaming CE classes through its Education Outreach Program via Zoom, and multiple approved education providers offer self-paced online CE packages. Licensees self-report completed courses through the ADRE Licensee Login using certificates issued by the school.

Sources: ADRE — How to Obtain a License; ADRE — Salesperson License.

Yes, Arkansas real estate continuing education courses can be completed online, and there is no limit to the number of CE hours that may be taken through distance education. All distance education courses must be ARELLO certified and offered by a provider approved by the Arkansas Real Estate Commission (AREC). Most education providers report CE completion electronically to AREC, but the licensee remains responsible for ensuring that CE is reported by the renewal deadline.

Sources: AREC — Reciprocal States; AREC — New Applicant Licensing.

Yes. The DRE maintains a searchable database of approved continuing education courses that includes both correspondence (online) and live formats. Licensees can search by course provider name or number and filter by course type and CE subject category, which includes Agency, Ethics, Fair Housing, Trust Fund Handling, Risk Management, Implicit Bias Training, and other subjects.

Sources: CA DRE — Salesperson Requirements; CA DRE — Salesperson Exam & License.

Colorado accepts both online and in-person continuing education courses, with no stated limit on the number of CE hours that may be completed through online providers. A timing device is required for distance education courses to ensure they cannot be completed in less time than the approved credit hours. The 24-hour CE requirement per three-year cycle consists of 12 hours of Annual Commission Update Courses and 12 hours of electives, all of which may be taken online.

Sources: Colorado DRE — Broker License Application Requirements.

Yes, Connecticut continuing education courses can be completed online, including self-paced asynchronous formats. Effective February 2026, the mandatory CT Real Estate License Law course was approved to be taken as asynchronous online, removing the prior live or livestream requirement. The state approves self-paced online CE provided the course appears on the DCP's approved list. Licensees may also opt to pass a 40-question Connecticut CE Examination through PSI instead of completing coursework. As a reminder, 12 CE hours are required per two-year cycle, consisting of one 3-hour mandatory course and 9 hours of electives, and the completion deadline is 3 months before the license renewal date.

Sources: CT DCP — RE Salesperson CE.

Delaware accepts online continuing education courses from providers approved by the Delaware Real Estate Commission. The state requires 21 hours of approved CE during each two-year renewal cycle ending April 30 of even-numbered years, consisting of 18 mandatory hours and 3 elective hours across seven 3-hour modules.

Sources: DE DPR — Real Estate CE & Audit; Delaware DPR — Salesperson Licensure.

Yes, DC Real Estate Commission-approved continuing education providers offer online courses. The Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS® (GCAAR), the primary education provider for DC, offers on-demand online courses including required classes, elective classes, and a 15-hour renewal package. The DC Real Estate Commission publishes its list of approved CE providers on the DC Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection website.

Sources: DC Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection - Real Estate Commission.

Yes, Florida real estate continuing education courses can be completed online. The DBPR permits continuing education courses to be conducted in both classroom and distance education environments, and multiple FREC-approved providers offer 14-hour CE packages online. All CE must be completed and reported to the Florida Real Estate Commission before the license expiration date.

Sources: FL DBPR — FREC Education.

Yes, Georgia licensees can complete continuing education courses online, in a live classroom, or through webinars. GREC offers online courses for $10 each covering license law, continuing education, and instructor CE, with course lengths ranging from 3 to 9 hours. Passing a final exam is not required to receive CE credit in Georgia. A student may repeat a course and receive credit if more than 12 months have passed since the course was last taken.

Sources: GREC — RE News July 2020; Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 520-1-.04 (via Cornell Legal Information Institute).

Yes, Hawaii real estate continuing education courses can be completed online. The Hawaii Real Estate Commission permits both classroom and internet-delivered CE courses, and there is no limit to the number of CE hours that may be taken online. The Commission's Education Provider and Course Search tool allows licensees to find approved CE courses by course type, hours, date, title, island, and medium.

