How can I register for a class at RAR?

Learn how to register for classes in the Member Hub HERE.

Learn how to register for classes on Learning.RARealtors.com HERE.

 

I’m signed up for a class; does it carry CE or PLE credit? How many hours?

All credit information for our classes can be found on our online course calendar.
 

Do I need PLE credit or CE credits? What’s the difference?

Post Licensure Education (PLE) – If you are in your first year of active licensure, you will need 30 hours of PLE credit and have until the final day of the month of your licensure anniversary to complete these hours.
Continuing Education (CE) – After your license has renewed at least once (after 2 years), you will need 16 hours of CE credit during the 2-year licensure cycle.
 

What PLE credits do I need?
 

6 hrs. Contract Writing
2 hrs. Current Industry Issues & Trends
3 hrs. Escrow Requirements
3 hrs. Ethics & Standards of Conduct (earned in RAR New Member Orientation)
2 hrs. Fair Housing (offered for free on a quarterly basis at RAR)
6 hrs. Real Estate Law & Board Regulations
2 hrs. Finance
3 hrs. Risk Management
3 hrs. Virginia Agency Law
 

Can I take ANY 30 hours as long as they are considered PLE credit?

No, you must complete the minimum requirements set by the Virginia Real Estate Board in the 9 specific categories. By attending New Member Orientation, you will receive 3 hours of PLE credit (3 hours of Ethics)
 

After I complete the 30 PLE hours, do I need to complete the 16 CE hours to renew my license the first time?

No, you are not required to take any CE hours until after your license renewal date. 
 

When can I begin taking CE credits?

New salespersons may carry over credit for Continuing Education courses taken in the last 6 months of the second year of their initial 2-year license term, provided all 30 hours of post-license education have already been completed within the first 12 months of the licensure period. You will need to submit documentation to DPOR. Learn more at dpor.virginia.gov.
 

What if I complete CE credits instead of PLE credits?

CE classes will not meet the requirements needed during the first year of licensure for PLE credits and will not replace or apply to your education needs. You must complete all 30 hours in the Post License Education curriculum within the first year.
 

How can I check on the status of my credits?

Visit dpor.virginia.gov/LicenseLookup and search by licensee name or license number to view your license information. To view the status of your credits, click on the Continuing Education tab.
 

If I just completed a class at RAR today, how soon will DPOR receive my credits?

 

Credit will be submitted to DPOR within 3 business days of the class date. Your record in your Member Hub does not integrate with the DPOR website. You must visit dpor.virginia.gov/LicenseLookup to check the status of your credits.
 

DPOR’s website does not show credit for a class I have taken. Who do I need to talk to?

If you took that class at RAR, you can contact us at [email protected] to confirm that the credit has been processed. If you took a class elsewhere, you must contact the course provider.
 

What record-keeping do I need to do for my education credits?

It is your responsibility to update and maintain your class records. After attending classes at RAR, you will receive a certificate via email. Please keep these for your records. Learn how to access your certificates HERE.
 

May I take online classes as well?

Yes! Visit RARealtors.com/eLearning to earn credits with The CE Shop, the online education provider for RAR. Take advantage of the promo code listed on the page and be sure to click PLE Credits. Online classes are self-paced and can be accessed 24 hours a day. After completing a course with The CE Shop, they will process the credit and send it to DPOR.
 

I am taking an online class with The CE Shop and need help. What do I do?

If you have technical difficulties, please call The CE Shop’s support line, 1-888-827-0777 or you can e-mail them at [email protected].

 

DPOR Example of PLE License
 

Name	Fantastic, Susie S.
License Number	0225000000
License Description	Real Estate Individual
Status	Active
Rank	Salesperson License
Address	RICHMOND, VA 23230
Initial Certification Date	June 1, 2026
Expiration Date	June 30, 2028

 

 

Start Date	End Date*	Requirement	Hours Required	Hours Earned	Hours Deficit
2026-06-01	2028-06-30	Contract Writing (SPLE)	6	0	6
2026-06-01	2028-06-30	Current Industry Issues & Trends (SPLE)	2	0	2
2026-06-01	2028-06-30	Escrow Requirements (SPLE)	3	0	3
2026-06-01	2028-06-30	Ethics & Standards of Conduct (SPLE)	3	3	0
2026-06-01	2028-06-30	Fair Housing (SPLE)	2	0	2
2026-06-01	2028-06-30	Real Estate Law & Board Regs (SPLE)	6	0	6
2026-06-01	2026-09-30	Risk Management (SPLE)	3	0	3
2026-06-01	2028-06-30	Virginia Agency Law (SPLE)	3	0	3
2026-06-01	2028-06-30	Finance (SPLE)	2	0	2

*Please note that the Continuing Education tab on DPOR's License Lookup tool will show an incorrect date in the End Date column. 

 

Understanding PLE

• In this example, Susie S. Fantastic must complete all 30 hours of Post-Licensing Education (PLE) by June 30, 2027—the end of the month marking one year from her initial license certification date.
• After completing her PLE requirements, no additional education is required during the second year of her initial license term (July 1, 2027, through June 30, 2028).
• Susie may choose to complete Continuing Education (CE) during her second year. If she has already completed all 30 hours of PLE within her first 12 months, any CE courses taken between January 1, 2028, and June 30, 2028 (the final six months of her initial license term) will carry over and count toward the CE requirements for her next license period, which begins July 1, 2028. You will need to submit documentation to DPOR. Learn more at dpor.virginia.gov.
• Approximately 45 days before her license expires on June 30, 2028, the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) will mail her a license renewal notice. Be sure to keep your mailing address current with DPOR so you receive this notice.
• After renewing her license, Susie will begin her first Continuing Education cycle. She must complete 16 hours of CE by June 30, 2030, the end of her next two-year license term.
• Once you have completed the required number of hours in a specific education category, any additional hours earned in that category will not appear in the Hours Earned column.