How to become a REALTOR®

At the Alberta Real Estate Association (AREA), we are dedicated to strengthening the real estate profession and supporting future REALTORS^® in upholding the highest standards of practice. AREA provides educational tools to help prospective learners develop technical skills and achieve professional excellence. AREA is recognized by the Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA), the real estate regulator, as a third-party course provider.

How To Become a Licensed REALTOR^® in Alberta

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The AREA Advantage

Take AREA's NEW Pre-Licensing Real Estate Education course to become a licensed real estate professional in Alberta. Developed in partnership with leaders in the real estate industry, AREA's program prepares students with the tools and skills required to excel in real estate.

75 Years of Real Estate Excellence

Since 1947, AREA has been providing strategic leadership and advancing the Alberta real estate profession through member-centric services, advocacy, and professional development.

We foster professional excellence for future & existing REALTORS^® through formal & informal education, respecting a diversity of learners.

Creating Practice-Ready REALTORS^®

Written by industry professionals with 500+ cumulative years of real estate practice. Designed by Onlea, an award-winning Alberta-based online learning production house.

Connect with AREA's Practice Advisor, attend member-only webinars, and use AREA forms – the contracts most trusted in Alberta.

Convenient Access with Great Value

Learn at your own pace 24/7 with no deadline to complete, through self-directed, online, mobile-friendly courses. Easily accessible through Alberta's leading learning management system Absorb.

Start your career today by accessing the AREA Fundamentals of Real Estate course for $600 and each Area of Practice course for $400.