Indiana Real Estate Continuing Education

Requirements Explained

Whether you're a new agent or a seasoned broker, staying up to date with continuing education (CE) is a crucial part of maintaining your real estate license in Indiana. Beyond keeping your license active, CE helps you stay sharp in a constantly evolving industry—ensuring you can better serve your clients and grow your career. In this guide, we'll break down Indiana's CE requirements, explain when and how to complete them, and share a special opportunity to meet your CE needs in person.

🏛️ Why Continuing Education Matters

Real estate isn’t a one-and-done profession. Market trends, laws, technologies, and best practices are always shifting. That’s why the Indiana Real Estate Commission requires all licensed agents and brokers to complete continuing education. It ensures everyone in the field operates with the most current knowledge—keeping the public protected and professionals competitive.

Whether you're working toward renewing your broker license or simply trying to stay in good standing, understanding the CE process is essential to long-term success.

📅 CE Requirements for Indiana Brokers

If you’re a licensed real estate broker in Indiana (which includes the majority of practicing real estate professionals), here’s what you need to know:

Required Hours: 12 hours of approved continuing education per year.
Cycle: The CE year runs from July 1 to June 30 the following year.
Renewal Period: Brokers renew their licenses every three years, but must complete CE requirements every year.
Format: CE can be completed online or in person, as long as the provider is approved by the Indiana Real Estate Commission.

It’s important not to procrastinate! Completing all 12 hours in a rush at the end of June isn’t ideal—and you risk noncompliance.

🎯 CE Requirements for Managing Brokers

Managing brokers have additional responsibilities and a slightly more involved CE requirement:

Same CE Baseline: 12 hours of continuing education per year.
4 Hours Must Be: Focused on Managing Broker-specific topics (supervision, risk management, operations, etc.).
These hours must be from a course designated as fulfilling the managing broker requirement.

If you're considering stepping into a leadership role, check out our post, "Should You Become a Managing Broker? 5 Key Questions to Ask Yourself", which explains what it takes to thrive in that position.

📈 When Do CE Requirements Begin?

Your CE requirement starts the July after you receive your broker license. That means if you got your license in March 2025, you’re not responsible for completing CE until July 1, 2025.

If you're still working toward your license, check out these foundational posts:

💡 What Counts as Continuing Education?

To meet CE requirements in Indiana, your coursework must be approved by the Indiana Real Estate Commission. Approved topics include:

Indiana real estate law and legal updates
Fair housing regulations
Ethics and professional standards
Property management practices
Contracts and disclosures
Agency relationships
Marketing, advertising, and technology tools

One important distinction: post-licensing education is different from continuing education. New licensees are required to complete a 30-hour post-licensing course within two years of licensure.

📍 Where to Take Continuing Education in Indiana

Indiana real estate professionals can complete CE through:

Approved in-person classes
Online, on-demand courses
Live webinars
Designated CE events or workshops

REAL University offers flexible CE solutions for busy agents—including both online options and exclusive live events.

📣 Is Real Estate Right for You?

Before focusing solely on the potential paycheck, it’s important to make sure this career fits your goals and lifestyle.

If you’re still weighing the decision, “Is Real Estate Right for You? 7 Signs You’re Ready for a Career Change” offers helpful self-assessment questions and personal insights from agents who’ve made the switch.

🍷 Don’t Miss This: Upcoming CE Event at The Sycamore at Mallow Run

Looking for a relaxed, scenic way to knock out your hours? Join REAL University for a one-of-a-kind Continuing Education event:

🗓 Date: June 26, 2025

📍 Location: The Sycamore at Mallow Run Winery

🕓 Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (includes lunch and networking break)

This full-day session covers your annual 12-hour requirement with expert instructors, meaningful discussions, and plenty of time to connect with other Indiana professionals. Plus, you'll enjoy the beautiful surroundings of one of Indiana’s favorite wineries. 🍇🍷

➡️ Reserve your spot now – spaces are limited and this event always fills up fast!

🔁 Stay Ahead—Every Year

Don’t let CE sneak up on you. The best approach is to schedule your education early in the year and choose courses that benefit your specific career goals. Want to sharpen your marketing skills? Learn more about real estate tech tools? Prepare for becoming a managing broker? There’s a course out there that can help you level up while checking off your requirements.

We recommend setting a calendar reminder for early spring each year to review your CE progress and sign up for courses or events—like our June 26th session at The Sycamore!

🧠 Final Thoughts

Meeting your Indiana CE requirements isn’t just a license checkbox—it’s an opportunity to stay sharp, grow your career, and stay compliant. Whether you prefer to learn online or in-person, REAL University makes it easy and enjoyable to stay on track.