Sources: Hawaii REB — Examination & Licensing; Hawaii REB — Application & Registration Fees.

Yes, Idaho allows real estate continuing education courses to be completed online, provided they are ARELLO certified and offered through an Idaho certified provider. There is no limit on the number of CE hours that may be completed online. Online courses require a final exam with a passing score of 70% or higher, and if the exam is not passed on the second attempt, the licensee must re-enroll and retake the entire course.

Sources: Idaho DOPL — REC FAQs & Consumer Info; Idaho DOPL — Real Estate Commission.

Yes. The Illinois Administrative Code defines "online distance education" as an approved delivery format for real estate courses, and continuing education may be completed through IDFPR-approved providers offering online courses. All CE must be taken through a provider on the state's approved-education list, and brokers may complete no more than 12 hours of CE in a single calendar day.

Sources: IDFPR 2027 CE Fact Sheet for Managing Broker Renewal.

Yes, Indiana permits all 12 annual continuing education hours to be completed online through state-approved providers. There is no limit on the number of CE hours you can take online, provided the course is state-approved and includes required timing mechanisms that track participation. A 50-minute instruction period equals 1 CE hour, and classroom courses are capped at 8 hours per day, but distance learning courses may exceed 8 hours per day.

Sources: Indiana PLA — Real Estate Licensing Information.

Yes, Iowa allows up to 24 of the 36 required CE hours to be completed through distance learning, which includes computer-based instruction and home-study courses. At least 12 hours must be taken through live instruction, defined as a program delivered in a traditional classroom or by electronic means where the instructor and student have real-time visual and audio contact. Zoom courses qualify as live instruction. There is no restriction on which specific courses must be taken in each format.

Sources: Iowa DIAL — IREC Continuing Education Requirements.

Yes, Kansas continuing education courses can be completed online. The Kansas Real Estate Commission approves both self-paced online (distance education) and live video (webinar) formats. For self-paced online CE, a passing score of 90% or better on an exam or quiz is required, and webinar courses require students to be present and engaged on camera for the entirety of the course. The Commission maintains a directory of approved continuing education providers and courses on its website.

Sources: KREC — Broker Requirements; KREC — Kansas Real Estate Commission FAQ.

Pre-license, post-license, and continuing education courses in Kentucky are available both online and in-person from providers approved by the Kentucky Real Estate Commission. Active licensees must complete 6 hours of Commission-approved continuing education each calendar year, with at least 3 hours in real estate law, by December 31. The Kentucky Core Course, a 6-hour course covering federal, state, and common laws relating to real estate, is required of all active licensees once every 4 years.

Sources: KREC — Continuing Education.

Continuing education courses may be completed online through LREC-certified continuing education vendors. Distance learning courses must be certified by ARELLO for the delivery method, and each CE course must be a minimum of two hours. Time devoted to greetings, Q&A sessions, meals, or refreshments does not count toward instructional time.

Sources: LREC — CE Requirements; LREC — License Renewal Season.

Yes, online continuing education courses are accepted in Maine, provided they are offered by Maine Real Estate Commission-approved providers. For distance education courses, the course provider must score a required examination with a grade of 85% or better and issue a certificate for the course to be considered complete. CE certificates are not submitted at renewal; the Commission conducts random monthly audits, so licensees should keep certificates for four years covering the current and previous renewal terms.

Sources: Maine RE Commission — Individual Licenses (Reciprocal Licensing Section); Pearson VUE — Maine Real Estate Candidate Handbook (December 2025).

Yes, Maryland real estate continuing education courses can be completed online. The state imposes no limitation on the number of CE hours that may be taken online, so all 15 required hours can be satisfied through online delivery.

Sources: MD MREC — Taking the Exam (Real Estate Exam Info); MREC — Licensing FAQs.

Yes, Massachusetts allows licensees to complete all 12 continuing education hours online through Board-authorized real estate schools. Each online CE course must be time-based with a minimum of 2 hours for completion, include periodic prompts every 5 to 15 minutes to confirm active student engagement, and be administered by a Board-approved instructor. Self-assessment quizzes may be included but do not require correct answers to advance through the course.

