Colorado Insurance CE Courses (2026)
To renew your Insurance license in Colorado you need to satisfy the Colorado Division of Insurance (Department of Regulatory Agencies / DORA)'s continuing education (CE) requirement — about 24 hours per 2-year cycle. Below is what the board requires and a comparison of course providers that offer qualifying CE. This is an unofficial guide — confirm any course is board-approved before you buy.
What Colorado requires for Insurance renewal
| CE hours required | 24 hours per cycle |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | 24 months |
| CE tracking system | Pearson VUE (CE administrator); license renewals processed via NIPR or Sircon/Vertafore |
| Governing body | Colorado Division of Insurance (Department of Regulatory Agencies / DORA) |
Per Regulation 1-2-4, every resident producer must complete 24 credit hours of approved CE biennially after the initial renewal: at least 18 hours in courses for the license type held, and at least 3 hours in ethics. Producers licensed for property or personal lines must complete 3 of those hours on homeowner's insurance coverage. A course cannot be repeated for credit within a 2-year period (except statutory-update courses); up to 12 carryover hours earned in the 120 days before the continuation date may apply to the next cycle. CE records are administered/tracked by Pearson VUE.
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Colorado Insurance CE course providers
- WebCE
State-approved insurance CE incl. ethics, LTC, and annuity training packages.
- Kaplan Financial Education
Insurance CE and exam prep across life, health, and property/casualty lines.
- ExamFX
Online insurance CE and pre-licensing accepted across most states.
- A.D. Banker & Company
Insurance CE, ethics, and line-specific training by state.
Colorado Insurance CE courses: frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do I need to renew my Insurance license in Colorado?
Colorado requires about 24 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. Per Regulation 1-2-4, every resident producer must complete 24 credit hours of approved CE biennially after the initial renewal: at least 18 hours in courses for the license type held, and at least 3 hours in ethics. Producers licensed for property or personal lines must complete 3 of those hours on homeowner's insurance coverage. A course cannot be repeated for credit within a 2-year period (except statutory-update courses); up to 12 carryover hours earned in the 120 days before the continuation date may apply to the next cycle. CE records are administered/tracked by Pearson VUE.
Do online Insurance CE courses count in Colorado?
Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Colorado Division of Insurance (Department of Regulatory Agencies / DORA) and the completion is reported through Pearson VUE (CE administrator); license renewals processed via NIPR or Sircon/Vertafore. Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.
Where do I report my Colorado Insurance CE?
Colorado uses Pearson VUE (CE administrator); license renewals processed via NIPR or Sircon/Vertafore to track Insurance continuing education. Make sure your completions post there before you renew.
Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Colorado Division of Insurance (Department of Regulatory Agencies / DORA). Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.
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