Idaho Real Estate CE Courses (2026)
To renew your Real Estate license in Idaho you need to satisfy the Idaho Real Estate Commission (IREC), Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL)'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 Idaho requires for Real Estate renewal
| CE hours required | 24 hours per cycle |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | 24 months |
| CE tracking system | IREC Online Services (apps.irec.idaho.gov) — certified Idaho course providers post completions to the licensee's record within 5 business days; no third-party tracker like CE Broker |
| Governing body | Idaho Real Estate Commission (IREC), Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) |
For active renewal, a salesperson must complete two (2) Idaho Commission Core courses plus 12 elective continuing-education hours each two-year renewal period (the Core course is reissued by IREC each July 1 covering law changes and hot topics; both Core courses are required per cycle). Total is effectively 24 hours when counting the two Core courses, though the Commission frames it as "2 Core courses + 12 elective hours." Inactive renewal requires no CE. FIRST-TIME active renewal differs: instead of the 12 elective hours, the salesperson must complete 12 hours of Post-License Education (the 8-hour Post License Fundamentals course plus one 4-hour Post License elective module: Pricing/Marketing/Advertising, Professionalism/Negotiations/Closings, or Introduction to Commercial Real Estate), in addition to the 2 Core courses. This post-license requirement applies until a salesperson has renewed once on active status. CE must be completed within the current licensing period; online elective courses must be ARELLO certified.
Full Real Estate renewal guide for Idaho (deadlines, fees & CE) →
Idaho 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.
Idaho Real Estate CE courses: frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do I need to renew my Real Estate license in Idaho?
Idaho requires about 24 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. For active renewal, a salesperson must complete two (2) Idaho Commission Core courses plus 12 elective continuing-education hours each two-year renewal period (the Core course is reissued by IREC each July 1 covering law changes and hot topics; both Core courses are required per cycle). Total is effectively 24 hours when counting the two Core courses, though the Commission frames it as "2 Core courses + 12 elective hours." Inactive renewal requires no CE. FIRST-TIME active renewal differs: instead of the 12 elective hours, the salesperson must complete 12 hours of Post-License Education (the 8-hour Post License Fundamentals course plus one 4-hour Post License elective module: Pricing/Marketing/Advertising, Professionalism/Negotiations/Closings, or Introduction to Commercial Real Estate), in addition to the 2 Core courses. This post-license requirement applies until a salesperson has renewed once on active status. CE must be completed within the current licensing period; online elective courses must be ARELLO certified.
Do online Real Estate CE courses count in Idaho?
Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Idaho Real Estate Commission (IREC), Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) and the completion is reported through IREC Online Services (apps.irec.idaho.gov) — certified Idaho course providers post completions to the licensee's record within 5 business days; no third-party tracker like CE Broker. Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.
Where do I report my Idaho Real Estate CE?
Idaho uses IREC Online Services (apps.irec.idaho.gov) — certified Idaho course providers post completions to the licensee's record within 5 business days; no third-party tracker like 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 Idaho Real Estate Commission (IREC), Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL). Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.