New York real estate CE courses
Curated courses matched to New York’s salespersons and brokers renewal mandates — with prices, accreditation, and format. Plain listings, no affiliate markup.
Renewal: All 22.5 hours must be completed within the 2-year period immediately preceding the renewal; licenses renew every 2 years.
Source: New York Department of State
Mandated topics
| Topic | Hours | Frequency | Who |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair housing / discrimination | 3 hours | Every 2 years | All licensees |
| Implicit bias awareness | 2 hours | Every 2 years | All licensees |
| Cultural competency | 2 hours | Every 2 years | All licensees |
| Ethical business practices | 2.5 hours | Every 2 years | All licensees |
| Recent legal matters | 1 hour | Every 2 years | All licensees |
| Law of agency | 1 hour | Every 2 years | All licensees |
| Electives | 11 hours | Every 2 years | All licensees |
Fair housing / discrimination (3 hours, every 2 years)
McKissock Learning · 3h · self-paced · State Real Estate Commission (McKissock Learning is an approved continuing education provider in New York; confirm the course's state approval number on the provider's page before purchase.)
Note: Covers the fair housing / discrimination requirement (3h). Confirm the course's current state approval number on the provider's page before purchase.
National Association of REALTORS · 2h · self-paced · State Real Estate Commission (National Association of REALTORS is an approved continuing education provider in New York; confirm the course's state approval number on the provider's page before purchase.)
Note: Free for NAR members; meets NAR's fair housing training requirement. State CE credit is not automatic — confirm New York accepts it before counting it toward renewal.
Implicit bias awareness (2 hours, every 2 years)
McKissock Learning · 2h · self-paced · State Real Estate Commission (McKissock Learning is an approved continuing education provider in New York; confirm the course's state approval number on the provider's page before purchase.)
Note: Covers the implicit bias awareness requirement (2h). Confirm the course's current state approval number on the provider's page before purchase.
Cultural competency (2 hours, every 2 years)
McKissock Learning · 2h · self-paced · State Real Estate Commission (McKissock Learning is an approved continuing education provider in New York; confirm the course's state approval number on the provider's page before purchase.)
Note: Covers the cultural competency requirement (2h). Confirm the course's current state approval number on the provider's page before purchase.
Ethical business practices (2.5 hours, every 2 years)
McKissock Learning · 2.5h · self-paced · State Real Estate Commission (McKissock Learning is an approved continuing education provider in New York; confirm the course's state approval number on the provider's page before purchase.)
Note: Covers the ethical business practices requirement (2.5h). Confirm the course's current state approval number on the provider's page before purchase.
Recent legal matters (1 hour, every 2 years)
McKissock Learning · 1h · self-paced · State Real Estate Commission (McKissock Learning is an approved continuing education provider in New York; confirm the course's state approval number on the provider's page before purchase.)
Note: Covers the recent legal matters requirement (1h). Confirm the course's current state approval number on the provider's page before purchase.
Law of agency (1 hour, every 2 years)
McKissock Learning · 1h · self-paced · State Real Estate Commission (McKissock Learning is an approved continuing education provider in New York; confirm the course's state approval number on the provider's page before purchase.)
Note: Covers the law of agency requirement (1h). Confirm the course's current state approval number on the provider's page before purchase.
Electives (11 hours, every 2 years)
McKissock Learning · 3h · self-paced · State Real Estate Commission (McKissock Learning is an approved continuing education provider in New York; confirm the course's state approval number on the provider's page before purchase.)
Note: Counts toward elective hours. Confirm the course is approved for New York CE credit on the provider's page before purchase.
McKissock Learning · 3h · self-paced · State Real Estate Commission (McKissock Learning is an approved continuing education provider in New York; confirm the course's state approval number on the provider's page before purchase.)
Note: Counts toward elective hours. Confirm the course is approved for New York CE credit on the provider's page before purchase.
Complete renewal bundles
One purchase covering your full 22.5-hour renewal — usually cheaper than buying courses individually.
McKissock Learning · 22.5h · self-paced · State Real Estate Commission (McKissock Learning is an approved continuing education provider in New York; confirm the course's state approval number on the provider's page before purchase.)
Note: One purchase covering all 22.5 hours, including the mandated topics. Course approvals can change by cycle — confirm the package matches the current New York requirements on the provider's page before buying.
The CE Shop · 22.5h · self-paced · State Real Estate Commission (The CE Shop is an approved continuing education provider in New York; confirm the course's state approval number on the provider's page before purchase.)
Note: The CE Shop's 22.5-hour NY package covering all mandated topics. NY is an audit state — providers don't report; keep your certificates.
Free options
Accredited free courses. Note: free options rarely cover state-specific mandates — verify each mandate is satisfied.
National Association of REALTORS · 2h · self-paced · State Real Estate Commission (National Association of REALTORS is an approved continuing education provider in New York; confirm the course's state approval number on the provider's page before purchase.)
Note: Free for NAR members; meets NAR's fair housing training requirement. State CE credit is not automatic — confirm New York accepts it before counting it toward renewal.
Frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do New York salespersons and brokers need?
New York salespersons and brokers need 22.5 CE hours every 2 years.
What are the mandatory CE topics for New York real estate renewal?
Each renewal: 3 hours fair housing / discrimination; 2 hours implicit bias awareness; 2 hours cultural competency; 2.5 hours ethical business practices; 1 hour recent legal matters; 1 hour law of agency; 11 hours electives. See the mandated topics table above for the full breakdown.
When is the New York real estate renewal deadline?
All 22.5 hours must be completed within the 2-year period immediately preceding the renewal; licenses renew every 2 years.
Do online real estate CE courses count, and are completions reported?
Yes — New York accepts online CE from approved providers. Most national providers report completions to the New York Department of State 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 New York Department of State. CECourse does not guarantee that any listed course satisfies your specific renewal requirements.
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