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Pre-License Education Requirements

License Type	Education Requirement
Salesperson	Current Requirement - 66 HOURS TOTAL - 60 clock hours (2 courses) in Pre-License Courses - 6 clock hours in Professional Practice and Standards (Course 0003) EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2026 - 96 HOURS TOTAL - 90 Clock hours (3 courses) in Approved Pre-License Courses to include: 30 hour course in Real Estate Principles and Practices 30 hour course in Nebraska Real Estate License Law 30 hour course in an approved Pre-License Education course - 6 clock hours in Professional Practice and Standards (Course 0003)
Broker	-60 clock hours (2 courses) in Pre-License Courses in addition to the hours required for the salespersons license - 6 clock hours in Professional Practice and Standards (Course 0003)* - 2 yrs full-time Salesperson Experience or part-time equivalent**

License Type

Education Requirement

Salesperson

Current Requirement - 66 HOURS TOTAL
- 60 clock hours (2 courses) in Pre-License Courses
- 6 clock hours in Professional Practice and Standards (Course 0003)

EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2026 - 96 HOURS TOTAL
- 90 Clock hours (3 courses) in Approved Pre-License Courses to include:
30 hour course in Real Estate Principles and Practices
30 hour course in Nebraska Real Estate License Law
30 hour course in an approved Pre-License Education course
- 6 clock hours in Professional Practice and Standards (Course 0003)

Broker

-60 clock hours (2 courses) in Pre-License Courses in addition to the hours required for the salespersons license
- 6 clock hours in Professional Practice and Standards (Course 0003)*
- 2 yrs full-time Salesperson Experience or part-time equivalent**

*Does not need to be repeated if taken to qualify for salesperson's license.

**See Broker Hardship Provision Information

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