What the 75-hour requirement covers
Pennsylvania splits salesperson education into two required courses. Both must come from an approved or accredited provider.
Real Estate Fundamentals (30 hours / 2 credits)
This course covers the foundational concepts new salesperson candidates need before moving into applied practice topics.
Real Estate Practice (45 hours / 3 credits)
This course builds on Fundamentals with the applied, transaction-level material candidates need heading into the licensing exam and early practice.
Verifying an approved provider
Course credit only counts if the provider and specific course are currently approved or accredited. Use the PA official provider lookup to confirm status before enrolling or paying tuition — do not rely solely on a provider's own marketing claims about approval.
Choosing between school formats
Format (in-person, live-online, or self-paced online) is a personal-fit decision, not a licensing requirement, as long as the provider and course are approved. See the online course guide if you're specifically weighing online options.
The 75-Hour Split
| Course | Hours / credits | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Real Estate Fundamentals | 30 hours / 2 credits | Foundational principles |
| Real Estate Practice | 45 hours / 3 credits | Applied practice topics |
| Total | 75 hours / 5 credits | Both required before exam eligibility |
Courses generally must be completed within five years before you successfully complete the licensing exam. Degree-based education alternatives may apply — confirm your specific transcript against current Commission guidance.
Certificate or transcript checklist
- Education provider name
- Commission approval number
- Provider location or online designation
- Student name
- Course title
- Completion date
- Hours or credits awarded
- Final grade
- certificate issue date
Out-of-state education
Education completed outside Pennsylvania may be evaluated for equivalency, but this requires current official review — do not assume automatic credit from provider marketing alone.