REALTORS® are required to complete ethics training of not less than 2 hours, 30 minutes of instructional time during each 3 year training cycle. The current cycle deadline is December 31, 2024. The training must meet specific learning objectives and criteria established by the National Association of REALTORS®.
Check your COE status3 ways to Complete your Code of Ethics Training
Take an NAR Online Course
NAR offers two convenient ways to fulfill your COE training requirement—both designed to enhance your professionalism and tailor to your practice needs. Both are self-paced and do not qualify for state continuing education credits.

Code of Ethics Course for Existing Members
Gain in-depth insights into the Code of Ethics with this customizable course. Designed for residential, commercial, and appraiser practitioners, this course allows you to choose modules relevant to your practice.
Take the Code of Ethics Course
C2EX REALTORS® Committment to Excellence
Members who earn the Commitment to Excellence endorsement will satisfy the Code of Ethics training requirement.The Commitment to Excellence (C2EX) program empowers
REALTORS® to demonstrate their professionalism and commitment to
conducting business at the highest standards.
Enroll through The CE Shop
We are now accepting ethics courses from The CE Shop, our education partner, to satisfy your NAR Code of Ethics Training Requirements.
Benefits of taking ethics courses through The CE Shop include:
- Multiple ethics courses to choose from
- Engaging, real-world knowledge that you can use day-to-day
- Courses that are already state approved