Sources: Mass.gov — Requirements for Online Continuing Education Courses.

Yes, Michigan real estate licensees can complete all continuing education hours online. There is no limit to the number of CE hours that may be taken online. Courses must be certified by CE Marketplace, which has handled CE certification since November 1, 2018, as the state no longer approves or tracks CE courses directly. Licensees can set up a free CE Marketplace account to track their completion records.

Sources: MI LARA BPL — Real Estate Individual Broker Licensing Guide; MI LARA BPL — Real Estate Salesperson Licensing Guide.

Yes, Minnesota licensees can complete continuing education courses online. Minnesota REALTORS® offers flexible on-demand CE classes through MNR Academy that allow licensees to study at their own pace from any location with an internet connection, and some on-demand classes are offered free of charge. Minnesota rules cap CE credit at 8 hours per day, and the same course cannot be repeated for credit within the same licensing period.

Sources: MN Commerce — Licensing Education.

Yes, Mississippi licensees may complete all 16 required continuing education hours through approved online or distance learning courses. Mississippi License Law authorizes the Commission to approve distance learning courses for continuing education, including correspondence, video/DVD, and online electronic formats, provided they meet ARELLO standards. There is no limit to the number of CE hours that may be taken online. The MREC rule requiring licensees to "physically attend" applies to classroom-based courses, not to approved distance learning courses. CE courses must be offered in minimum 2-hour segments.

Sources: MREC Rules and Regulations (Rev 02-21-2025).

Yes, the Missouri Real Estate Commission approves online, correspondence, and home study formats for continuing education courses. The state's approved-education list includes providers that deliver CE courses online, and licensees may complete their 12-hour CE requirement through any MREC-approved provider in any approved format.

Sources: MO DPR — Real Estate (Landing Page).

Yes, Montana allows continuing education courses to be completed online through Board-approved providers, with no limit on the number of CE hours that may be taken online. All courses offered through ARELLO are approved for Montana CE credit. Active licensees must complete 12 hours of continuing education every licensing year (November 1 through October 31), and supervising brokers must complete 4 of those 12 hours in supervising broker education.

Sources: MT DLI — Realty Regulation CE.

Yes. The Nebraska Real Estate Commission places no limits on the number of continuing education hours that can be taken online. Online courses must be completed within 1 year of the enrollment date. Active licensees must complete 18 clock hours every 2 years, with at least 12 hours in Commission-approved continuing education (including at least 6 hours in designated "R" subject matter courses).

Sources: Nebraska Real Estate Commission — Title 299, Chapter 7, § 003.02 (Nebraska Admin. Code); Nebraska Real Estate Commission — Fee Schedule & Broker Renewal Instructions; Nebraska Real Estate Commission — License Information (Applicant Information, Nebraska Resident); Nebraska Real Estate Commission — CE Requirement Overview.

For subsequent renewals, Nevada allows up to half of the required 36 continuing education hours to be completed as self-paced internet courses, with the remaining hours taken through live instruction in person or via approved live-streamed formats. First-time renewals require post-licensing education that must be completed entirely through live instruction and is not available online.

Sources: Nevada RED — Salesperson License Requirements; Nevada RED — Form 501 (Licensing Requirements).

Yes, you can complete standard continuing education courses online in New Hampshire with no limit on the number of online hours that may be taken remotely. However, post-licensing courses required for a salesperson's first renewal must be completed either in-class or through live internet sessions, not through self-paced online study. All continuing education is tracked through CE Broker, and courses must be accredited by the Real Estate Commission to receive credit.

Sources: NH OPLC — Real Estate Examination Information; NH OPLC — RE Commission Testing Provider, PSI, Inc..

