Pennsylvania Real Estate CE Courses (2026)

To renew your Real Estate license in Pennsylvania you need to satisfy the Pennsylvania State Real Estate Commission (Department of State, Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs)'s continuing education (CE) requirement — about 14 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 Pennsylvania requires for Real Estate renewal

CE hours required14 hours per cycle
Renewal cycle24 months
Governing bodyPennsylvania State Real Estate Commission (Department of State, Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs)

Salespersons must complete 14 hours of Commission-approved continuing education during each two-year license period to renew or reactivate. For the current 2024-2026 period, mandatory topics include Fair Housing (2 hours) and Agency Relationship (3 hours) within the 14 hours (this topic breakdown is published by the Commission but is detailed in a linked PDF rather than the main page). First-time renewals differ: a standard salesperson renewing for the first time must instead complete a specific set of post-licensing CE modules through an approved provider (commonly reported as a 7-hour General Module plus either a 7-hour Residential or 7-hour Commercial Module); the official education page confirms first-time renewers must complete a required module set and defers exact hours to a PDF.

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Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania State Real Estate Commission (Department of State, Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs) before purchasing.

Pennsylvania Real Estate CE courses: frequently asked questions

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

Pennsylvania requires about 14 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. Salespersons must complete 14 hours of Commission-approved continuing education during each two-year license period to renew or reactivate. For the current 2024-2026 period, mandatory topics include Fair Housing (2 hours) and Agency Relationship (3 hours) within the 14 hours (this topic breakdown is published by the Commission but is detailed in a linked PDF rather than the main page). First-time renewals differ: a standard salesperson renewing for the first time must instead complete a specific set of post-licensing CE modules through an approved provider (commonly reported as a 7-hour General Module plus either a 7-hour Residential or 7-hour Commercial Module); the official education page confirms first-time renewers must complete a required module set and defers exact hours to a PDF.

Do online Real Estate CE courses count in Pennsylvania?

Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Pennsylvania State Real Estate Commission (Department of State, Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs). Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.

Where do I report my Pennsylvania Real Estate CE?

Pennsylvania generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the Pennsylvania State Real Estate Commission (Department of State, Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs).

Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Pennsylvania State Real Estate Commission (Department of State, Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs). Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.

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