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.

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.