Alaska Real Estate CE Courses (2026)

To renew your Real Estate license in Alaska you need to satisfy the Alaska Real Estate Commission (Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing, Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development)'s continuing education (CE) requirement — about 20 hours per 2-year cycle. Below is what the board requires and a comparison of course providers that offer qualifying CE. This is an unofficial guide — confirm any course is board-approved before you buy.

What Alaska requires for Real Estate renewal

CE hours required20 hours per cycle
Renewal cycle24 months
Governing bodyAlaska Real Estate Commission (Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing, Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development)

Active salespersons must complete 20 hours of continuing education each biennial cycle: an 8-hour Commission-designated core curriculum (current trends in real estate practice and changes in state/federal/case law in sales, property management, community association management, or commercial sales) plus 12 contact hours of approved elective topics under 12 AAC 64.500(a). Separately, a newly licensed salesperson must complete 30 hours of post-licensing education within one year of initial licensure (12 AAC 64.064); this is distinct from and in addition to the ongoing 20-hour renewal CE. The Commission audits a percentage of renewals and may require proof of CE and E&O insurance; retain records about four years.

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Alaska Real Estate CE course providers

Heads-up: These are independent, third-party CE providers — we are not affiliated with them and don't guarantee approval. Always confirm a course is accepted by the Alaska Real Estate Commission (Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing, Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development) before purchasing.

Alaska Real Estate CE courses: frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do I need to renew my Real Estate license in Alaska?

Alaska requires about 20 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. Active salespersons must complete 20 hours of continuing education each biennial cycle: an 8-hour Commission-designated core curriculum (current trends in real estate practice and changes in state/federal/case law in sales, property management, community association management, or commercial sales) plus 12 contact hours of approved elective topics under 12 AAC 64.500(a). Separately, a newly licensed salesperson must complete 30 hours of post-licensing education within one year of initial licensure (12 AAC 64.064); this is distinct from and in addition to the ongoing 20-hour renewal CE. The Commission audits a percentage of renewals and may require proof of CE and E&O insurance; retain records about four years.

Do online Real Estate CE courses count in Alaska?

Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Alaska Real Estate Commission (Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing, Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development). Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.

Where do I report my Alaska Real Estate CE?

Alaska generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the Alaska Real Estate Commission (Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing, Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development).

Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Alaska Real Estate Commission (Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing, Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development). Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.

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