REAL ESTATE CA
California Real Estate Salesperson and Broker Online Courses
The Only California Real Estate Program that Covers Your Entire Career
Get expert guidance at every stage of your real estate career, from licensing and exam prep to continuing education (CE) and professional development. Named by The Close as the Best for Career Advice in California, our instructors will help you make informed decisions and grow with confidence through:
- Getting Licensed: 135-Hour Salesperson Pre-Licensing Courses and Exam Prep
- First Renewal: 45-Hour Salesperson and Broker First Renewal Courses
- Subsequent Renewals: 45-Hour Salesperson and Broker Continuing Education Courses
- Broker Licensing: 360-Hour Upgrade Courses
Kaplan Real Estate Named a Top Online Learning Provider by Newsweek and Statista*
New to the Real Estate Licensing Process?
View our steps to California licensing to help get you started.
Review the Real Estate Licensing and Continuing Education Requirements for California
See California state requirements for salespersons and brokers.
What Are Your California Real Estate Career Goals?
| Your Current Goal | What You Need | Key Requirements | Learn More |
|---|---|---|---|
| I want to become a real estate agent | 135-Hour Pre-Licensing Courses |
| View California Licensing Courses |
| I'm renewing my license for the first time | 45 Hours of Continuing Education Courses |
| View First Renewal Options |
| I need to renew my salesperson or broker license | 45 Hours of Continuing Education Courses |
| View California CE Courses |
| I want to become a broker | 360 Hours of Broker Courses |
| View Broker Upgrade Courses |
| I want to read DRE Laws & Eligibility | State Requirements |
| California State Requirements |
Why Kaplan?
Rely on Kaplan to ensure that your real estate education is convenient and, most importantly, meets California’s regulations. We work directly with the California Department of Real Estate to develop comprehensive courses that are state-approved. You can schedule and participate in Kaplan's stimulating courses at your own pace and be confident knowing you've made a great investment in your career.
Expert Tips for Your California Real Estate Exam
Strengthen your grasp on essential industry concepts. Our concise video guides break down complex information into easy-to-remember strategies to help you perform your best on your California exam.
Thinking about getting your real estate license in California?
In this quick spotlight, Kaplan Real Estate Education alumni Jannika Schakow shares how she used Kaplan's interactive live courses to pass her exams and launch her career as a California real estate agent.
California Licensing Information, Reciprocity, and Portability
Licensing Information
- Average time to complete licensing education: 3 months
- State governing body: California Department of Real Estate
Reciprocity
- California real estate license reciprocity does not exist with any other states
Military Portability
- Active-duty service members or their spouses with a professional license from another U.S. state, district, or territory can use their license in California upon relocation due to military orders
- Through the duration of the military orders, the license will be considered valid in California for a similar scope of practice
- The license must have been actively used 2 years before the relocation
- No fee is required for this registration
Advance your career with Kaplan’s Professional Development courses. You'll gain the knowledge you need to diversify your skill set, expand your client base, and surpass your competition. Invest in your future now to reap the benefits throughout your real estate career.
California General Information Pages:
- Kaplan DRE College Level Sponsor No. S0650
- Kaplan DRE Continuing Education Sponsor No. 6212
- Kaplan College Level General Information Page
- Kaplan Continuing Education General Information Page
- All Kaplan California Real Estate Course Options