Rhode Island real estate CE courses

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

24CE hours every 2 yearsBoard-verified 10-06-2026

Renewal: 24 hours taken within the 2-year licensing period; renewal every 2 years (pre-1/1/2020 licenses: April 30 of even years; post-1/1/2020: anniversary date).

Source: Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation

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Mandated topics

Topic	Hours	Frequency	Who
CORE instruction	9 hours	Every 2 years	All licensees
General continuing education	15 hours	Every 2 years	All licensees

CORE instruction (9 hours, every 2 years)

CORE instruction (Rhode Island CE)

The CE Shop (via PSI Online Store) · 9h · self-paced · State Real Estate Commission (The CE Shop is an approved continuing education provider in Rhode Island (courses sold here via PSI's authorized online store); confirm the course's state approval number before purchase.)

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

Note: Covers the core instruction requirement (9h). Confirm the course's current state approval number on the provider's page before purchase.

General continuing education (15 hours, every 2 years)

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 Rhode Island; 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 Rhode Island accepts it before counting it toward renewal.

Complete renewal bundles

One purchase covering your full 24-hour renewal — usually cheaper than buying courses individually.

Rhode Island 24-Hour CE Renewal PackageBundle

The CE Shop (via PSI Online Store) · 24h · self-paced · State Real Estate Commission (The CE Shop is an approved continuing education provider in Rhode Island (courses sold here via PSI's authorized online store); confirm the course's state approval number before purchase.)

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

Note: PSI's online store sells The CE Shop's state-approved CE courses — select your state on the store page for state-specific packages and special pricing.

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 Rhode Island accepts it before counting it toward renewal.

Frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do Rhode Island salespersons and brokers need?

Rhode Island salespersons and brokers need 24 CE hours every 2 years.

What are the mandatory CE topics for Rhode Island real estate renewal?

Each renewal: 9 hours core instruction; 15 hours general continuing education. See the mandated topics table above for the full breakdown.

When is the Rhode Island real estate renewal deadline?

24 hours taken within the 2-year licensing period; renewal every 2 years (pre-1/1/2020 licenses: April 30 of even years; post-1/1/2020: anniversary date).

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

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

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