The current three-year cycle:  January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2027

REALTORS^® are required to complete ethics training of not less than 2 hours, 30 minutes of instructional time within three-year cycles.  The training must meet specific learning objectives and criteria established by the National Association of REALTORS^®.

REALTORS^® are required to complete Fair Housing / Anti-Bias Training upon becoming a member, and every 3 years thereafter, coinciding with the Code of Ethics training timeline. This requirement is in addition to the Code of Ethics training. Qualified training must be of not less than 2 hours of instructional time. The training must meet specific learning objectives and criteria established by the National Association of REALTORS^®. This requirement began January 1, 2025. 

Training may be completed through NAR’s online courses or through another method, such as online or classroom courses via local/state associations

NAR offers Code of Ethics training for both Existing and New Members.   For a more in depth look, please check out the Code of Ethics & Arbitration Manual.