Jake needed 18 CE hours in Texas. He had three weeks. He Googled “real estate CE online” and got 40 million results. Three tabs open, four different providers, five different prices. He closed his laptop and watched TV instead.
Sound familiar? The CE market is crowded. Dozens of companies sell real estate CE courses online, and they all claim to be the best. We cut through the noise. Here are the top providers for 2026, ranked by price, quality, and state coverage.
How we ranked these providers
We looked at five things:
- •State coverage: How many states do they serve?
- •Price: What does a full renewal package cost?
- •Course quality: Are the courses useful or just checkbox material?
- •Platform experience: Is it mobile-friendly and easy to use?
- •Support: Can you get help when you need it?
1. The CE Shop
Best for: Most agents in most states
States: All 50 + DC
Price: $29 - $159 (varies by state)
Format: Online, self-paced
The CE Shop covers every state and has ARELLO and IDECC certification. Courses are self-paced and mobile-friendly. They auto-report completion to your state in most cases. Pricing is mid-range. The content is solid but can be dry. For a full breakdown, read our CE Shop review.
Best feature: State coverage. If you hold licenses in multiple states, The CE Shop can handle all of them in one account.
2. Kaplan Real Estate Education
Best for: Agents who want live instructor options
States: 35+ states
Price: $49 - $199 (varies by state)
Format: Online self-paced + live virtual classes
Kaplan has been in education since 1938. Their real estate division is one of the biggest in the country. They offer both self-paced and live online courses, which is rare. If you learn better with an instructor, Kaplan is a strong pick.
Best feature: Live virtual classes. You join a scheduled session with an instructor. Ask questions in real time. Some agents prefer this over reading slides alone.
Downside: Higher prices than most competitors. State coverage is not as wide as The CE Shop or Colibri.
3. Colibri Real Estate (formerly Real Estate Express)
Best for: Budget-friendly CE with broad coverage
States: All 50 + DC
Price: $39 - $149 (varies by state)
Format: Online, self-paced
Colibri rebranded from Real Estate Express in 2022. They cover all 50 states and tend to price slightly below The CE Shop. Their platform got a major update in 2025 and is now mobile-friendly. They also offer a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Best feature: Price. For agents looking for the lowest-cost option that still covers every state, Colibri usually wins.
Downside: Customer support gets mixed reviews. Some agents report slow response times.
4. McKissock Learning
Best for: Agents who want a subscription model
States: All 50 + DC
Price: $139/year (membership) or pay per course
Format: Online, self-paced + webinars
McKissock does something different. Instead of buying a package every renewal cycle, you can get an annual membership that includes CE for one or more states. They also offer webinars, which feel more engaging than standard slide-based courses.
Best feature: The membership model. If you renew CE every year (like in North Carolina or Louisiana), the subscription can save money over buying one-off packages.
Downside: The annual fee hits even if you do not need CE that year. For agents in states with 2 or 4-year cycles, per-course pricing may be cheaper.
5. 360training
Best for: Agents on the tightest budget
States: 30+ states
Price: $19 - $99 (varies by state)
Format: Online, self-paced
360training is the low-cost leader. Their Texas 18-hour package often runs under $50. The platform is basic but it works. If you just need to check the CE box at the lowest possible price, 360training gets the job done.
Best feature: Price. Period.
Downside: Limited state coverage compared to The CE Shop or Colibri. The interface feels dated. No live class options.
Side-by-side comparison
| Provider | States | Price |
|---|---|---|
| The CE Shop | All 50 + DC | $29-$159 |
| Kaplan | 35+ | $49-$199 |
| Colibri | All 50 + DC | $39-$149 |
| McKissock | All 50 + DC | $139/yr |
| 360training | 30+ | $19-$99 |
Which provider should you pick?
You want the widest state coverage:
The CE Shop or Colibri. Both cover all 50 states plus DC.
You learn better with a live instructor:
Kaplan. They are the only major provider with live virtual classes.
You want the lowest price:
360training for states they cover. Colibri for broader coverage at budget prices.
You renew every year:
McKissock membership may save you money over per-course purchases.
You hold licenses in multiple states:
The CE Shop or McKissock. Both handle multi-state agents well.
Track your CE after you take it
These providers sell courses. They do not track your overall progress. After you finish a course, you still need to know: How many hours do I have left? Which categories am I missing? When is my deadline?
That is what AgentCE is for. It loads your state requirements, tracks hours by category, and sends push reminders before your renewal date. It is free for one license and works alongside any CE provider.
For state-specific details on how many hours you need, check the full state-by-state guide.