District of Columbia real estate CE courses

Curated courses matched to District of Columbia’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: Salesperson licenses expire August 31 of odd-numbered years (brokers/property managers February 28).

Source: District of Columbia Real Estate Commission

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Mandated topics

Topic	Hours	Frequency	Who
Board-mandated courses	9 hours	Every 2 years	All licensees
General electives	6 hours	Every 2 years	All licensees

Board-mandated courses (9 hours, every 2 years)

DC Fair Housing

McKissock Learning · 3h · self-paced · State Real Estate Commission (McKissock Learning is an approved continuing education provider in District of Columbia; confirm the course's state approval number on the provider's page before purchase.)

$19.95typical per-course price; confirm current pricing on the provider's pageView course →

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

DC Ethics

McKissock Learning · 3h · self-paced · State Real Estate Commission (McKissock Learning is an approved continuing education provider in District of Columbia; confirm the course's state approval number on the provider's page before purchase.)

$19.95typical per-course price; confirm current pricing on the provider's pageView course →

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

DC Legislative Update

McKissock Learning · 3h · self-paced · State Real Estate Commission (McKissock Learning is an approved continuing education provider in District of Columbia; confirm the course's state approval number on the provider's page before purchase.)

$19.95typical per-course price; confirm current pricing on the provider's pageView course →

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

General electives (6 hours, every 2 years)

District of Columbia Elective CE Course

McKissock Learning · 3h · self-paced · State Real Estate Commission (McKissock Learning is an approved continuing education provider in District of Columbia; confirm the course's state approval number on the provider's page before purchase.)

$19.95typical per-course price; confirm current pricing on the provider's pageView course →

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

District of Columbia Elective CE Course

McKissock Learning · 3h · self-paced · State Real Estate Commission (McKissock Learning is an approved continuing education provider in District of Columbia; confirm the course's state approval number on the provider's page before purchase.)

$19.95typical per-course price; confirm current pricing on the provider's pageView course →

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

District of Columbia Elective CE Course

McKissock Learning · 3h · self-paced · State Real Estate Commission (McKissock Learning is an approved continuing education provider in District of Columbia; confirm the course's state approval number on the provider's page before purchase.)

$19.95typical per-course price; confirm current pricing on the provider's pageView course →

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

District of Columbia Elective CE Course

McKissock Learning · 3h · self-paced · State Real Estate Commission (McKissock Learning is an approved continuing education provider in District of Columbia; confirm the course's state approval number on the provider's page before purchase.)

$19.95typical per-course price; confirm current pricing on the provider's pageView course →

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

District of Columbia Elective CE Course

McKissock Learning · 3h · self-paced · State Real Estate Commission (McKissock Learning is an approved continuing education provider in District of Columbia; confirm the course's state approval number on the provider's page before purchase.)

$19.95typical per-course price; confirm current pricing on the provider's pageView course →

Note: Counts toward elective hours. Confirm the course is approved for District of Columbia 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.

DC 15-Hour CE Renewal PackageBundle

McKissock Learning · 15h · self-paced · State Real Estate Commission (McKissock Learning is an approved continuing education provider in District of Columbia; confirm the course's state approval number on the provider's page before purchase.)

$129.00typical 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 District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia; 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 District of Columbia accepts it before counting it toward renewal.

Frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do District of Columbia salespersons and brokers need?

District of Columbia salespersons and brokers need 15 CE hours every 2 years.

What are the mandatory CE topics for District of Columbia real estate renewal?

Each renewal: 9 hours board-mandated courses; 6 hours general electives. See the mandated topics table above for the full breakdown.

When is the District of Columbia real estate renewal deadline?

Salesperson licenses expire August 31 of odd-numbered years (brokers/property managers February 28).

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

Yes — District of Columbia accepts online CE from approved providers. Most national providers report completions to the District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia Real Estate Commission. CECourse does not guarantee that any listed course satisfies your specific renewal requirements.

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