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14-Hr. FL CE Package Plus ProPath
Broker And Salesperson- 14 Total hours 8 Elective hours 6 Law/Ethics hours
- Courses included in this package: Florida Core Law (3 law hours) Ethics at Work (3 ethics hours)* Preparing a Market Analysis - Best Practices (4 specialty/elective hours) Technology Tools, Trends, and Risk Management (4 specialty/elective hours)
Individual Courses
Not ready for a package? Purchase each course separately at your own pace. All courses are required for fl licensure.
Florida Core Law
Because laws governing the practice of real estate change, it’s important to stay on top of current requirements for state and federal laws to ensure compliance. Staying in compliance reduces li...
Ethics at Work
There’s a reason real estate agents often rank among the least trusted professionals in the U.S. But what can you do to improve the public’s perception? And what should you do when you run...
Advocating for Short Sale Clients
Tactics that work with motivated, excited sellers don't always translate well when working with short sale sellers and short sale buyers. Add lender approvals, junior lien holders, and inflexible...
Assistance Animals And Fair Housing
Must a property manager accept a tenant's emotional support animal, and under what conditions? What proof can a property manager or landlord require of a tenant who claims a need for an emotional...
Breaking Barriers: Fair Housing
On the heels of the 50-year anniversary of the Fair Housing Act, we review the evolution of fair housing law and look at new and proposed fair housing protections. Fair housing law evolve...
Did You Serve? Identifying Homebuying Advantages for Veterans
With more than 20 million veterans living in the U.S. today, real estate professionals can provide a valuable service to a strong client base by walking in their eligibility shoes. If the...
Diversity: Your Kaleidoscope of Clients
The real estate market reflects our nation's diverse population, and the successful real estate professional understands and adapts to each client's needs. What's new in fair...
Document Diligence: Safeguarding Your Transactions
A veteran broker once said, "No one ever failed in this business because of the paperwork." It's true: Real estate is a relationship-based business. However, to protect consumers and you...
First-Time Homebuyers: A Niche to Grow On
Whether you want to develop a niche business working with first-time homebuyers or simply increaseyour overall knowledge so you can better help inexperienced first-time homebuyers, this course willpro...
Keeping it Honest: Understanding Real Estate and Mortgage Fraud
Fraud has become a major issue in the industry. Lawbreakers use real estate as a vehicle to steal the life savings of unsuspecting homeowners and defraud lenders out of millions of dollars for their o...
Personal Safety
Attacks on real estate professionals have made headlines at an alarmingly more frequent rate in recent years. After an incident where a licensee is harmed, everyone vows to do better, and the topic of...
Your Path to Becoming a Licensed Agent
Follow these 4 simple steps to start your real estate career in Florida
Enroll in the 14-Hour FL CE Package
FREC-Approved Core + Ethics + Electives
Enroll in Fortune Academy's 14-hour Florida CE package. Instant access, self-paced, all modules FREC-approved for the biennial renewal requirement.
Complete Core Law + Ethics Modules
6 of the 14 Required Hours
Work through the 3-hour FREC Core Law module (covering current Florida license law and FREC rule changes) and the 3-hour Ethics and Business Practices module (covering NAR Code and FL professional standards).
Complete 8 Hours of Elective CE
Your Choice of Topics
Work through 8 hours of elective CE topics bundled in the Fortune Academy package — property management, investment, fair housing, valuation, and more.
Get Auto-Reported to DBPR Within 24 Hours
Renewal-Ready
Fortune Academy transmits your completion to DBPR within 24 hours. Download your certificate. Renew your license online through DBPR at your convenience.
Meet Our Expert Instructors
Joseph F. Gobbett, Jr.
Licensed Broker, GRI
50+ YearsStarted his real estate career in Maryland in 1971. Training director, branch sales manager, and broker in charge of Rescom Realtors.
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Mark Davis-Cote
Licensed Broker, SFR
13+ YearsBA from URI, MBA from Webster University. Licensed salesperson since 2011, broker since 2016, SFR certified.
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Amanda Farnum
Licensed Real Estate Broker
17+ YearsAward-winning agent with experience across residential, commercial, foreclosures, and investments.
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Dale Clift
Real Estate Instructor
40+ YearsPassionate about real estate from age 20. Made it his goal to teach, train, and coach professionals across South Carolina.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about our real estate courses
How many hours of CE does Florida require?
FREC requires 14 hours of continuing education every 2 years for active Florida real estate sales associates and brokers. The 14 hours must include 3 hours of FREC-approved Core Law and 3 hours of Ethics and Business Practices, with 8 additional hours of elective CE.
When is my Florida real estate license renewal due?
Florida real estate licenses are issued on a 2-year cycle tied to your birth month. Your renewal is due every 24 months by March 31 or September 30 (depending on initial licensure date). Complete all 14 hours of CE by your renewal deadline.
Does Fortune Academy report my CE to Florida DBPR automatically?
Yes. Fortune Academy automatically reports your CE completion to DBPR within 24 hours of finishing the course. You'll receive a confirmation email and a printable certificate for your records.
Can I complete Florida CE entirely online?
Yes. Fortune Academy's 14-hour FL CE package is 100% online and FREC-approved. No classroom, no scheduling, no proctoring — study at your own pace on any device.
What topics count as elective CE in Florida?
FREC approves a wide range of elective CE topics including property management, valuation, fair housing, contracts, investment real estate, risk management, new construction, and technology. Fortune Academy bundles the most popular electives into your 14-hour package.
What happens if I miss my Florida CE deadline?
If you miss your renewal deadline, DBPR will place your license in involuntary inactive status. You can reactivate by completing the required CE plus a reactivation fee. If you stay inactive for more than 2 years, your license is cancelled and you must start over.
Do Florida brokers have different CE requirements?
Florida brokers and sales associates have the same 14-hour biennial CE requirement — including the 3-hour Core Law and 3-hour Ethics components. Only first-time brokers need to complete the additional 60-hour post-licensing, which is one-time, not recurring.
How long does the Fortune Academy Florida CE course take?
Most students finish the 14-hour FL CE package in 1–2 weeks studying evenings and weekends, but it's self-paced — you can complete it as fast as FREC allows (you must log the minimum hours) or spread it across the 2-year cycle.