Illinois real estate CE courses

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

12CE hours every 2 yearsBoard-verified 10-06-2026

Renewal: Broker licenses renew April 30 of even-numbered years; CE completed before renewal.

Source: Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation

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Mandated topics

Topic	Hours	Frequency	Who
Core course	6 hours	Every 2 years	Brokers
Electives	6 hours	Every 2 years	Brokers

Core course (6 hours, every 2 years)

Core course (Illinois CE)

The CE Shop · 6h · self-paced · State Real Estate Commission (The CE Shop is an approved continuing education provider in Illinois; confirm the course's state approval number on the provider's page before purchase.)

$29.00typical per-course price; confirm current pricing on the provider's pageView course →

Note: Covers the core course requirement (6h). Confirm the course's current state approval number on the provider's page before purchase.

Electives (6 hours, every 2 years)

Illinois Broker CE Elective

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

$29.00typical per-course price; confirm current pricing on the provider's pageView course →

Note: AceableAgent's mobile-first Illinois broker CE; completions reported electronically to the IDFPR. Confirm the course counts toward your elective hours.

Advocating for Short Sale Clients

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

$29.00typical per-course price; confirm current pricing on the provider's pageView course →

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

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

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

$29.00typical per-course price; confirm current pricing on the provider's pageView course →

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

Preparing a Market Analysis - Best Practices

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

$29.00typical per-course price; confirm current pricing on the provider's pageView course →

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

Personal Safety

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

$29.00typical per-course price; confirm current pricing on the provider's pageView course →

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

Lead Awareness and Compliance

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

$29.00typical per-course price; confirm current pricing on the provider's pageView course →

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

Working With Real Estate Investors: Understanding Investor Strategies

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

$29.00typical per-course price; confirm current pricing on the provider's pageView course →

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

Complete renewal bundles

One purchase covering your full 12-hour renewal — usually cheaper than buying courses individually.

12-Hr. IL Broker CE PackageBundle

The CE Shop · 12h · self-paced · State Real Estate Commission (The CE Shop is an approved continuing education provider in Illinois; confirm the course's state approval number on the provider's page before purchase.)

$115.00list price; frequent promo pricing (e.g., $85 with code HOME)View course →

Note: Covers the 6-hour core (including fair housing) plus 6 elective hours with the 1-hour Sexual Harassment Prevention Training. The CE Shop reports completions to the IDFPR.

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 Illinois; 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 Illinois accepts it before counting it toward renewal.

Frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do Illinois salespersons and brokers need?

Illinois salespersons and brokers need 12 CE hours every 2 years.

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

Each renewal: 6 hours core course; 6 hours electives. See the mandated topics table above for the full breakdown.

When is the Illinois real estate renewal deadline?

Broker licenses renew April 30 of even-numbered years; CE completed before renewal.

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

Yes — Illinois accepts online CE from approved providers. Most national providers report completions to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation 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 Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. CECourse does not guarantee that any listed course satisfies your specific renewal requirements.

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