If you are hoping to become a real estate, mortgage, property management, or condominium management licensee, you will need to complete the eligibility process before you can enrol in a pre-licensing course with a recognized course provider.
RECA’s Industry Councils recognize courses and course providers that meet the set requirements for their respective industries. However, course providers have the freedom to structure and organize their courses as works best for their institutional and instructional needs within these requirements.
The information on courses and course providers below is intended to assist prospective licensees in researching their course options. Select the desired industry below for a list of related courses and recognized course providers. For each course, the recognized course providers are listed with the current exam statistics. Selecting the name of the course provider will take you to the related course information on that provider’s website. While it’s tempting to choose the shortest or cheapest course provider, it’s important to take the time to review the information and select a course you believe will prepare you to provide competent service in your chosen area.
Looking for more guidance? Download RECA’s guide on How to Choose a Course Provider for more information on things to consider when choosing your pre-licensing courses.
All real estate licensees must complete the Fundamentals of Real Estate, the practice course (or courses) applicable to the work they will be doing, and the accompanying exams to become eligible for licensing in Alberta. Real estate practice areas include:
Those looking to become a real estate broker, must also complete the Real Estate Broker Program.
For each course, the recognized course providers are listed with the current exam statistics. Selecting the name of the course provider will take you to the related course information on that provider’s website. Learn more about choosing a course provider (pdf).
This course must be completed by:
| Recognized Course Provider | Exam Statistics | ||
| Exam Attempts | Success Rate | Average Score | |
| Alberta Real Estate Association (AREA) | 3,331 | 68% | 73% |
| Alberta Real Estate School | 1,846 | 77% | 76% |
| Bow Valley College | 34 | 41% | 67% |
| NAIOP – new course | – | – | – |
| NAIT | 191 | 63% | 72% |
| REDI Canada + Haskayne School of Business | 262 | 72% | 74% |
| RELO | 1,113 | 70% | 74% |
| Rise Real Estate Academy | 344 | 67% | 73% |
This course must be completed by:
| Recognized Course Provider | Exam Statistics | ||
| Exam Attempts | Success Rate | Average Score | |
| Alberta Real Estate Association (AREA) | 3,159 | 64% | 72% |
| Alberta Real Estate School | 1,695 | 73% | 74% |
| NAIT | 59 | 51% | 70% |
| REDI Canada + Haskayne School of Business | 69 | 64% | 71% |
| RELO | 1,549 | 68% | 73% |
| Rise Real Estate Academy | 250 | 66% | 73% |
This course must be completed by:
| Recognized Course Provider | Exam Statistics | ||
| Exam Attempts | Success Rate | Average Score | |
| Alberta Real Estate Association (AREA) | 747 | 58% | 70% |
| Alberta Real Estate School | 84 | 71% | 75% |
| Bow Valley College | 9 | 56% | 70% |
| REDI Canada + Haskayne School of Business | 147 | 78% | 74% |
This course must be completed by:
| Recognized Course Provider | Exam Statistics | ||
| Exam Attempts | Success Rate | Average Score | |
| Alberta Real Estate Association (AREA) | 822 | 40% | 66% |
| Alberta Real Estate School | 91 | 48% | 67% |
| Bow Valley College – new course | – | – | – |
| NAIOP Edmonton Association | 8 | 50% | 67% |
| REDI Canada + Haskayne School of Business | 25 | 68% | 73% |
| RELO | 97 | 38% | 67% |
| Rise Real Estate Academy | 59 | 54% | 69% |
This course must be completed by:
| Recognized Course Provider | Exam Statistics | ||
| Exam Attempts | Success Rate | Average Score | |
| Alberta Real Estate Association (AREA) | 453 | 73% | 73% |
Those hoping to become a real estate broker must have at least two years of experience as a real estate licensee within the last five, and must complete the Real Estate Broker Program and the accompanying exam.
| Recognized Course Provider | Exam Statistics | ||
| Exam Attempts | Success Rate | Average Score | |
| Alberta Real Estate Association (AREA) | 195 | 63% | 71% |
Mortgage licensees must complete Fundamentals of Mortgage Brokerage and Practice of Mortgage Brokerage, including the accompanying exams, to become eligible for licensing in Alberta. Those hoping to become a mortgage broker must have at least two years of experience as a mortgage associate within the last five, and must complete the Mortgage Broker Program and the accompanying exam.
