Rhode Island Real Estate Agent Continuing Education Requirements
Rhode Island real estate agents must complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation (DBR), Commercial Licensing Division — Real Estate Section, with the Rhode Island Real Estate Commission.
Applies to Standard Biennial CE — Salesperson & Broker.
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Getting licensed for the first time? Rhode Island requires 45 hours of pre-license education before you can apply.
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What Rhode Island requires of real estate agents
- CE hours required
- 24 hours
- per renewal 2 years
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- License classes
- Standard Biennial CE — Salesperson & Broker
- Exam to renew
- Required
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The course Rhode Island real estate agents need
One course, planned to the exact hours and topics Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation (DBR), Commercial Licensing Division — Real Estate Section, with the Rhode Island Real Estate Commission requires.
- 1 license class
24 hours
of board-approved CE every 2 years
- Standard Biennial CE — Salesperson & Broker
Course for this class is in board review.
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Required subject matter
Topics Rhode Island real estate agents must cover
Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation (DBR), Commercial Licensing Division — Real Estate Section, with the Rhode Island Real Estate Commission requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.
Fair Housing (mandatory CORE)min. 3 hours
Additional CORE subjects (6 hours from mandatory subject-area list)min. 6 hours
Elective — any DBR-approved real estate coursemin. 15 hours
How renewal works
From course to renewed license in Rhode Island
- Step 1
Pick the course for your license class
Each course above is planned to the 24 hours and topics Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation (DBR), Commercial Licensing Division — Real Estate Section, with the Rhode Island Real Estate Commission 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 Rhode Island real estate agent license.
Questions Rhode Island real estate agents ask
Frequently asked questions
- How many continuing education hours do Rhode Island real estate agents need?
- Rhode Island real estate agents must complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation (DBR), Commercial Licensing Division — Real Estate Section, with the Rhode Island Real Estate Commission.
- Which license classes does the Rhode Island real estate agents CE requirement apply to?
- The 24 hours requirement applies to: Standard Biennial CE — Salesperson & Broker.
- What topics are required for Rhode Island real estate agents continuing education?
- Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation (DBR), Commercial Licensing Division — Real Estate Section, with the Rhode Island Real Estate Commission requires coverage of: Fair Housing (mandatory CORE) (3 hours); Additional CORE subjects (6 hours from mandatory subject-area list) (6 hours); Elective — any DBR-approved real estate course (15 hours).
- Is an exam required to renew a Rhode Island real estate agents license?
- Yes — Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation (DBR), Commercial Licensing Division — Real Estate Section, with the Rhode Island Real Estate Commission requires an examination as part of renewal in addition to continuing education.
- Can Rhode Island real estate agents complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Rhode Island requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Official Rhode Island real estate agents licensing resources
- Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation (DBR), Commercial Licensing Division — Real Estate Section, with the Rhode Island Real Estate Commission
The Rhode Island board that licenses real estate agents and sets the CE rule.
Requirements on this page come from Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation (DBR), Commercial Licensing Division — Real Estate Section, with the Rhode Island Real Estate Commission’s published rules and were last verified on September 10, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.
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Every real estate agents course is built to meet Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation (DBR), Commercial Licensing Division — Real Estate Section, with the Rhode Island Real Estate Commission requirements so the credit you earn actually counts toward your renewal.
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Every course is planned to the exact hours and mandated topics the state publishes, so the credit you earn counts toward renewal.
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Finish the assessment and download your certificate of completion the moment you pass — no waiting.
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Where the board supports it, we report your earned CE hours directly so you do not have to.
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