Minnesota Real Estate Continuing Education Courses

Minnesota Real Estate Continuing Education Courses

Minnesota 15-Hour Annual CE Bundle

A special package of 15 hours of continuing education, including the mandatory topics.

Minnesota licensees must take 15 hours of continuing education by June 30 every year, including a Salesperson & Broker Required Module. This bundle also includes the required topics of Agency Law and Fair Housing.

$100.00  |  15 Hours

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7/1/25 - 6/30/26 Salesperson & Broker Required Module: Contracts

This 2025–2026 required continuing education course is a deep, practical dive into the real-world issues Minnesota licensees face every day, written in plain English, with your day-to-day work in mind.

$37.50  |  3.75 Hours

MN Agency & Fair Housing: The Rules That Shape Real Estate

Explore Minnesota agency law and fair housing protections in this engaging CE course that strengthens your understanding of fiduciary duties, service animal accommodations, and inclusive practices for LGBTQIA+ clients-all while helping you stay compliant and protect your clients' rights.

$32.50  |  3.25 Hours

A Practical Guide to Cybersecurity

Poor cybersecurity can damage your reputation quickly, especially since the recent increase in sophisticated real estate fraud. Learn practical strategies to keep your client's sensitive information safe and secure.

$30.00  |  3 Hours

Appraisal and Valuation

Your ability to anticipate appraisal outcomes directly impacts your clients' success and your professional reputation. This course is designed to equip licensed real estate agents with essential knowledge about the appraisal and valuation of real property.

$30.00  |  3 Hours

Ethics

This course is an overview, and reminder, of the ethical behavior that should be demanded from each real estate professional in our industry. Qualifies for NAR Ethics credit. Conditions apply. See description for details.  

$30.00  |  3 Hours  |  ✓ NAR Ethics

Non-Traditional Mortgages

This course is an overview of unique mortgage products and will also provide awareness of potential difficulties in the real estate transaction when clients opt for non-traditional mortgages.

$30.00  |  3 Hours

Environmental Issues

This course is designed to summarize the risks of molds and fungi, volatile organic compounds, issues with potable water, drug houses, and underground storage tanks in real estate transactions.

$20.00  |  2 Hours

Continuing Education Requirements

Minnesota real estate Salespersons and Brokers must renew their licenses every two years by June 30, based on the year their license was issued (even or odd year cycle). To renew, you must complete your continuing education (CE) and ensure your license is renewed before the expiration date.

Step 1: Complete the Required Continuing Education

Minnesota requires 30 hours of CE every two-year renewal cycle, including 15 hours completed before June 30 each year.

Salesperson and Broker licensees must complete:

• 15 hours of CE each year
• The Annual Required Module (3.75 hours each year)
• At least 1 hour in Agency Law and 1 hour in Fair Housing during the 2-year renewal cycle
• Remaining hours in elective courses

All courses must be approved by the Minnesota Department of Commerce and completed within the current license period. CE does not carry over, and courses may not be repeated for credit.

Commercial-only Salespersons and Brokers may be exempt from Agency Law, Fair Housing, and the Annual Required Module if their status is properly filed with the state, but they must still complete the required CE hours.

Important: Complete your CE before June 30 each year. Because renewal is completed through your Primary Broker, finish your courses early to allow time for reporting and renewal processing.

Step 2: Verify Your Course Completions

Minnesota uses the Pulse Portal system to track continuing education.

Course providers report your completed courses, and they will appear in your account shortly after reporting.

Log in to your Pulse Portal account and review your transcript to confirm all completed courses and total hours are accurate before renewal. If needed, check additional transcript pages for all completions and keep your certificates for your records.

Step 3: Complete Your License Renewal

Minnesota real estate licenses are renewed online through the Pulse Portal as part of the Mass License Renewal process.

In Minnesota, your Primary Broker is responsible for renewing your license as part of the company’s renewal submission.

To complete your renewal:

1. Confirm your CE is complete and reported in Pulse Portal.
2. Verify your license information is accurate.
3. Coordinate with your Primary Broker to ensure your license is included in the renewal.

All renewals must be submitted by 11:59 PM CT on June 30. If your license is not included in your broke's renewal, it will not remain active.

Renewal Fees

Renewal fees are paid through the Pulse Portal at the time of renewal submission.

• Salesperson: $40
• Broker: $100

Additional Tips

• Renewal Timing: Licenses expire on June 30 each year based on your renewal cycle. You must renew on time to maintain an active status.
• CE Timing: You must complete 15 hours of CE each year before June 30.
• Mass Renewal: Your Primary Broker is responsible for submitting your renewal. Always confirm your license has been included.
• Expired License: If your license is not renewed on time, it becomes lapsed and inactive, and you may not conduct real estate activities.
• Late Renewal: Late renewal requires additional fees and education. You must contact the Minnesota Department of Commerce for reinstatement requirements.
• CE Limits: You may not complete more than 8 hours of CE in a single day.
• License Status: You can verify your CE credits and license status at any time through your Pulse Portal account.
• For Questions Regarding Your License: Contact MN Commerce Department at 651-539-1599 or licensing.commerce@state.mn.us