1 Bureau of Education & Testing Continuing Education Unit Ken Lawson, Secretary Gus Ashoo, Bureau Chief

2 Gus Ashoo, Bureau Chief Bureau of Education & Testing

3 Adrian Washington Program Operations Administrator Education Provider Services

4 Continuing Education Unit CE Introduction Contacting Us FREC CE Course Summary FREAB CE Course Summary Course Approval Process Electronic Reporting License Download Files

5 Suzanne Lee Senior Management Analyst Supervisor Continuing Education Unit Manager Linda Ellison Operation Analyst II Education Provider Services Michael Carney Program Operations Administrator Continuing Education Services

6 Continuing Education Unit Continuing Education Services CE reporting, assistance with electronic reporting tool, etc. (850) Education Provider Services Provider and course approval applications, provider PINs, etc. (850)

7 Florida Real Estate Commission Pre-Licensure Education Requirements: Sales Associate 63-hour Pre-Licensure Course Broker & Broker Associates 72-hour Pre-Licensure Course

8 Florida Real Estate Commission Pre-Licensure Education Requirements: Classroom/Online Licensed Real Estate School Licensed Instructors Licensed Locations

9 Florida Real Estate Commission Pre-Licensure Education Requirements: Courses Approved for Maximum 63-hours or 72-hours Based on Current Syllabus Course Expiration (2 Years)

10 Florida Real Estate Commission Pre-Licensure Education Requirements: 61J Complete Application Course Materials (2 Copies) Timeline Learning Objectives (3 per Hour) (2) Multiple Choice End of Course Exams

11 Florida Real Estate Commission Post Licensure Education Requirements: Sales Associate 45-hour Post Licensure Course Broker & Broker Associates 60-hour Post Licensure Course(s) [30-hours of each: Management, Investment]

12 Florida Real Estate Commission Post Licensure Education Requirements: Classroom/Online Licensed Real Estate Schools & Approved Providers Instructor Evaluation Form (Exclude Licensed Schools) RE-2080 Fee (Exclude Licensed Schools)

13 Florida Real Estate Commission Post Licensure Education Requirements: 61J Complete Application Course Materials (2 Copies) Timeline Learning Objectives (3 per Hour) (2) Multiple Choice End of Course Exams

14 Florida Real Estate Commission Post Licensure Education Requirements: Courses Approved for Minimum of 15- hours Courses Approved Maximum 45- Hours/60-Hours Course Expiration (2 Years)

15 Florida Real Estate Commission Continuing Education Requirements: Sales Associate 11 hours Specialty, 3 hours Core Law Broker & Broker Associates 11 hours Specialty, 3 hours Core Law

16 Florida Real Estate Commission Continuing Education Requirements: 61J Complete Application Course Materials (2 Copies) Timeline Learning Objectives (3 per Hour)

17 Florida Real Estate Commission Continuing Education Requirements: (5) Multiple Choice End of Course Exams (Distance) Instructor Evaluation Form (Exclude Licensed Schools) RE-2080 Fee (Exclude Licensed Schools)

18 Florida Real Estate Commission Continuing Education Requirements: Courses Expire - 2 years Plus Remaining Time in Renewal Period Florida Law Update - Only Licensed Real Estate Schools

19 Florida Real Estate Commission New Licensee Common Question: The initial licensure period for all initial licensees is greater than 18 months but less than 24 months. Expiration dates are March 31 st and September 30 th of EVERY year.

20 Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board Continuing Education Requirements: 20 hours Specialty 7 hours National USPAP Update (Must be taught by AQB-certified USPAP instructor and must utilize AQB-approved material.) 3 hours Florida Law Update

21 Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board Continuing Education Requirements: 61J Course Materials Timeline Learning Objectives Fee (Exclude Licensed Real Estate Schools)

22 Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board Continuing Education Requirements: RE-2080 (Exclude Licensed Real Estate Schools) IDECC Certification (Distance) (2) End of Course Examinations (Distance)

23 Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board Recently Upgraded Licenses: If a license is issued more than 6 months before it expires, the full 30 hours of continuing education is required. If a license is issued less than 6 months before it expires, it is exempt from continuing education for that cycle.