Yes, the New Jersey Real Estate Commission approves continuing education courses delivered through distance learning and online formats, subject to Commission approval. CE providers report course completions to PSI, which maintains the state's online CE tracking system. Online CE courses are available from approved providers at varying costs, and some providers offer free online CE options.

Sources: NJ DOBI — Requirements for Licensure as a NJ Real Estate Salesperson or Broker; NJ DOBI — Real Estate Licensing and Education Hub.

The annual 4-hour core course must be completed live, either in person or through a live proctored webinar with attendance verification. Ethics, core elective, and general elective courses can be completed through approved distance education, including self-paced online formats. A portion of continuing education can be done online, but the core course requires live instruction each year of the 3-year cycle.

Sources: NM RLD — RE Commission CE & Instructors; NM RLD — RE Commission Licensing (Apply for License).

Yes, the New York Department of State may approve distance learning and computer-based continuing education courses. The department may, however, prescribe that specific subjects or hours must be presented in a classroom setting. All licensees must complete 22.5 hours of approved continuing education per 2-year license term, and courses cannot be carried over to the next renewal period.

Sources: NY DOS — Real Estate Salesperson FAQ; NY DOS — Become a Real Estate Salesperson.

Yes, all 12 hours of required continuing education can be completed online. There is no limit on the number of CE hours that can be taken in one day. For the 2025-2026 CE cycle (November 16, 2025 through November 15, 2026), all 12 hours are elective topics with no mandatory topic hours required.

Sources: North Dakota Real Estate Commission — Education page (citing NDAC 70-02-04-02).

Yes. Ohio law allows all 30 hours of real estate continuing education to be completed online through approved providers, including the 9 hours of core courses (Canons of Ethics, Core Law, and Civil Rights). Brokers must also complete a 3-hour Broker Responsibilities course within the 30 hours. Licensees may take CE in online, livestream, or in-person classroom formats.

Sources: Ohio Administrative Code Rule 1301:5-7-02 & Ohio Department of Commerce CE Compliance Form; Ohio DOC — Real Estate FAQ.

Oklahoma has no limits on the number of continuing education hours that may be taken online. Resident Sales Associates and Broker Associates must complete 30 hours of CE every three years, consisting of 13 hours of required coursework and 17 hours of electives. Resident Brokers must complete 30 hours including a 15-hour Broker in Charge course and 6 hours of Contracts and Forms. Inactive licensees have no CE requirement.

Sources: OREC — CE Requirements; OREC — Licensing & Exam FAQs.

There is no limit to the number of continuing education hours that may be taken online in Oregon. Licensees must enter CE course information into eLicense rather than simply uploading certificates, and must keep certificates of attendance for 3 years from the renewal date. The Agency randomly audits CE records, and only courses taken within the 2 years before the renewal date count toward the requirement.

Sources: Oregon REA — Continuing Education Guide (2024); Oregon REA — Out-of-State Licensees.

Pennsylvania allows real estate continuing education to be completed online through Commission-approved education providers. The state offers Distance Education Course Approval applications, confirming that online and self-paced delivery formats are permitted alongside traditional classroom instruction. CE courses must be approved by the PA Real Estate Commission, and 14 hours are required each 2-year renewal cycle.

Sources: PA Real Estate Commission — Salesperson Licensure Snapshot.

Yes, continuing education courses can be completed online in Rhode Island. The RI Association of REALTORS® offers approved eLearning courses for CE, and the DBR's approved school list includes national online providers for continuing education. The course, school, and instructor must all be approved by the DBR.

Sources: RI DBR — Real Estate Licensing; RI DBR — Reciprocal Broker Application.

Yes, continuing education courses can be completed online in South Carolina. The SC Real Estate Commission approves online CE courses from approved providers, and all continuing education must be Commission-approved after the 2022-2024 renewal period. CE providers report course completions directly to CE Broker within 14 calendar days, and all South Carolina licensees are eligible for a free basic CE Broker account to track their hours.

Sources: SC LLR — Real Estate FAQ; SC LLR — Real Estate CE.

