Tech Corner: Go Ahead – Take CE Right Away!
Every year, North Carolina brokers are required to complete an Update course as part of their continuing education requirements, but many wait until the spring to do so.
The General Update (GENUP) and the Broker-in-Charge Update (BICUP) courses are not simply a licensing requirement. They are designed to provide brokers with the most up-to-date information on real estate License Law and Commission rules in North Carolina. The course content is updated annually, and the purpose is to ensure that brokers have the information to maintain compliance with License Law and Commission rules while practicing brokerage. The Commission highly encourages brokers to complete their update course early each license year.
Think about it this way: if the course contains information that could improve your business practices, reduce risk, or answer questions that arise in your daily work, why wait to learn this information? Taking the course in July, August, or even September allows brokers to benefit from the information throughout the entire year.
For the 2026-2027 license year, the Commission has incorporated engaging artificial intelligence videos throughout the course. These videos provide realistic scenarios and interactive learning opportunities designed to help brokers better understand important concepts and apply them in real world situations. The AI technology creates a more dynamic learning experience while helping instructors bring complex topics to life in new and innovative ways.
This year’s GENUP course includes important information on:
- Appraisals
- NCREC Frequently Asked Questions
- Fake Sellers
- Fair Housing
- Law and Rules Update
- Licensing and Education Update
The BICUP course includes all GENUP topics, plus:
- BIC Responsibilities
Finding a course is easy. Brokers can access a statewide list of continuing education (CE) offerings through the North Carolina Real Estate Commission’s website under the Education menu. Courses can be searched by:
- Education Provider
- Instructor
- Course Title
- City or County
- Date
- Delivery Method
You may complete your Update course anytime between July 1, 2026, and June 10, 2027.
CE Requirements for Active License Status
Under Rule 58A .1702, all brokers must complete 8 hours of continuing education each license year to maintain an active license.
Provisional Brokers and Non-BIC/Non-BIC-Eligible Brokers
Must complete:
- The General Update (GENUP) course, and
- One Commission-approved elective course
Brokers-in-Charge and BIC-Eligible Brokers
Must complete:
- The Broker-in-Charge Update (BICUP) course, and
- One Commission-approved elective course
Important: BIC-Eligible brokers who complete the General Update course instead of the BICUP course will maintain an active license but will lose their BIC/BIC-Eligible status.
For additional information about continuing education requirements and available course offerings, visit the Commission’s website and make plans now to complete your CE before the June 10, 2027, deadline.