Education

• One Mandatory 3 hour class: "CT Real Estate License Law"
• 9 Hours of elective real estate continuing education courses.

For more information, please visit the Department of Consumer Protection website to read about the Real Estate Education Guidelines.

Visit portal.greenwichrealtors.com/courses-and-events and click on 'My Courses' to view the CE Courses & Credits you've already completed with GAR.

Guidelines for earning CE (continuing education) hours for classroom courses:

• Students must be present for the entire course – If a student arrives more than 10 minutes late, they will not be allowed to join the course, or leaves early they will not be awarded CE credit.
• Present valid photo ID at check-in for all CE courses.
• Students must have paid for the course (if applicable).
• Students must sign-in and sign-out on the provided sheets.

Guidelines for earning CE (continuing education) hours for virtual courses:

• Students must be present with their cameras on for the entire course - If a student arrives more than 10 minutes late, they will not be allowed to join the course, or leaves early they will not be awarded CE credit.
• Present a valid photo ID at check-in for all courses.
• Students must have paid for the course (if applicable).
• A student will not be given attendance or CE credit for driving during any or all portions of a remote learning class. Additionally, logging into a class from a moving vehicle is not permitted.
• Engaging in any activities that one would not in a classroom setting is strictly prohibited.

GAR adheres to all educational standards and rules passed down from the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection, the regulating body for all licensed real estate professionals in Connecticut. All CE courses offered by GAR are approved by the CT DCP. More information can be found on portal.ct.gov.

The CT DCP requires all licensed salespersons to complete Continuing Education prior to every even-year renewal. 

As a reminder, agents may NOT repeat the same course with the same course within the same renewal period for credit. Please review your completed course certificates or contact GAR for confirmation to avoid duplicating a course.

As a member of the National Association of REALTORS®, completing an approved Ethics course every three years is a requirement. The current training cycle (Cycle 7) runs from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2027. To check your status and explore training options, please visit: https://nar.realtor/code-of-ethics-training.

Stay tuned for upcoming Code of Ethics classes hosted by GAR.

You can complete your Ethics course online through The CE Shop or NAR (non-CE) and simply submit your completion certificate to primary REALTOR® Association.

If you have already completed the Code of Ethics course through another real estate school between January 1, 2025, to the present date, please email a copy of your certificate to your primary REALTOR® Association for reporting to NAR.

As a member of the National Association of REALTORS®, REALTORS® are required to complete Fair Housing / Anti-Bias Training upon becoming a member, and every 3 years thereafter, coinciding with the Code of Ethics training timeline. This requirement is in addition to the Code of Ethics training. Qualified training must be of not less than 2 hours of instructional time. The training must meet specific learning objectives and criteria established by the National Association of REALTORS®. This requirement will begin January 1, 2025 with a deadline of December 31, 2027.

Training may be completed through NAR’s online courses or through another method, such as online or classroom courses via local/state associations. Read the consequences for failing to complete Fair Housing / Anti-Bias training.

NAR Fair Housing Course Options

• Fairhaven: A Fair Housing Simulation
• At Home With Diversity (AHWD): Online or Classroom
• Bias Override: Overcoming Barriers to Fair Housing

FAQ: All Member Fair Housing Training Requirement

We encourage you to register for a course at least one (1) day prior to the class date so we can prepare for your participation.

We understand that schedules change, and you may need to cancel a registration. Classes and paid events can be canceled and refunded up to 48 hours before the class / event.

A member cannot transfer their registration to another member for classes or events. You may, however, transfer to a future date the course is being offered (if applicable) at no additional charge, up until the start time for that class.

There are no refunds for no-shows.

If for any reason the class or event is canceled by GAR, you may receive a full refund or transfer to a new date it is being offered.

On-Demand Continuing Education classes are available to you via The CE Shop.

Greenwich Association of REALTORS® has established an agreement with The CE Shop to promote online course information to consumers and real estate licensees. Greenwich Association of REALTORS® is not the developer of these courses and is simply providing a referral. Any questions regarding course content or technology should be directed to The CE Shop.

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