Industry Updates and Course Changes

RECA is committed to ensuring course providers have all relevant information to ensure their courses adequately educate prospective licensees on providing competent service to protect the public.

RECA directly informs currently recognized course providers of changes to requirements in advance of the requirements coming into effect. Course providers can also review the information below for a summary of upcoming and recent changes that may affect their course lesson plans and materials.

Course providers with additional questions about how these changes affect currently recognized courses should contact credentialing@reca.ca for more information.

LEARN MORE about RECA’s role in setting the credentialing framework and the commitments of our Board of Directors and Industries Councils.


Pearson VUE Becomes Our New Exam Provider

Starting April 1, 2025, we’re moving to Pearson VUE as our new exam provider, offering increased flexibility and convenience for exam candidates.

Key Updates:

  • Pre-Licensing Exams: Available remote online proctoring or in person at a Pearson VUE test centre.
  • Prep Exams: Available online only.
  • Accommodations: All requests will be handled through Pearson VUE.

Exceptions:

The Practice of Commercial Real Estate and The Practice of Mortgage Brokerage exams require the *appropriate physical calculator and must be taken at a Pearson VUE test centre. Mobile calculator apps are not allowed.

* The Practice of Commercial Real Estate – HP 10bII+ Financial Calculator

*The Practice of Mortgage Brokerage – Qualifier Plus 4x-Canadian Model 3423 Calculator

Important Dates:

  • March 24, 2025 – Last day to write prep or pre-licensing exams booked with Meazure Learning.
  • March 25, 2025 – Start booking pre-licensing exams with Pearson VUE
  • April 1, 2025 – First date to start writing your prep or pre-licensing exam

Condominium Management Competency Blueprints

  • approved
  • effective January 6, 2025
  • must be incorporated into courses and exams by January 6, 2025


Residential Measurement Standard (RMS) Improvements

  • approved
  • effective January 1, 2024
  • incorporated into courses and exams by March 24, 2024

 

Graduated Licensing for Condominium Managers Introduced

  • approved
  • effective October 1, 2023
  • incorporated into courses and exams by March 24, 2024

 

Real Estate Act Rules s.82(1) & 82(2) Amendments

  • approved
  • effective July 17, 2023
  • incorporated into courses and exams by March 24, 2024


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