Step 1: Broker Qualifying Exam
To begin the Real Estate Broker Program, learners must first pass the Broker Qualifying Exam (BQE). 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.
To write the BQE, you must apply to the program and have your application approved. Once approved, you will get an email with a link to schedule your exam with Meazure Learning. Be sure to review the BQE product description page on the Meazure Learning Platform, where you will find comprehensive BQE Study Guides. The Study Guides cover knowledge areas including:
- The Trust in Real Estate Services Act, 2002 (TRESA)
- TRESA and Representation
- Key Legislation and Regulations: Residential and Commercial – Fraud, Privacy, and Anti-Spam Legislation
- TRESA and Key Legislation: Residential and Commercial – Property Legislation, Conditions, Rights, and Limitations
- TRESA, Code of Ethics, and Key Legislation and Regulations – Residential and Commercial Condominiums
- TRESA, Code of Ethics, and Key Legislation and Regulations: Residential & Commercial Leasing
- TRESA, Code of Ethics, and Other Relevant Legislation
If you require exam accommodations, please email realestate@algonquincollege.com to start the process. You must submit your accommodation request and book your exam at least 30 to 40 days in advance for your first exam booking.
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.
Once you are granted access, you have one month to complete each course. Learners who do not complete all the modules within the allotted time will be required to repurchase it and their progress will be reset.
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. 100% attendance is required to complete this component of the program.
Step 4: Broker Final 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.
Maximum Course Completion Timeline
Learners must complete all course modules for each Broker program course within one month. Learners who do not complete their course within the allotted time will be required to repurchase and their progress in Brightspace will be reset.
If your program end date occurs before your course deadline, your program end date takes precedence and your course end date will be the same as your program end date.
You will receive a reminder of your course completion deadline fifteen (15) days before expiry if you have not completed the course.
Exceptions:
Course completion deadlines may be extended in exceptional circumstances. Requests can be submitted to realestate@algonquincollege.com with supporting documentation for circumstances such as:
- Serious medical situations
- Emergencies involving immediate family
- Approved accommodations
- Other extenuating circumstances