You can complete Illinois broker prelicensing education through an online course, but completing the course is only one step toward getting licensed. You must also meet state requirements, pass the licensing examination, and complete the application process.
Illinois requires 75 hours of broker prelicensing education for the standard licensing path, subject to applicable rules and individual circumstances. An online course can let you complete that education remotely. The course prepares you for the required subjects; it does not itself issue a real estate license or replace the examination and application steps.
Review the Illinois pre-license course options and the 75-hour online broker course package to understand the education pathway. Course format and licensing requirements are separate questions: taking classes online does not mean every part of the licensing process is conducted online.
After completing the required education, you must meet the applicable examination and licensing requirements. The licensing exam is administered under the procedures set by the examination provider, so check its current instructions for registration, scheduling, and test-day arrangements. You must also submit the required application through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR). Do not assume that the exam or application can be completed remotely just because your course is online.
For a fuller overview, see the steps to get an Illinois real estate license and how to become a real estate agent in Illinois. Illinois generally calls this entry-level credential a broker license. Passing the exam and receiving a license are distinct steps, and you must satisfy applicable requirements before practicing.
Before enrolling, confirm that the course is intended for the Illinois broker licensing path and covers the required prelicensing education. Consider how the course format fits your schedule and how you plan to prepare for the examination. Requirements and procedures can change, so check current information from IDFPR and the examination provider as you move through the process.
Browse Illinois real estate courses or visit the Illinois Real Estate Education FAQs for answers to other licensing questions.