Minnesota real estate CE courses

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

30CE hours every 2 yearsBoard-verified 10-06-2026

Renewal: CE due before June 30 each year; at least 15 of the 30 hours must be completed before the previous June 30. No carryover.

Source: Minnesota Department of Commerce

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Mandated topics

Topic	Hours	Frequency	Who
State-mandated general module	8 hours	Every 2 years	All licensees
Agency representation and disclosure	1 hour	Every 2 years	All licensees
Fair Housing	1 hour	Every 2 years	All licensees
Electives	20 hours	Every 2 years	All licensees

State-mandated general module (8 hours, every 2 years)

Salesperson & Broker Required Module – Cybersecurity (2026-2027)

The CE Shop · 3.75h · self-paced · State Real Estate Commission (The CE Shop is an approved continuing education provider in Minnesota; 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: Confirm this course is approved for Minnesota CE credit and matches the current cycle's requirements on the provider's page before purchase.

Agency representation and disclosure (1 hour, every 2 years)

Minnesota Agency Law

The CE Shop · 1h · self-paced · State Real Estate Commission (The CE Shop is an approved continuing education provider in Minnesota; 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: Confirm this course is approved for Minnesota CE credit and matches the current cycle's requirements on the provider's page before purchase.

Fair Housing (1 hour, every 2 years)

Fair Housing in Minnesota

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

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

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 Minnesota; 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 Minnesota accepts it before counting it toward renewal.

Electives (20 hours, every 2 years)

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

Lead Awareness and Compliance

$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 Minnesota CE credit on the provider's page before purchase.

Complete renewal bundles

One purchase covering your full 30-hour renewal — usually cheaper than buying courses individually.

15-Hr. MN CE PackageBundle

The CE Shop · 30h · self-paced · State Real Estate Commission (The CE Shop is an approved continuing education provider in Minnesota; confirm the course's state approval number on the provider's page before purchase.)

$175.00View course →

Note: Minnesota requires 30 hours over 2 years with annual milestones (at least 15 hours before each June 30). This package covers one license year's 15 hours, including the required module, fair housing, and agency law hours.

Free options

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

Fairhaven 2.0: Fair Housing SimulationFree

Freefree; NAR membership requiredView course →

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

Frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do Minnesota salespersons and brokers need?

Minnesota salespersons and brokers need 30 CE hours every 2 years.

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

Each renewal: 8 hours state-mandated general module; 1 hour agency representation and disclosure; 1 hour fair housing; 20 hours electives. See the mandated topics table above for the full breakdown.

When is the Minnesota real estate renewal deadline?

CE due before June 30 each year; at least 15 of the 30 hours must be completed before the previous June 30. No carryover.

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

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

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