How to Choose a Course Provider
This course must be completed by:
| Recognized Course Provider | Exam Statistics | ||
| Exam Attempts | Success Rate | Average Score | |
| Alberta Mortgage Brokers Association (AMBA) | 1,035 | 60% | 71% |
| Alberta Real Estate School | 532 | 63% | 72% |
This course must be completed by:
| Recognized Course Provider | Exam Statistics | ||
| Exam Attempts | Success Rate | Average Score | |
| Alberta Mortgage Brokers Association (AMBA) | 758 | 82% | 76% |
| Alberta Real Estate School | 234 | 89% | 78% |
Those hoping to become a mortgage broker must have at least two years of experience as a mortgage licensee within the last five, and must complete the Mortgage Broker Program and the accompanying exam.
| Recognized Course Provider | Exam Statistics | ||
| Exam Attempts | Success Rate | Average Score | |
| Alberta Mortgage Brokers Association (AMBA) | 18 | 67% | 71% |
Individuals joining the condominium manager industry can participate in a Graduated Licensing Program, which will allow them to perform certain restricted activities as part of a condominium manager brokerage as they complete the Fundamentals of Condominium Management and Practice of Condominium Management courses and exams. Those hoping to become a condominium manager broker must have at least two years of experience as a condominium manager within the last five, and must complete the Condominium Manager Broker Program and the accompanying exam.
Get tips on how to choose a course provider (pdf).
Each licence level will have certain activities restricted completely, some activity that must be done under broker supervision, and some unrestricted activity the licensee can do on their own. Download the Graduated Licensing Activities (pdf) list for a breakdown of responsibilities and restrictions by licence.
Level 1 Licence: individuals who have not yet completed the Fundamentals of Condominium Management and the Practice of Condominium Management courses are eligible for a Level 1 restricted licence.
Level 2 Licence: individuals who hold a Level 1 restricted licence and who have completed the Fundamentals of Condominium Management course will have their restricted licence automatically upgraded to a Level 2 restricted licence.
Level 1 condominium manager licensees will have one year from the date they receive their restricted licence to complete the Fundamentals of Condominium Management course and pass the exam.
| Recognized Course Provider | Exam Statistics | ||
| Exam Attempts | Success Rate | Average Score | |
| Alberta Condominium Manager Education Consortium (ACMEC) | 377 | 62% | 70% |
| REDI Canada + Haskayne School of Business | 145 | 68% | 72% |
| UBC Sauder Real Estate Division | 38 | 63% | 72% |
Level 2 condominium manager licensees have one year from the date they complete the Fundamentals of Condominium Management course and receive their upgraded Level 2 restricted licence to complete the Practice of Condominium Management course and pass the exam.
| Recognized Course Provider | Exam Statistics | ||
| Exam Attempts | Success Rate | Average Score | |
| Alberta Condominium Manager Education Consortium (ACMEC) | 483 | 72% | 72% |
| REDI Canada + Haskayne School of Business | 205 | 78% | 73% |
| UBC Sauder Real Estate Division | 29 | 79% | 74% |
This course must be completed by:
| Recognized Course Provider | Exam Statistics | ||
| Exam Attempts | Success Rate | Average Score | |
| Alberta Condominium Manager Education Consortium (ACMEC) | 131 | 57% | 69% |
Q A | What happens if I don’t complete my required course or exam in the one-year period? A restricted (Level 1 or Level 2) licence will be terminated if the licensee does not complete the required courses and exams in the one-year period. If a Level 1 or 2 restricted licence is terminated due to failure to complete the required education on time, this licensee will no longer be permitted to remain in the graduated licensing program and will be required to complete all required courses and exams and then re-apply for an unrestricted licence to practice condominium management. |
Q A | What tasks am I restricted from performing as a Level 1 or Level 2 licensee in the Graduated Licensing Program? Download the Graduated Licensing Activities (pdf) list for a breakdown of responsibilities and restrictions by licence |
Q A | Do I need to complete all condominium management courses to get my condominium manager licence if I already hold a residential real estate licence? Yes. Regardless if you hold a licence in another industry, in order to obtain your condominium management licence, you will be required to complete the courses below. There are no course exemptions for those who hold licences in other industries. |
Cost: $65 per attempt | Number of Attempts: 3 | Timeline: 90 minutes | Location: Virtual online exam
Only learners who have been set to ‘Ready for Exam’ in myRECA by course provider will be able to purchase a prep exam.
