Continuing Education in Pennsylvania
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PA 2024-2026 + Ethics CE Package
- Core Course (5 Hours): Educating Homebuyers
- Elective Courses (9 Hours): 2024-2026 Pennsylvania Mandatory Course; Ethics in the Age of Disruption; Taking the Distress Out of Distressed Properties
PA Residential First-Time Renewal CE Package
- Elective Courses (14 Hours): Pennsylvania Real Estate General Required Module; Pennsylvania Real Estate Residential Required Module
PA Commercial First-Time Renewal CE Package
- Core Course (14 Hours): Pennsylvania Real Estate General Required Module; Pennsylvania Real Estate Commercial Required Module
Your Path to Becoming a Licensed Agent
Follow these 4 simple steps to start your real estate career in Pennsylvania
Initial License Renewal Date:The license expiration date is the last day of the licensee's birth month. The initial license term is at minimum 13 months and at most 24 months and 30 days.
The license expiration date is the last day of the licensee's birth month. The initial license term is at minimum 13 months and at most 24 months and 30 days.
Hours Required:30 hours
3 hours – Oregon Law and Rule Required Curse (LARRC) 27 hours – Elective hours Please Note: Effective July 1, 2022, all licensees renewing active or reactivating are required to complete a Law and Rule Required Course (LARRC) containing the fair housing component. All licensees who took the 2020-2021 LARRC and are renewing active or reactivating on or after 7/01/22 will need to add a 1 hour supplemental fair housing course or take the 2022-2023 LARRC course that includes the fair housing component.
Reporting:
The state does not require schools to report course completions.
Expiration Date of Course:
Course expiration dates vary by course but are generally one year after order date. Each individual course will have an expiration date listed in your account.
Meet Our Expert Instructors
Learn from licensed brokers and educators who have trained thousands of real estate professionals since 1982.
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
Why does Pennsylvania require continuing education for real estate license renewal?
Pennsylvania requires continuing education to ensure real estate licensees stay current on license law, ethics, fair housing responsibilities, and evolving industry standards. CE helps reduce compliance risk while improving how agents represent buyers, sellers, and investors.
Can I complete all required Pennsylvania real estate CE online?
Yes. Pennsylvania allows real estate licensees to complete state-approved continuing education online, making it easier to finish required topics and electives on a flexible schedule.
What types of topics are included in Pennsylvania real estate CE courses?
Pennsylvania CE courses typically include mandatory subjects such as Pennsylvania license law and brokerage requirements, along with electives covering ethics, fair housing, property condition and disclosure, investing, buyer and seller education, and risk management.
How many continuing education hours are required to renew a Pennsylvania real estate license?
Pennsylvania real estate licensees must complete 14 hours of continuing education per renewal cycle. This applies to both first-time renewal and salesperson license renewal requirements.
How often do Pennsylvania real estate licenses need to be renewed?
Most Pennsylvania real estate licenses are renewed on a 24-month cycle. First-time renewal must also be completed within the required timeframe after initial licensure.
Does Pennsylvania CE include both required courses and electives?
Yes. Pennsylvania continuing education includes required coursework along with elective options, allowing agents to build a CE mix that supports both compliance and specific career goals.
What happens if I don’t complete my Pennsylvania CE on time?
Failing to complete continuing education by the renewal deadline can delay license renewal and may affect your ability to practice real estate legally in Pennsylvania.
This course is offered in affiliation with Colibri Real Estate.