Step 1: Broker Qualifying Exam
To begin the Real Estate Broker Program, learners must first pass the Broker Qualifying Exam. This three-hour, theory-based exam evaluates a learner’s foundational knowledge of real estate trading practices in Ontario and confirms their readiness to enter the program.
Step 2: eLearning Courses
Once the qualifying exam is successfully completed, learners proceed through a series of four self-paced online courses. Each course takes approximately 10 hours to complete.
- Course 1: Planning and Start-Up
- Course 2: Business Management
- Course 3: Human Resources
- Course 4: Ongoing Oversight
Each course builds on the knowledge and responsibilities required to operate and manage a brokerage effectively.
Step 3: Wrap-Up Session – Bringing It All Together
This mandatory two-day, instructor-led session provides learners with the opportunity to apply their learning through practical case studies and simulated broker responsibilities. It reinforces regulatory compliance, business operations, and leadership practices in a brokerage.
Step 4: Final Broker Exam
After completing all courses and the wrap-up session, learners must write and pass the final broker exam. Successful completion qualifies learners to apply for broker registration with RECO.
Program Duration
You have 12 months to complete the Broker Program, beginning on the date you gain access to Course 1.