Rhode Island Real Estate CE Courses (2026)

To renew your Real Estate license in Rhode Island you need to satisfy the Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation, Division of Commercial Licensing, Real Estate Section (Real Estate Commission)'s continuing education (CE) requirement — about 24 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 Rhode Island requires for Real Estate renewal

CE hours required24 hours per cycle
Renewal cycle24 months
Governing bodyRhode Island Department of Business Regulation, Division of Commercial Licensing, Real Estate Section (Real Estate Commission)

Non-exempt licensees must complete 24 hours of Department-approved continuing education within the two-year licensing period. Of those, nine (9) hours must be CORE instruction, which must include three (3) hours of Fair Housing instruction; the remaining hours may be any approved real estate courses. Exemptions exist for certain reciprocity/mutual-recognition licensees, attorneys, and those licensed before Dec. 12, 1984. Education requirements are set in Regulation 230-RICR-30-20-2. The official sources do not state a separate first-renewal post-licensing education amount distinct from the ongoing 24-hour CE requirement.

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Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation, Division of Commercial Licensing, Real Estate Section (Real Estate Commission) before purchasing.

Rhode Island Real Estate CE courses: frequently asked questions

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

Rhode Island requires about 24 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. Non-exempt licensees must complete 24 hours of Department-approved continuing education within the two-year licensing period. Of those, nine (9) hours must be CORE instruction, which must include three (3) hours of Fair Housing instruction; the remaining hours may be any approved real estate courses. Exemptions exist for certain reciprocity/mutual-recognition licensees, attorneys, and those licensed before Dec. 12, 1984. Education requirements are set in Regulation 230-RICR-30-20-2. The official sources do not state a separate first-renewal post-licensing education amount distinct from the ongoing 24-hour CE requirement.

Do online Real Estate CE courses count in Rhode Island?

Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation, Division of Commercial Licensing, Real Estate Section (Real Estate Commission). Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.

Where do I report my Rhode Island Real Estate CE?

Rhode Island generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation, Division of Commercial Licensing, Real Estate Section (Real Estate Commission).

Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation, Division of Commercial Licensing, Real Estate Section (Real Estate Commission). Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.

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