What to do to earn the IA pre-license course completion certificate?

You will earn your pre-license course completion certificate after you successfully complete every mandatory unit, pass every unit quiz or test, and successfully pass the course final exam.

The exact number of questions on your pre-license course exams will vary based on the current section of the course you are taking. Your course administrator will let you know how many questions are on the different exams and the comprehensive final.

If you are a RealEstate U student, your Iowa course completion certificates will be available to you in your account after you pass the final exam and meet all of the course requirements. You will be able to download your copy for inclusion with your license application.

Refer to this list managed by the Iowa Real Estate Commission to find an approved pre-license education provider.

You will be required to submit all of your pre-license course completion certificates as part of your licensing application. You won't receive a salesperson license without proof of education within the last year.

All of your pre-license education course certificates are valid for one year from the date of issuance. You want to complete the licensing process within this year, or you'll have to start over.

Actually, you’re required to take four courses for your pre-license education in Iowa. Start with 60 hours of pre-licensing instruction from an approved pre-license school. After the initial 60 hours, you next need to complete three 12-hour classroom courses in real estate practices.

The number of pre-licensing education hours adds up to 96. It starts with a 60-hour pre-licensing course. After your initial 60 hours are done, you will take three 12-hour classroom courses covering real estate practices.

Online courses are the most convenient way to meet your 60-hour course requirement, although you can take your licensing education in a classroom environment. Whatever provider you choose to meet the state's education requirement, complete 60 hours of instruction from an approved pre-license school.

Yes, choosing to take your pre-licensing education courses online is the fastest and most affordable way to meet the required education. You will be able to work at your own pace and around your current life schedule. Just make sure you take your courses from an approved pre-license school.

If you are still in high school, you can take the pre-license course. You have to be careful about the timing and to be at least 18 years or older within 6 months of taking the state licensing exam. Your pre-license education courses are only valid for 1 year. You must be at least 18 before you can apply for a license.

Iowa does not accept any law degree credits or attorney's licenses for the pre-licensing education requirement.

Iowa does not accept college credits or real estate degrees as an exemption from taking the 60-hour pre-licensing course.

Your Iowa salesperson pre-license course will have a final exam. You must pass this exam with at least a score of 80%. Your course administrator will provide you with more information about the final exam.