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North Carolina Real Estate Continuing Education & License Renewal

Complete your North Carolina CE with courses designed to make renewal feel straightforward, not stressful. You’ll meet state requirements with education that keeps you current and supports your professional growth beyond your next renewal cycle.

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A Trusted Choice for Getting Your CE Done Right

When renewal windows are tight, accuracy matters. Test Prep Insight names Kaplan its Editor’s Choice, signaling a level of quality that North Carolina professionals can rely on to complete their CE correctly the first time, every time.

Clear Courses with No Guesswork

Kaplan CE courses are straightforward and easy to follow, helping North Carolina licensees move through their requirements without added stress. Clear navigation and focused lessons make deadlines far easier to manage.

Learning That Pays Off on the Job

CE should sharpen how you work, not just check a box. Kaplan courses reinforce practical knowledge that supports confident, informed decisions in real-world situations.

Per state regulation, all online CE must be completed within 30 days, or by June 10th, whichever comes first.

North Carolina CE Requirements (8 Hours)

  • General Update Course or Broker-in-Charge Update Course (4 Hours)
  • Elective course (4 Hours)
  • $45 renewal fee

North Carolina Real Estate License Requirements

Review every requirement for NC brokers and brokers-in-charge.

State Requirements

In Person Courses Now Available!

View our calendar for a schedule of in-person and live online courses, or check out our complete in-person packages under explore courses below. 

NEW: North Carolina Real Estate Total Access CE Library

Unlock your full potential. Our new North Carolina real estate CE library offers total access to all of Kaplan’s CE courses.

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Credit Hours: 8
Both Courses in the Same Day (BICUP & Living with HOAs: The Good, the Bad, and the Legalities)
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Both Courses in the Same Day (GENUP & Living with HOAs: The Good, the Bad, and the Legalities
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Live Online BICUP + Online Elective Package: 2025/2027 Association Ethics (8-Credit Hours)
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Live Online BICUP + Online Elective Package: Fair Housing (8-Credit Hours)
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Live Online BICUP + Online Video Elective Package: Real Estate Jeopardy: Episode 1 (8-Credit Hours)
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Live Online CE Package: BICUP & Living with HOAs: The Good, the Bad, and the Legalities (8-Credit Hours)
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Credit Hours: 8
Live Online CE Package: GENUP & Living with HOAs: The Good, the Bad, and the Legalities (8-Credit Hours)
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Credit Hours: 8
Live Online GENUP + Online Elective Package: 2025/2027 Association Ethics (8-Credit Hours)
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Credit Hours: 8
Live Online GENUP + Online Elective Package: Fair Housing (8-Credit Hours)
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Credit Hours: 8
Live Online GENUP + Online Video Elective Package: Real Estate Jeopardy: Episode 1 (8-Credit Hours)
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2025-2026 BICUP In-Person Classroom
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2025-2026 BICUP Live Online Class (4-Credit Hours)
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2025-2026 GENUP In-Person Classroom
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2025-2026 GENUP Live Online Class (4-Credit Hours)
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North Carolina Total Access CE Library
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North Carolina Total Access Combined CE Library
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2025/2027 Association Ethics (4-Credit Hours)
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2025/2027 Association Ethics (4-Credit Hours)
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Avoiding Deceptive Practices OnDemand Course (4-Credit Hours)
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Avoiding Deceptive Practices OnDemand Course (4-Credit Hours)
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Everyday Ethics in Real Estate (4-Credit Hours)
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Everyday Ethics in Real Estate (4-Credit Hours)
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Fair Housing (4-Credit Hours)
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Fair Housing (4-Credit Hours)
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Foreclosures, Short Sales, and REOs: Tools for Success in Today's Market (4-Credit Hours)
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Foreclosures, Short Sales, and REOs: Tools for Success in Today's Market (4-Credit Hours)
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Liars, Cheaters, and Thieves: Averting Client Catastrophe OnDemand Course (4-Credit Hours)
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Liars, Cheaters, and Thieves: Averting Client Catastrophe OnDemand Course (4-Credit Hours)
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Living with HOAs: The Good, the Bad, and the Legalities (4-Credit Hours)
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Living with HOAs: The Good, the Bad, and the Legalities (4-Credit Hours)
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Living with HOAs: The Good, the Bad, and the Legalities In-Person Classroom
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Living with HOAs: The Good, the Bad, and the Legalities In-Person Classroom
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Property Management and Managing Risk (6-Credit Hours)
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Property Management and Managing Risk (6-Credit Hours)
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R-E-S-P-E-C-T RESPA to Avoid Penalties (4-Credit Hours)
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R-E-S-P-E-C-T RESPA to Avoid Penalties (4-Credit Hours)
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Real Estate Finance Today (4-Credit Hours)
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Real Estate Finance Today (4-Credit Hours)
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Real Estate Jeopardy: Episode 1 Online Video Course (4-Credit Hours)
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Real Estate Jeopardy: Episode 1 Online Video Course (4-Credit Hours)
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Real Estate and Taxes: What Every Agent Should Know (4-Credit Hours)
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Real Estate and Taxes: What Every Agent Should Know (4-Credit Hours)
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Red Flags Property Inspection Guide Online Course (4-Credit Hours)
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Red Flags Property Inspection Guide Online Course (4-Credit Hours)
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Repurposing Property: Friend, Foe, or the American Dream? Online Course (4-Credit Hours)
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Repurposing Property: Friend, Foe, or the American Dream? Online Course (4-Credit Hours)
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Risk Management Online Course (4-Credit Hours)
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Risk Management Online Course (4-Credit Hours)
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Solving the Downpayment Dilemma Online Video Course (4-Credit Hours)
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Solving the Downpayment Dilemma Online Video Course (4-Credit Hours)
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The Tiny House: Is it a Phase or Craze? (4-Credit Hours)
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The Tiny House: Is it a Phase or Craze? (4-Credit Hours)
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Twenty Cost-Effective Home Improvements (4-Credit Hours)
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Twenty Cost-Effective Home Improvements (4-Credit Hours)
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Understanding 1031 Tax-Free Exchanges (4-Credit Hours)
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Understanding 1031 Tax-Free Exchanges (4-Credit Hours)
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Undesigning Injustice Online Video Course (4-Credit Hour)
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Undesigning Injustice Online Video Course (4-Credit Hour)
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Water: How it Affects Property Online Video Course (4-Credit Hours)
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Water: How it Affects Property Online Video Course (4-Credit Hours)
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Broker Continuing Education

Complete Your Broker GENUP Course

If you’re a broker in North Carolina, you need to complete a 4-hour General Update Live Online course as well as a 4-hour elective. With Kaplan, you can complete both courses in one day—or take each one individually.

Broker-in-Charge Continuing Education

Take the Broker-in-Charge BICUP Course

Before June 10th, you’ll need to fulfill your broker-in-charge requirements. These include the 4-hour Broker-in-Charge Update Live Online course and a 4-hour elective. Complete both in one day with our comprehensive package, or browse our individual course options.

North Carolina Real Estate Professional Development

Hone Your Real Estate Expertise

Real estate is a competitive industry. To set yourself apart from the competition, you’ll need to offer a superior client experience. Our professional development courses are designed to build the skills needed to impress your clients as a North Carolina real estate broker or broker-in-charge.

Fast Facts About North Carolina Real Estate Continuing Education

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Hours of CE Required

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How Often CE Needs to Be Completed

June 10th

CE Deadline

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