Yes, the South Dakota Real Estate Commission lists approved continuing education courses in three categories: classroom, distance learning (internet-based), and independent study. There are no limits on the number of CE hours that may be taken online. Broker associates and brokers must complete 24 hours of CE every 2 years, with at least 12 hours in required subject areas.

Sources: SD DLR — RE License Types & Requirements; SD DLR — RE CE Requirements.

Yes, Tennessee permits the full 16 hours of continuing education, including the mandatory 6-hour TREC Core course, to be completed online through TREC-approved providers. There are no limits on the number of CE hours allowed to be taken online.

Sources: TN TREC — Renewal, Reciprocity & Other Resources; PSI — Tennessee Real Estate License (TNRE) Exam.

TREC allows continuing education courses to be completed online, by correspondence, or in a classroom. The TREC searchable database of approved CE courses includes a filter for delivery method, so license holders can find online options. Available delivery methods listed by TREC are Online, Correspondence, and Classroom.

Sources: TREC Fee Schedule Effective December 15, 2025; TREC — Become a Sales Agent.

Yes, you can complete real estate continuing education courses online in Utah. The Utah Division of Real Estate provides an online education course search tool for locating approved CE courses by category, provider, and credit hours. Approved providers offer courses in an online, self-paced format, and licensees may complete all 18 required CE hours through online courses.

Sources: Utah DRE — Sales Agent Licensing; Utah Division of Real Estate — Broker Licensing.

Yes, Vermont has no limit on the number of CE or post-license hours that may be completed online, provided the courses are OPR-approved. Under H.305 (2023), synchronous (live or interactive, not pre-recorded) virtual CE courses qualify as live, in-person training and are accepted for renewal.

Sources: Vermont OPR — RE Broker & Salesperson Administrative Rules (PDF); Vermont Statutes — 26 V.S.A. Chapter 41 (Real Estate).

Yes, Virginia allows real estate continuing education to be completed through distance education with no limit on the number of hours that may be taken online. The Virginia Real Estate Board requires a timing device for all online virtual classroom courses to ensure they cannot be completed in less time than the approved credit hours. A notarized affidavit certifying compliance with the education provider's course requirements is also required at the conclusion of each distance education course. Multiple Board-approved providers offer online CE courses covering both mandatory and elective topics.

Sources: VA DPOR — Real Estate Board; VA DPOR — Real Estate Process PDF.

Yes, Washington allows all continuing education hours to be completed through distance education. The DOL does not limit the number of CE hours that may be completed online. Multiple state-approved providers offer self-paced online CE courses for Washington licensees.

Sources: WA DOL — Managing Broker License; WA DOL — Managing Broker Exam.

Yes, West Virginia law permits distance education courses to satisfy the continuing education requirement if the courses are approved in advance by the Real Estate Commission. The Commission's CE page confirms that online and on-demand CE courses are available from Commission-approved providers. All CE courses, whether in-person or online, must be offered by Commission-approved providers and taught by Commission-approved instructors. CE completions are tracked through the CE Broker system, and providers submit rosters daily.

Sources: WV REC — Salesperson Licensing; WV REC — Schedule of Fees.

Yes, Wisconsin real estate continuing education courses can be completed online through Board-approved providers offering on-demand, self-study, and virtual live formats. The state requires 18 hours of CE per biennium (12 mandatory hours and 6 elective hours), with all courses preapproved by the Wisconsin Real Estate Examining Board. The biennium runs from December 15 of an even-numbered year through December 14 of the next even-numbered year.

Sources: WI DSPS — Real Estate Salesperson Continuing Education.

There is no limit to the number of CE hours that may be taken online in Wyoming, including mandatory courses. Online, livestream, and classroom formats are all allowed for both mandatory and elective continuing education, provided the course is approved by the Wyoming Real Estate Commission. Approved providers electronically submit course completion rosters to the Commission.

Sources: Wyoming REC — Obtain a License; Wyoming REC — Education Providers: Pre-Licensing.