16-Hr. CO 2026 Broker CE Package Plus ProPath

The Division of Real Estate is tasked by statute with keeping licensees informed of license law and legislative, statute, and rule changes related to practicing real estate in Colorado. The 2026 ACU course offers fresh information brokers need now. It covers the following topics: compliance, general practice issues, new regulations, new forms and contracts, and Commission news and resources to keep you up to date on what you need to know for your real estate practice. 

Each active licensed broker must complete the ACU course by achieving a passing score of 70% or greater on the course examination developed by the commission. 

As always, it is recommended that brokers take the Annual Commission Update (ACU) course between January and June. Be sure to mark your annual calendar to avoid a last-minute rush.  

Lead hazards aren’t just a concern for homeowners—they’re also a big deal for real estate professionals. If you're listing a home built before 1978 or guiding buyers through disclosures, understanding the risks of lead exposure isn’t just helpful—it’s essential. Federal laws require specific disclosures and safety measures and skipping them can lead to hefty fines and legal trouble.

This course helps you recognize where lead hazards lurk, stay on top of your legal responsibilities, and follow safe practices help protect you, your clients, and your transactions. But beyond compliance, having a strong grasp of lead safety makes you a trusted advisor. When clients see that you take their health and safety seriously, it strengthens your reputation and sets you apart as a knowledgeable, reliable real estate professional. Ultimately, keeping people safe, reducing risk, and staying compliant aren’t just obligations—they’re smart business moves supporting long-term success.

Course highlights include:

• Common sources of lead in residential properties
• Health risks of lead exposure
• Community-based approaches to lead hazard prevention
• Review of federal lead disclosure laws
• Compliance with lead disclosure laws
• Consequences of non-compliance with disclosure requirements
• Mitigating lead hazards
• Lead-safe work practices for renovations and repairs
• EPA’s Renovation, Repair, and Painting Program
• Preventing lead hazards long-term

Whether you're representing a seller who's listing a high-efficiency home or working with a buyer to find one, it's important to be able to recognize a home's green features and the value they bring to the property. This means understanding the benefit of big-ticket green items such as solar panels, wind turbines, geothermal heating and cooling systems, solar water heaters, or even energy-efficient windows, as well as knowing the value in quick-and-easy updates like low-flow faucets, LED lighting, and smart thermostats. It also means knowing the difference between HERS and HES and SEER and LEED. Of course, greening up a home isn't cheap. Letting your clients know about available federal and state programs and incentives is another way you can ensure your clients are getting the best service around.

Course highlights include:

• An overview of the green home movement
• Green terminology, certifications, and ratings
• A review of energy-efficient upgrades, including solar panels, wind turbines, geothermal heating and cooling systems, solar water heaters, and more
• Tips for assisting green homebuyers and sellers
• A review of the FHA's Energy Efficient Mortgage and the 203(k) Rehabilitation Mortgage programs
• Qualifications for the DOE's Weatherization Assistance Program
• Interactive activities and scenarios to seal in the new information and frame it in everyday context

From marketing and advertising to client communication and transaction management, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming part of everyday real estate practice. With these tools come new responsibilities for licensees to ensure accuracy, fairness, and consumer protection. This course provides a clear framework for understanding how AI intersects existing laws, professional duties, and brokerage policies.

Learners will explore how AI tools can both support and endanger real estate practice. Topics include applying fair housing and advertising rules to AI-generated content, maintaining confidentiality and trust in client communications, and evaluating the risks of AI-assisted contracts and workflow automation. The course also highlights emerging fraud threats, such as deepfake impersonation and AI-generated phishing, and equips licensees with a five-step checklist to spot scams and protect clients.

By the end of the course, licensees will be able to confidently integrate AI tools into practice while upholding compliance, safeguarding consumers, and supporting brokerage-level risk management.

The Fundamentals of Commercial Real Estate covers the need-to-know information on a broad range of commercial topics.

If you're an experienced residential licensee, a few of the fundamentals of commercial real estate will be familiar to you—the importance of location, for example. In other regards, commercial differs sharply from residential real estate. Executives, investors, and business owners in commercial real estate focus squarely on the bottom line.

This course will provide a foundation for the more complex aspects of commercial real estate as you gain more experience in the industry.

Course highlights include:

• Key terms and concepts of commercial real estate
• How to identify and meet the needs of commercial real estate clients
• How commercial and residential sales differ
• Valuation methods for real estate and businesses
• Tips on gathering the demographic and location-related details that clients need to make well-informed decisions

Communication serves as the linchpin of your real estate career, intricately weaving through every aspect of the profession, from understanding and addressing clients' needs to negotiating deals and navigating ethical considerations. This program unlocks essential skills, from active listening to advanced conversation strategies, propelling you to navigate legal and ethical communication, enhance problem-solving, and build trust. With practical worksheets for crafting your elevator pitch and scripts, this course empowers you to apply these skills in real-world scenarios, ensuring your success in the exhilarating world of real estate. Get ready to build a robust set of communication skills you'll use throughout your real estate career and chart a dynamic career path forward!

Problem-solving skills are crucial for success in a dynamic professional world, allowing individuals to navigate challenges, make informed decisions, and devise innovative solutions. In this course, discover how your thinking influences problem-solving, overcome mental obstacles, and develop practical solutions for real estate challenges. Using creative and analytical strategies, you'll refine your personal skills with practice and create plans for real-world situations. By the end of the course, you'll have advanced problem-solving skills for real estate success and develop personalized plans for effective field use. Let's start solving problems!

Ready to elevate your real estate game with tech magic? This course is your ultimate guide to mastering crucial technologies in the industry. Without these skills, you might encounter challenges and miss out on opportunities in your real estate career. From mastering CRM, MLS, and social media to unlocking the potential of e-signatures, document management tools, and QR codes, you'll gain a comprehensive understanding of tools that can set you apart. Through hands-on activities, realistic simulations, and case studies, you'll not only learn to use these technologies effectively but also create personalized plans to seamlessly integrate them into your practice. This course is your key to staying ahead, enhancing efficiency, and elevating influence in the dynamic world of real estate. Don't just ride the tech wave; command it and watch your real estate empire thrive!