Connecticut Real Estate CE Courses (2026)
To renew your Real Estate license in Connecticut you need to satisfy the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP), Real Estate Commission / License Services Division's continuing education (CE) requirement — about 12 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 Connecticut requires for Real Estate renewal
| CE hours required | 12 hours per cycle |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | 24 months |
| CE tracking system | PSI (CE completions reported by education providers to PSI; viewable via online data portal). Not CE Broker. |
| Governing body | Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP), Real Estate Commission / License Services Division |
12 hours of CE from DCP-approved schools every two-year (even-year) renewal cycle, including a mandatory 3-hour current Connecticut real estate license law course; the remaining hours are electives. Per DCP/industry guidance the elective set for the 2024-2026 cycle includes a required course on understanding and preventing racial bias in real estate. CE must be completed by the advance deadline (Feb 28 of the even renewal year, i.e., about 3 months before the May 31 expiration). Licensees who passed the CT exam during the cycle are generally exempt from CE for that first cycle. Certificates must be retained at least 4 years for possible audit.
Full Real Estate renewal guide for Connecticut (deadlines, fees & CE) →
Connecticut 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.
Connecticut Real Estate CE courses: frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do I need to renew my Real Estate license in Connecticut?
Connecticut requires about 12 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. 12 hours of CE from DCP-approved schools every two-year (even-year) renewal cycle, including a mandatory 3-hour current Connecticut real estate license law course; the remaining hours are electives. Per DCP/industry guidance the elective set for the 2024-2026 cycle includes a required course on understanding and preventing racial bias in real estate. CE must be completed by the advance deadline (Feb 28 of the even renewal year, i.e., about 3 months before the May 31 expiration). Licensees who passed the CT exam during the cycle are generally exempt from CE for that first cycle. Certificates must be retained at least 4 years for possible audit.
Do online Real Estate CE courses count in Connecticut?
Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP), Real Estate Commission / License Services Division and the completion is reported through PSI (CE completions reported by education providers to PSI; viewable via online data portal). Not CE Broker.. Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.
Where do I report my Connecticut Real Estate CE?
Connecticut uses PSI (CE completions reported by education providers to PSI; viewable via online data portal). Not CE Broker. to track Real Estate continuing education. Make sure your completions post there before you renew.
Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP), Real Estate Commission / License Services Division. Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.