Pennsylvania Real Estate Agent Continuing Education Requirements
Pennsylvania real estate agents must complete 14 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by Pennsylvania State Real Estate Commission (BPOA).
Applies to Standard Biennial CE — Experienced Licensees (2026–2028 cycle).
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Getting licensed for the first time? Pennsylvania requires 75 hours of pre-license education before you can apply.
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What Pennsylvania requires of real estate agents
- CE hours required
- 14 hours
- per renewal 2 years
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- License classes
- Standard Biennial CE — Experienced Licensees (2026–2028 cycle)
- Exam to renew
- Required
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The course Pennsylvania real estate agents need
One course, planned to the exact hours and topics Pennsylvania State Real Estate Commission (BPOA) requires.
- 1 license class
14 hours
of board-approved CE every 2 years
- Standard Biennial CE — Experienced Licensees (2026–2028 cycle)
Course for this class is in board review.
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Required subject matter
Topics Pennsylvania real estate agents must cover
Pennsylvania State Real Estate Commission (BPOA) requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.
Protecting Consumer's Real Property, Personal Property and Informationmin. 2 hours
Elective Topics (Commission-approved)min. 12 hours
General Module (New Licensee Commission-Developed Course)min. 7 hours
How renewal works
From course to renewed license in Pennsylvania
- Step 1
Pick the course for your license class
Each course above is planned to the 14 hours and topics Pennsylvania State Real Estate Commission (BPOA) requires.
- Step 2
Complete it online, at your pace
Timed lessons and checkpoints record your seat time so the hours hold up to an audit.
- Step 3
Download your certificate instantly
Your certificate lists the approved hours and completion date the moment you pass.
- Step 4
Renew with the board
Keep your certificate — the board verifies completion on renewal or audit. Then renew every 2 years through the board.
Renewing soon? Read the step-by-step guide: How to renew your Pennsylvania real estate agent license.
Questions Pennsylvania real estate agents ask
Frequently asked questions
- How many continuing education hours do Pennsylvania real estate agents need?
- Pennsylvania real estate agents must complete 14 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Pennsylvania State Real Estate Commission (BPOA).
- Which license classes does the Pennsylvania real estate agents CE requirement apply to?
- The 14 hours requirement applies to: Standard Biennial CE — Experienced Licensees (2026–2028 cycle).
- What topics are required for Pennsylvania real estate agents continuing education?
- Pennsylvania State Real Estate Commission (BPOA) requires coverage of: Protecting Consumer's Real Property, Personal Property and Information (2 hours); Elective Topics (Commission-approved) (12 hours); General Module (New Licensee Commission-Developed Course) (7 hours).
- Is an exam required to renew a Pennsylvania real estate agents license?
- Yes — Pennsylvania State Real Estate Commission (BPOA) requires an examination as part of renewal in addition to continuing education.
- Can Pennsylvania real estate agents complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Pennsylvania requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Official Pennsylvania real estate agents licensing resources
- Pennsylvania State Real Estate Commission (BPOA)
The Pennsylvania board that licenses real estate agents and sets the CE rule.
Requirements on this page come from Pennsylvania State Real Estate Commission (BPOA)’s published rules and were last verified on September 10, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.
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