Online Classes
Flexible Learning. Clear Direction. Real Value For Your Career.
As a REALTOR®, your time is valuable and choosing the right education shouldn’t feel overwhelming. Whether you’re brand new to real estate, growing your business, or leading at a higher level. Lakeland REALTORS® partners with trusted providers to give our members flexible, high-quality online education that fits your schedule and your career stage.
This page is designed to help you quickly decide where to start, so you can spend less time searching and more time learning.
Online Continuing Education Made Easy With The CE Shop
Lakeland REALTORS® is proud to partner with The CE Shop, a nationally recognized provider of online real estate education. Through this partnership, our members receive exclusive discounts on a wide range of courses including:
Real Estate Post-Licensing
After receiving your license, you initial renewal requires you to complete the following post-license education:
Sales Associates: 45 hours and Brokers License Renewal: 60 hours
Complete your 45 sales post-licensing (SPL) or 60 hr Broker post-licensing (BPL) through one of our preferred partners or while earning your GRI Designation.
Real Estate Continuing Education
Following your initial renewal, you will be required to renew your real estate license every two years based on the issue date of the initial license. A total of 14 hours of continuing education is required, composed of the following courses:
*3 hours Core Law
*3 hours of Ethics & Business Ethics (Lakeland’s Code of Ethics)
*8 hours of Specialty Credit
Courses are available 24/7, allowing you to complete education on your schedule whether you are at home, in the office, or on the go. Use our member discount above and explore The CE Shop courses.
Recommended Online Courses By Career Stage
Not sure which online classes are right for you? Use the guide below to find course topics that typically deliver the most value at each stage of a real estate career. These are recommendations (not requirements) and are meant to help you narrow your options.
New To Real Estate (0-2 Years)
Build a strong foundation and reduce risk early in your career.
Recommended course topics:
- Contracts & Basic Forms
- Florida Law & License Renewal Essentials
- Ethics & the REALTOR® Code of Ethics
- Fair Housing Requirements
- Risk Reduction & Avoiding Common Mistakes
These courses help newer REALTORS® gain confidence, stay compliant, and establish best practices from day one.
Growing Your Business (3-7 Years)
Sharpen your skills, streamline your systems, and focus on your sustainable growth.
Recommended Course Topics:
- Lead Generation & Client Conversion
- Business Planning for REALTORS®
- Time Management & Productivity Systems
- Marketing, Technology, & Social Media
- Risk Management Refreshers
At this stage, education should help you work smarter, protect your business, and adapt to changing market conditions.
Experienced & Advanced (8+ Years)
Stay sharp, lead confidently, and prepare for higher level responsibilities.
Recommended Course Topics:
- Advanced Ethics & Legal Updates
- Broker Risk, Supervision, & Compliance
- Negotiation Strategies
- Leadership, Coaching, & Mentorship
- Emerging Issues in Real Estate
These courses are ideal for season REALTORS®, team leaders, and those considering brokerage or leadership roles.
Additional Online Learning Opportunities
In addition to the CE Shop, Lakeland REALTORS® offers access to other valuable online learning resources to support your professional growth:
- Commitment to Excellence (C2EX) A free, self-paced program from the National Association of REALTORS® focused on professional, ethics, and competency.
- NAR’s Latest Professional Development Programs A central resource for members looking for educational opportunities through NAR.
- FloridaREALTORS® Videos for Learning
Learn from the Best-Advice for REALTORS® from REALTORS®. With their Take 5 Series, you’ll hear advice on everything from marketing and listings to market research and tech trends- from been-there, done-that real estate pros.
These options are great supplements to CE and help you stay informed and engaged beyond license requirements.
How This Fits Into Your Membership
- Online classes count toward required education hours (where applicable)
- Support Honor Society participation
- Complement in-person classes & events
- Help you invest in your business at your own pace.
Questions regarding Education?
Not sure which option is best for you? Contact our Education & Events Director, Carrie Roberts at (863) 687-6111. We would be happy to point you in the right direction.
Education That Works For You.
Lakeland REALTORS® is committed to making education approachable, relevant, and valuable no matter where you are in your real estate career. Use this page as your starting point, and let us help you make confident choices about your professional development.
