45- HOUR POST-LICENSING COURSE
Our Post-License Courses are offered through our partnership with The CE Shop
Make sure to check the information under the course description to determine if this is the CE you need to complete.
Please note: You will need to register as a new student, regardless if you’ve taken classes with CRES before.
$280
45-Hour Post License Course
This includes three 15-hour sections that cover transactional issues, applied broker principles, risk management and discipline, plus the 1 hour sexual harassment prevention training. This full package includes all hours needed for Illinois broker licensees renewing their license for the first time.
Each course is up to standard with IDFPR and NAR, The CE Shop provides accurate and up to date information for our students.
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About the course
Illinois State Requirement Details for Real Estate Broker Post-Licensing Education
Hours Required by the State: 45 hours
- 15-hour course on Applied Brokerage Principles
- 15-hour course on Risk Management/Discipline
- 15-hour course on Transactional Issues
Note: Brokers receiving their initial broker license are required to complete the 45-hour post-license education during their first license term and are not required to complete any other CE during that license term. If an individual receives the initial broker license within 180 days preceding the first broker renewal deadline, the broker must complete the 45-hour post-license education prior to the second broker renewal deadline.
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