24 Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board Trainee Appraisers: Must complete a total of 30 hours of continuing education: 20 hours of Specialty, 7 hours National USPAP Update, 3 hours Florida Law Update -OR- 40 hours Post Licensure (30 hours residential topics and 7 hours National USPAP Update), 3 hours Florida Law Update

25 Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board Qualifying/Post Education Requirements: 61J Course Materials Timeline Learning Objectives Fee (Exclude Licensed Real Estate Schools)

26 Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board Qualifying/Post Education Requirements: RE-2080 (Exclude Licensed Real Estate Schools) IDECC Certification (Distance) (2) End of Course Examinations (Distance)

27 Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board Trainee Appraisers: All trainee appraisers that want to remain a trainee appraiser must complete the 40- hour post licensure requirement by the end of their second renewal cycle.

28 Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board Supervisory Appraiser/Trainee Appraiser Requirement Approved courses listed on Bureau of Education & Testing webpage

29 Course Approval Course application forms can be found on the Division of Real Estate's website. > Our Businesses & Professions > Real Estate > Forms & Publications School maintenance and application functions can be found under the “Apply For/Update Licenses” link.

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37 Course Approval Application Deadlines: New Courses: 90 Days Renewal Courses: 90 Days Prior to Course Expiration Date Course Updates: 60 Days (may be submitted with renewal)

38 Course Approval Course Approval Applications: Real Estate RE-2090b FREC Request for Course Evaluation Real Estate Appraisal RE-2090a FREAB Request for Course Evaluation

39 Course Approval Course Approval Applications: Providers not licensed as real estate schools must also submit: RE-2080 Request for Instructor Evaluation This signed form must be submitted for each instructor, along with a resume.

40 Course Approval Common Errors and Pitfalls: Using the wrong application form for the wrong profession. Submitting incomplete applications. Be sure that all questions are answered and all information is provided as requested in the application instructions.

41 Course Approval Common Errors and Pitfalls (cont'd): Select only one type of education and one delivery method Multiple submissions of the same application. Check to be sure that you are using the most current version of the form.

42 Course Approval Common Errors and Pitfalls (cont'd): Failing to include school license number or provider number. Failing to include course approval number for renewals or course updates. Reference your application number!

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46 Electronic Reporting Pursuant to Section (1), Florida Statutes, continuing education providers must electronically submit licensee course completion information to the department no later than 30 calendar days thereafter. However, the continuing education provider shall electronically report to the department completion of a licensee’s course within 10 business days beginning on the 30th day before the renewal deadline or prior to the licensee’s expiration date, whichever occurs sooner.

47 Electronic Reporting Downloading the Reporting Tool: > Bureau of Education & Testing > Providers / Instructors Continuing Education Download Software User Guide for the Reporting Tool Technical Guide for the Reporting Tool

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50 Electronic Reporting Common Errors and Pitfalls: Only continuing education and post licensure courses should be reported. All students should receive course completion certificate. Reporting Tool is compatible with Windows. Mac support is limited.

51 Electronic Reporting Common Errors and Pitfalls (cont'd): Entering incorrect course completion date. Including letters in license numbers. Reporting incorrect license number. Bad address entered in provider record.

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53 Electronic Reporting Helpful Hint: Edit your occupation code list: My Computer > C:/ > DBPRFTP > MasterFiles > LicensesC:/ Or use “Occupations” tab in CPEFTP program

54 Electronic Reporting License Number Verification: > Verify a License

55 Licensee Download Files Instant Public Records: > Public Records > Real Estate Continuing Education Records Licensee Files

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57 Contact BET for Assistance Continuing Education Services CE reporting, assistance with electronic reporting tool, etc. (850) Education Provider Services Provider and course approval applications, provider PINs, etc. (850)