1. a) The 30-hour real estate certification course set forth in Section 5-32 of the Act shall include the following:

2. 1) 18 hours relating to real estate including the following topics:

   1. A) Illinois and federal statutes and rules governing real estate;
   2. B) Agency;

   3. C) Real estate advertising; and

      1. D) Any other subject matter recommended by the Division.

3. 2) 12 hours relating to auctions including the following topics:

   1. A) Illinois and federal statutes and rules governing auctions;

   2. B) Auction advertising; and

      1. C) Any other subject matter recommended by the Division.
   3. b) The 30-hour real estate auction certification course may be completed in a classroom, by interactive webinar, or by an online distance education course.
   4. c) The Board shall approve the 30-hour real estate auction course required by Section 25-110 of the Auction License Act [225 ILCS 407/25-110].

(Source: Amended at 49 Ill. Reg. 9512, effective July 7, 2025)