If you are considering a professional career in real estate, this is where your path begins. This 75-hour Broker's Licensing Course is required by the State of Illinois to prepare candidates for the Illinois Brokers License Examination. Upon completion, you will receive certification allowing you to sit for the state exam, which is required by law. The course includes 15 sessions of online instruction along with homework assignments throughout.
There are no special eligibility prerequisites for enrollment in this course. However, to be eligible for a real estate license under state law, candidates must be at least 21 years of age, hold a high school diploma or equivalent, complete this real estate course, and pass the State Examination.
- Sections K, P, U: Evening Course (4 weeks): Webinars meet twice weekly on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm.
- Sections L, O, R: Evening Course (4 weeks): Webinars meet twice weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm.
- Sections M, Q, S: Accelerated Daytime Course (3 weeks): Webinars meet three times weekly, Tuesday through Thursday, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
- Sections N, T: Saturday Course (6 weeks): Webinars meet on six Saturdays from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm.
- Access to Google Classroom for quizzes and review materials is included.
- The course includes a physical copy of the 9th edition of the Modern Real Estate Practice textbook.
Instructors will also walk students through the steps to take after completing the course, including how to register with GoAMP for the State Examination and move forward on the path to obtaining your Illinois Broker's License. This course is offered by real estate professionals licensed by the Illinois Office of Banks and Real Estate and is approved by the IDFPR, Education Provider #515.000040.
A $375 materials and lab fee will be collected at the start of class.
Class formats: 3-week accelerated course (Tue-Thu); 4-week evening course (Mon and Wed); 4-week evening course (Tue and Thu); or 6-week Saturday course.