REAL ESTATE NC
North Carolina Real Estate Continuing Education & License Renewal
Your Step-by-Step Guide to North Carolina Continuing Education
Your continuing education is the perfect opportunity to advance your career. Kaplan courses don’t just meet North Carolina’s requirements—they focus on the skills you need to stand out in today’s market. In expert-made lessons built around your schedule, you’ll complete all 8 hours of mandatory CE and level up as a North Carolina broker.
North Carolina CE Requirements (8 Hours)
● General Update Course or Broker-in-Charge Update Course (4 Hours)
● Elective course (4 Hours)
● $45 renewal fee
The real estate continuing education course deadline mandated by the North Carolina Real Estate Commission takes effect June 10, 2025, at 11:59 pm ET. No continuing education courses may be offered or taken during the June 11 - June 30 blackout period.
North Carolina Real Estate License Requirements
Review every requirement for NC brokers and brokers-in-charge.
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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
8
Hours of CE Required
Every Year
How Often CE Needs to Be Completed
June 10th
CE Deadline