Education Requirements

Two Paths, One Goal: Meeting NAR and the Pennsylvania Real Estate Commission’s Requirements

Meeting education requirements for both the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) and the Pennsylvania Real Estate Commission can be confusing. The PA Real Estate Commission has mandatory courses to maintain your license, while NAR requires specific training to uphold your Realtor® status.

Below is a clear breakdown of the requirements for each, helping you stay compliant with both organizations.

National Association of Realtors® (NAR) Requirements:

Total Required Hours: 4.5 hours

Cycle: Every 3 years (Current cycle: 1/1/2025–12/31/2027)

Required Courses for Cycle 1/1/2025-12/312027:

2.5 hours: Code of Ethics
2 hours: Fair Housing

PA Real Estate Commission Requirements

Total Required Hours: 14 hours

Cycle: Every 2 years (Current cycle: 6/1/2024– 5/31/2026)

Requirements For Those Licensed Before 12/1/2023:

3 hours: Buyer’s Agency
2 hours: Fair Housing

Requirements For Those Licensed Between 12/1/2023 and 12/1/2025:

7 hours: General Module
7 hours: Residential Module or Commercial Module

Get course dates and times at the Bucks County Real Estate Institute for in-person and Zoom options.

Check out the CE Shop for online options. BCAR members receive an exclusive 35% discount when you use the code "BCAR35" when registering with the CE Shop. This offer is valid until May 31, 2026.

Can courses fulfill both NAR and PA Real Estate Commission requirements?
For Those Licensed Before 12/1/2023: Yes, but it depends on course approval.

NAR Courses: The Code of Ethics and Fair Housing courses can fulfill PA CE credits if approved for PA CE credit by the course provider.
Approved PA Real Estate Continuing Education Courses: A Fair Housing course can fulfill NAR requirements if approved by a Realtor® association.
A Code of Ethics course can count as a PA elective and meet NAR requirements simultaneously if approved by a Realtor® association.

For Those Licensed After 12/1/2023: No, your education requirements can be found here.

Courses offered through BCAR/BCREI will list exactly what requirements the course fulfills.