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Colorado Real Estate Licensing Courses Online
Join One of Colorado’s Top Real Estate Schools
We’re proud to offer a real estate program that’s behind you for all of the big moments. From your first broker license to employing broker and future renewals, Kaplan has you covered with flexible course formats and personalized support at every step.
- Getting Licensed: 168-Hour Associate Broker Pre-Licensing Courses and Exam Prep
- Continuing Education: 24 Hours of Continuing Education Courses every 3 years
- Employing Broker Licensing: 24-hour Broker Administration Course
Kaplan Real Estate Named a Top Online Learning Provider by Newsweek and Statista*
First-Time Real Estate Licensee in Colorado?
Learn the steps required to obtain your new Colorado real estate license.
Looking for Real Estate Licensing and Continuing Education Requirements for Colorado?
Review Colorado state requirements for brokers and employing brokers.
What Are Your Colorado Real Estate Career Goals?
| Your Current Goal | What You Need | Key Requirements | Learn More |
|---|---|---|---|
| I want to become a broker | 168-Hour Pre-Licensing Courses |
| View Colorado Licensing Courses |
| I need to renew my real estate license | 24 Hours of Continuing Education Courses Every 3 Years |
| View Colorado CE Courses |
| I want to become an employing broker | 24-Hour Broker Administration Course |
| View Employing Broker Upgrade Courses |
| I want to read DORA Laws & Eligibility | State Requirements |
| Colorado State Requirements |
Why Kaplan?
Kaplan’s real estate courses meet Colorado’s state licensing and continuing education requirements and are built with the local market in mind. Each course is developed by in-house regulatory experts who work directly with the Colorado Real Estate Commission. Kaplan is recognized by The Close for providing top-notch online real estate instruction at an affordable price in Colorado, Kaplan delivers accessible, trusted education you can rely on.
Learn from the best! Meet Jeni VanOrnum, Kaplan's Colorado Lead Instructor, and see how she brings the classroom to life. At Kaplan, you learn from professionals who are actually doing the job, as the majority of our instructors are practicing real estate agents, bringing current market insights straight to your education. Choosing Kaplan means choosing mentors who don't just teach the material, but actively guide you with the real-world strategy and firsthand expertise needed to launch a thriving career.
Colorado Licensing Information, Reciprocity, and Portability
Licensing Information
- Average time to complete Colorado licensing education: 2.5 months
- There is no salesperson license in Colorado; agents are licensed as brokers
- State governing body: Colorado Real Estate Commission
Reciprocity
- Available for all 50 states after passing the Colorado state exam
Note: Agents who are licensed for less than 2 years in another state are required to take additional education. - The most common states where Colorado agents are also licensed are Utah, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, Wyoming, and Florida
- Steps to Real Estate License Reciprocity in Colorado
- Pass the Colorado law portion of the exam
- Provide a certified license history
- Complete fingerprinting and background checks
- Colorado real estate license reciprocity states include availability for all 50 states, making it a highly modular license
Military Portability
- Eligible military spouses can apply for a 3-year, nonrenewable temporary license
- The applicant must hold a valid and current license in another state or territory and be in good standing
- No fees will be charged for the issuance of this temporary license
View All States Reciprocity and Portability Information
Essential Prep for Your Colorado Real Estate Career
Bridge the gap between study time and exam day success. Explore our library of expert-led videos designed to clarify key topics and sharpen the skills you need for your state-specific exam.
Level Up in Your Career with Professional Development Courses
Keep moving forward in your real estate career by investing in yourself. With Kaplan’s Professional Development courses, you'll learn how to establish an area of expertise, build your network, and differentiate yourself from the competition, among other skills.
Colorado Bulletin
Kaplan Real Estate Education is approved and regulated by the Colorado Department of Higher Education, Private Occupational School Board (DPOS). View the Colorado Bulletin.