After your course status has been updated, you will get an email from RECA with necessary exam information.
Prep exams do not provide answers to the questions; it is meant to be as if you were writing the pre-licensing exam.
Those who complete prep exams are more successful on the corresponding pre-licensing exams. There are several reasons for this:
RECA prep exams allow you to reflect on your knowledge and performance, prepare accordingly, and give you the confidence to know when you are ready for the corresponding pre-licensing exam.
Prep exams are available on April 1.
Cost: $235 per attempt | Number of Attempts: 2 | Pass Mark: 70% | Timeline: 3 months from the date of course completion | Location: Proctored at designated test centre or virtually online
(Fundamental exams include 120 questions; all other exams include 100 questions.)
Only learners who have been set to ‘Ready for Exam’ in myRECA by their course provider will be able to purchase a pre-licensing exam.
After your course status has been updated, you will get an email from RECA with necessary exam information.
Learners must pass their pre-licensing exams before the course expiration date indicated in myRECA, no exception.
Please note: Pre-licensing exams are administered by Pearson VUE. RECA cannot change your booking or provide refunds; you will need to contact Pearson VUE directly for assistance.
All requests will be handled through Pearson VUE.
Download the Pre-licensing Exam Preparation Guide for additional information.
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Q A | Who can book the prep or pre-licensing exam? Only candidates who have completed their course requirements and been set to Ready for Exam status by their course provider can book a pre-licensing or prep exam. |
Q A | How much time am I given to write a RECA exam? Prep exams = 90 minutes |
Q A | Where can I take a RECA exam? Prep exams are taken online. |
Q A | Where can I take proctored online exams? Exams must be taken in Canada. |
Q A | Are exam questions and fees changing? Exam content and fees remain the same. |
Q A | How many times can I take a RECA exam? Prep exams up to three times within a three-month exam period. |
Q A | How many questions are included in the prep exams? 75 questions. |
Q A | If I take the prep exam more than once will the questions change? The prep exam will consist of 75 questions. The questions will be automatically randomized, but there is a possibility that some may be repeated. |
Q A | What is the pass mark for the pre-licensing all exams? The pass mark is 70%. |
Q A | How many questions are included in the pre-licensing exams? Fundamental exams include = 120 questions; all other exams = 100 questions. |
Q A | How many questions are included in the Consumer Relationships (Labour Mobility) exam? 50 questions. |
Q A | Can I extend my exam deadline? RECA does not offer extensions. |
Q A | What should I do since extensions are not available? You will need to re-enrol in the course with any course provider if you want to pursue licensing. After completing the course again, you will have 3 months to write your two exam attempts. |
Q A | What calculator can I use? Two exams need *specific physical calculators, and the pre-licensing exam must be taken at a Pearson VUE test centre. Mobile calculator apps are not permitted. |
Q A | What if I need an accommodation? All accommodation requests will be handled through Pearson VUE |
Q A | What is the Exam Cooling-off Policy? The Exam Cooling-off Policy is a mandatory duration that must pass before a learner can retake an exam. |
Q A | When does the Exam Cooling-off period take effect? The 3-month cooling-off period takes effect after a learner has written the same exam 4 consecutive times. |
Q A | What activities are restricted during the Exam Cooling-off period? During the 3-month cooling-off period, learners will not be able to enrol in the course that is affected by the cooling off period or write any exams |
Q A | Can learners enrol in other courses during the Exam Cooling-off period? Yes, learners can enrol in other courses during the exam cooling-off period. For example, if a learner is under an exam cooling-off period for the Practice of Commercial Real Estate (PCRE) course, they can enrol in the Practice of Residential Real Estate (PRRE) course. |
