Arizona Real Estate CE Courses (2026)
To renew your Real Estate license in Arizona you need to satisfy the Arizona Department of Real Estate (ADRE)'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 Arizona requires for Real Estate renewal
| CE hours required | 24 hours per cycle |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | 24 months |
| Governing body | Arizona Department of Real Estate (ADRE) |
An active salesperson must complete 24 hours of ADRE-approved continuing education during each two-year renewal period. The hours are distributed across required category minimums (commonly cited as 3 hours each in Agency Law, Commissioner's Standards/Disclosure, Contract Law, Disclosure, Fair Housing, and Real Estate Legal Issues, plus Elective hours; surplus category hours flow to Elective). Effective January 1, 2025, three of the required hours must include one hour each on Firewise (fire safety/prevention), Deed Fraud, and Arizona Water rights. The system blocks renewal if any required category is deficient even when total hours are met. Code of Ethics is NOT an ADRE requirement (only a private association membership requirement). The first renewal uses the same 24-hour CE structure; Arizona does not impose a separate post-licensing course distinct from ongoing CE (pre-license education is the separate 90-hour course plus 6-hour contract writing course taken before initial licensure).
Full Real Estate renewal guide for Arizona (deadlines, fees & CE) →
Arizona Real Estate CE course providers
- The CE Shop
State-approved real estate CE packages built around each state's required topics.
- Kaplan Real Estate Education
CE courses, exam prep, and required law/ethics updates across most states.
- McKissock Learning
Large real estate CE library with state-specific renewal packages.
- Colibri Real Estate
Online CE and post-licensing education accepted in many states.
Arizona Real Estate CE courses: frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do I need to renew my Real Estate license in Arizona?
Arizona requires about 24 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. An active salesperson must complete 24 hours of ADRE-approved continuing education during each two-year renewal period. The hours are distributed across required category minimums (commonly cited as 3 hours each in Agency Law, Commissioner's Standards/Disclosure, Contract Law, Disclosure, Fair Housing, and Real Estate Legal Issues, plus Elective hours; surplus category hours flow to Elective). Effective January 1, 2025, three of the required hours must include one hour each on Firewise (fire safety/prevention), Deed Fraud, and Arizona Water rights. The system blocks renewal if any required category is deficient even when total hours are met. Code of Ethics is NOT an ADRE requirement (only a private association membership requirement). The first renewal uses the same 24-hour CE structure; Arizona does not impose a separate post-licensing course distinct from ongoing CE (pre-license education is the separate 90-hour course plus 6-hour contract writing course taken before initial licensure).
Do online Real Estate CE courses count in Arizona?
Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Arizona Department of Real Estate (ADRE). Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.
Where do I report my Arizona Real Estate CE?
Arizona generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the Arizona Department of Real Estate (ADRE).
Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Arizona Department of Real Estate (ADRE). Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.