Iowa Continuing Education Requirements:
| Total Hours | Mandatory | Elective | |
|---|---|---|---|
| You Need: | 36 | 12 | 24 |
| We Offer: | 28 (only 24 hrs. can be online) | 4 | 24 |
| LICENSE RENEWAL PERIOD: 3 YEARS |
Attention Iowa Students
A maximum of 24 hours may be taken by distance learning during each three-year renewal period. At least 12 hours of continuing education must be taken via live instruction. There is no requirement as to which course or courses are taken via live instruction.
During each three-year renewal period a course may be taken for credit only once. Please check the courses in your package to ensure you're not repeating courses in the same licensing cycle. Take a moment to review your account before purchasing.
If you have any questions, please contact our Customer Support team, we’re happy to assist.
Iowa Continuing Education Packages |
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| Total Hours | Elective Hours | Mandatory Hours | Price | Add To Cart |
24-Hr. IA Partial CE Package Plus ProPath |
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| 24 | 24 | 0 | $209 | |
24-Hr. IA Partial CE Package for REALTORS |
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| 24 | 20 | 4 | $179 | |
24-Hr. IA Partial CE Package |
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| 24 | 24 | 0 | $179 | |
12-Hr. IA Partial CE Package |
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| 12 | 12 | 0 | $85 | |
Iowa State Requirement Details for Real Estate Continuing Education
Renewal Date: 12/31 every three years
Hours Required: 36 hours
- 12 hours – Mandatory hours
- 8 hours law update
- 4 hours ethics
- 24 hours – Elective hours
Note: per Iowa state regulations, a maximum of 24 hours may be taken by distance learning during each three-year renewal period. At least 12 hours of continuing education must be taken via live instruction. There is no requirement as to which course or courses are taken via live instruction.
The CE Shop’s Offering: 28 hours
- 4 hours - mandatory ethics hours
- 24 hours - elective hours
Provider Approval Number: 244
Reporting: The state does not require schools to report course completions.
Expiration Date of Course: Course expiration dates vary by course. Each individual course will have an expiration date listed in your account. See Terms & Conditions for more details.
Certificates: Immediately upon course completions, The CE Shop will provide students with an electronic copy of the course certificate of completion. Certificates will remain in your account for a minimum of five years, should you need additional copies at a later time. Please refer to your application to determine if you need to submit your certificate(s) of completion. Course completion dates are recorded using Central Standard Time. Please note that the date on your certificate of completion will reflect this.
Final Exam: Final exams must be passed with a minimum of 80% and may be taken as many times as necessary in order to pass.
License Renewal Process: The process to renew in this state is to log in to the licensing system online and follow the prompts to renew.
Max Hours in a 24-Hour Period: Students will not receive credit for more than 8 hours of continuing education in a 24-hour period. Our online course delivery system manages this requirement for you.
Course Duplication: During each three-year renewal period a course may be taken for credit only once. A course may be repeated for credit ONLY if the course numbers and instructors are different.
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Iowa Real Estate Commission
Street Address: 6200 Park Avenue, Suite 100, Des Moines, IA 50321
Telephone: 515.725.9022 x8