Alabama real estate CE courses

Curated courses matched to Alabama’s salespersons and brokers renewal mandates — with prices, accreditation, and format. Plain listings, no affiliate markup.

15CE hours every 2 yearsBoard-verified 10-06-2026

Renewal: CE due September 30 of even-numbered years.

Source: Alabama Real Estate Commission

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Mandated topics

Topic	Hours	Frequency	Who
Risk Management (mandatory)	3 hours	Every 2 years	All licensees
Commission-approved electives	12 hours	Every 2 years	All licensees

Risk Management (mandatory) (3 hours, every 2 years)

Risk Management (mandatory) (Alabama CE)

The CE Shop · 3h · self-paced · State Real Estate Commission (The CE Shop is an approved continuing education provider in Alabama; confirm the course's state approval number on the provider's page before purchase.)

$39.00typical per-course price; confirm current pricing on the provider's pageView course →

Note: Covers the risk management (mandatory) requirement (3h). Confirm the course's current state approval number on the provider's page before purchase.

Commission-approved electives (12 hours, every 2 years)

Wholesaling in Today's Market

$39.00list price; promo pricing (e.g., $23.40) frequentView course →

Note: Confirm this course is approved for Alabama CE credit and matches the current cycle's requirements on the provider's page before purchase.

Working With Real Estate Investors: Understanding Investor Strategies

$39.00list price; promo pricing (e.g., $23.40) frequentView course →

Note: Confirm this course is approved for Alabama CE credit and matches the current cycle's requirements on the provider's page before purchase.

The Fundamentals of Commercial Real Estate

$39.00list price; promo pricing (e.g., $23.40) frequentView course →

Note: Confirm this course is approved for Alabama CE credit and matches the current cycle's requirements on the provider's page before purchase.

Advocating for Short Sale Clients

$39.00typical per-course price; confirm current pricing on the provider's pageView course →

Note: Counts toward elective hours. Confirm the course is approved for Alabama CE credit on the provider's page before purchase.

AI in Real Estate: Usage, Oversight, and Scam Awareness

$39.00typical per-course price; confirm current pricing on the provider's pageView course →

Note: Counts toward elective hours. Confirm the course is approved for Alabama CE credit on the provider's page before purchase.

Preparing a Market Analysis - Best Practices

$39.00typical per-course price; confirm current pricing on the provider's pageView course →

Note: Counts toward elective hours. Confirm the course is approved for Alabama CE credit on the provider's page before purchase.

Personal Safety

$39.00typical per-course price; confirm current pricing on the provider's pageView course →

Note: Counts toward elective hours. Confirm the course is approved for Alabama CE credit on the provider's page before purchase.

Complete renewal bundles

One purchase covering your full 15-hour renewal — usually cheaper than buying courses individually.

Alabama 15-Hour CE Renewal PackageBundle

The CE Shop · 15h · self-paced · State Real Estate Commission (The CE Shop is an approved continuing education provider in Alabama; confirm the course's state approval number on the provider's page before purchase.)

$99.00typical package price; confirm current pricing on the provider's pageView course →

Note: One purchase covering all 15 hours, including the mandated topics. Course approvals can change by cycle — confirm the package matches the current Alabama requirements on the provider's page before buying.

Free options

Accredited free courses. Note: free options rarely cover state-specific mandates — verify each mandate is satisfied.

Fairhaven 2.0: Fair Housing SimulationFree

National Association of REALTORS · 2h · self-paced · State Real Estate Commission (National Association of REALTORS is an approved continuing education provider in Alabama; confirm the course's state approval number on the provider's page before purchase.)

Freefree; NAR membership requiredView course →

Note: Free for NAR members; meets NAR's fair housing training requirement. State CE credit is not automatic — confirm Alabama accepts it before counting it toward renewal.

Frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do Alabama salespersons and brokers need?

Alabama salespersons and brokers need 15 CE hours every 2 years.

What are the mandatory CE topics for Alabama real estate renewal?

Each renewal: 3 hours risk management (mandatory); 12 hours commission-approved electives. See the mandated topics table above for the full breakdown.

When is the Alabama real estate renewal deadline?

CE due September 30 of even-numbered years.

Do online real estate CE courses count, and are completions reported?

Yes — Alabama accepts online CE from approved providers. Most national providers report completions to the Alabama Real Estate Commission electronically; confirm reporting when you enroll and keep your certificates until renewal is confirmed.

Disclaimer: CECourse is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any course provider listed on this page. We do not control provider pricing, course availability, content, accreditation status, or board reporting — all of which may change without notice. Course listings are curated for convenience and were last verified on 10-06-2026. Requirements change — always verify current mandates with the Alabama Real Estate Commission. CECourse does not guarantee that any listed course satisfies your specific renewal requirements.

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