Louisiana CE Renewal
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LA 2026 CE Package
- Core Course (4 Hours): May the Code Be With You
- Elective Courses (8 Hours): 2026 LREC Mandatory - Transparency, Technology, and Trust;Taking the Distress Out of Distressed Properties; Educating Sellers.
Your Path to Becoming a Licensed Agent
Follow these 4 simple steps to start your real estate career in Louisiana
Enroll in the 12-Hour LA CE Package
LREC-Approved Bundle
Instant access, self-paced.
Complete 4-Hour Mandatory Topic
LREC-Mandated
Work through the current Mandatory Topic.
Complete 8 Hours Electives
Multiple Topics
Work through 8 hours of elective CE.
Auto-Reported to LREC + Renew
Annual Renewal
Fortune Academy transmits within 24 hours. Renew online by September 30.
Meet Our Expert Instructors
Learn from licensed brokers and educators who have trained thousands of real estate professionals since 1982.
Joseph F. Gobbett, Jr.
Licensed Broker, GRI
50+ YearsStarted his real estate career in Maryland in 1971. Training director, branch sales manager, and broker in charge of Rescom Realtors.
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Mark Davis-Cote
Licensed Broker, SFR
13+ YearsBA from URI, MBA from Webster University. Licensed salesperson since 2011, broker since 2016, SFR certified.
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Amanda Farnum
Licensed Real Estate Broker
17+ YearsAward-winning agent with experience across residential, commercial, foreclosures, and investments.
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Dale Clift
Real Estate Instructor
40+ YearsPassionate about real estate from age 20. Made it his goal to teach, train, and coach professionals across South Carolina.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about our real estate courses
How many CE hours does Louisiana require?
LREC requires 12 hours of continuing education every year for active Louisiana real estate licensees. The 12 hours must include 4 hours of the annual Mandatory Topic (changes yearly, typically fair housing, agency, or law update) and 8 hours of elective CE.
When is my Louisiana real estate license renewal due?
Louisiana real estate licenses renew annually by September 30. Complete all 12 hours of CE by September 30 of each renewal year.
Can I complete Louisiana CE online?
Yes. Fortune Academy's 12-hour LA CE package is 100% online and LREC-approved.
What is the LREC Mandatory Topic?
The LREC Mandatory Topic is a 4-hour state-mandated annual course that changes yearly. Common topics include Fair Housing, Agency, License Law Updates. Fortune Academy includes the current Mandatory Topic in every 12-hour package.
What if I miss my LA CE deadline?
If you miss your September 30 renewal deadline, LREC places your license in expired status. Reinstate with completed CE and late fees within the grace period.
Do Louisiana brokers have different CE requirements?
LA brokers have the same 12-hour annual CE requirement as salespersons — 4-hour Mandatory + 8 electives. Fortune Academy's package works for both.
How long does the LA CE course take?
Most students finish the 12-hour LA CE package in 1–2 weeks. Self-paced.
This course is offered in affiliation with Colibri Real Estate.