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Ethics — 3-Hour Training Course

Welcome to 3-Hour Ethics Training, by firsttuesday
  • You hold a DRE license as a broker or sales agent and need 3 hours of Ethics Training to renew with your Association of Realtors (AOR)
  • Our 3-hour Ethics course fulfills both the AOR Ethics requirement and earns you 3 hours of
    DRE course credit for your renewal with the California Department of Real Estate (DRE)
  • Training is completed entirely online, no printed textbook
  • Do you need to renew your DRE license this year? Take our full 45-hour DRE CE course instead to satisfy both AOR and DRE requirements.
Education and Licensing Preamble
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  • These courses are homestudy correspondence courses;
    - California-specific content by Realty Publications, Inc., updated online monthly
  • All-inclusive pricing — materials, taxes, shipping, and everything included
  • All course materials are delivered in print, e-book, video or HTML
  • Online access is immediate - printed books arrive via USPS in 5-7 business days
  • Videos by firsttuesday bring the DRE-mandated topics to life — 2+ hours of viewing and
         learning
  • After ordering, a $17.50 charge is incurred to upgrade from e-book to a printed book
  • There is an additional charge to switch from one package topic to another after ordering
  • Course content is fully linked to RPI forms and provisions, for best comprehension
  • Have a question on content? Next day answer, via email
  • Print your Certificate of Completion on passing all courses
  • You have one year to complete the courses
  • You receive email reminders to complete before course expiration
  • 100% Money Back Guarantee during enrollment before any testing
  • Questions? See our 45-Hour CE Course Instructions
       - Or call us at 951.781.7300
STEP 1: Your course outline

Your 3-hour Ethics training includes 3 quizzes and 1 exam. To complete your training, follow your personalized course outline online.

STEP 2: Your minimum study time before taking exams

On enrollment, your course reading materials are immediately available online. You must be enrolled for at least 2 hours and 30 minutes before you have met the minimum study time.

STEP 3: Take the quizzes

Quizzes are mandatory and available online immediately after enrollment. Quizzes are not timed and there is no minimum passing score. You have unlimited quiz attempts. Quizzes are taken online by clicking on "Take Quiz" link in your course outline. Feedback on your quiz performance and quiz answers are provided after you complete the quiz.

STEP 4: Take the final exam

Before reviewing any course material online, DRE requires you to acknowledge, under penalty of perjury, that you are the person enrolled, and you will be the only person to complete the course.

You must pass the exam with a score of 70% to receive 3 hours of AOR and DRE continuing education credit. The exam is multiple choice and open book. The exam is available only after you've met the minimum study time and taken the quizzes.

The exam is available online by clicking on the "Take Exam" link in your course outline. The exam is graded instantly upon completion.

If you fail the exam, a backup exam is immediately available online. If you also fail the backup exam, the course automatically resets requiring you to repeat the study, quiz and exam process.

You incur no charge for retakes on resets during your 1-year enrollment.

STEP 5: Receive your certificate and renew your DRE license

Once you pass your course exam, the Certificate of Completion becomes available online under the "Certificate" section of your student account. You are responsible for reporting your course completion to your AOR and the DRE. DRE doesn't accept course completions until within 90 days of your license expiration. Save or print your certificate for the future when you renew DRE license. Your Certificate of Completion will also be saved in our system until you are ready to renew with the DRE.

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Complete your AOR and DRE Ethics — CA 3-Hour Ethics Training Course
  • Complete your required Ethics Training for AOR and DRE renewal
  • Intended for Ethics Training needed outside of your DRE license renewal year
  • firsttuesday's Real Estate Ethics is the gold standard in ensuring truthful and reputable conduct by California real estate licensees
  • This volume updates agents and brokers on the best practices for disclosing a conflict of interest, the proper handling of a counteroffer form, property disclosures and the accurate representation of mortgage terms. It also reviews prohibited practices such as use of kickbacks, price fixing and restricted MLS access to protect clients, agents and brokers alike
  • Our Ethics course meets and exceeds the CAR/NAR Code of Ethics requirement because it is approved by the California DRE


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Student testimonials

The video course materials are extremely, extremely fun with great actors and amazing visuals. The creative video talent that made this course is really outstanding.

Marie M.
DRE Sales Agent
on Package #1001

I liked the videos, for me it was a better way of studying and picked up on things I either forgot or did not know.

Brian G.
DRE Broker
on Package #1001

This was painless. It was helpful. The course work was right on target. This is pure perfection.

real estate agent Greg Doud, former student of firsttuesday courses

Greg D.
DRE Broker
on Package #901


The course was relevant to today's real estate market. It helped explain the practice and laws in real time.

Theresa H.
DRE Sales Agent
on Package #901

Very professional overall. The website and licensing course materials are very well organized and easy to navigate.

Gary G.
DRE Broker
on Package #901

I was able to learn a new concept that makes me more marketable in my profession.

David M.
DRE Sales Agent
on Package #405

When I had questions, the first tuesday representatives were courteous and professional. Excellent customer service.

Lynne W.
DRE Broker
on Package #901

I felt like the material was well organized and easy to use.

Julianne S.
DRE Sales Agent
on Package #603

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