By investing in your real estate career through continuing education, you’ll increase earning power, run a more profitable business, and attract new clients, referrals and repeat business. Minnesota Realtors® offers a wide range of continuing education courses and training, including the highly sought-after Graduate, Realtor® Institute (GRI) designation*. 

We can help you set goals, map your course, and achieve new levels of professionalism!

*Offered exclusively by Minnesota Realtors®, be sure to check out scholarship opportunities on our GRI page.

Realtor® Designations & Certifications

Designations and certifications are distinctions awarded to Realtors® who pursue advanced training in a wide range of real estate skills and specializations. The National Association of Realtors® (NAR) offers 24 distinct designations, including the prestigious Graduate Realtor® Institute (GRI), which is offered exclusively by Minnesota Realtors®. Designated Realtors® and those who receive certifications are more knowledgeable, provide better customer service, and win more long-term loyalty from customers than agents without accreditations. They also earn significantly more money.

Earning the Graduate, Realtor® Institute (GRI) designation is a way to stand out to prospective home buyers and sellers as a Realtor® who has gained in-depth market knowledge and increased their proficiency in a broad array of subjects to enhance professionalism and business success. This program, offered exclusively by Minnesota Realtors® Association, is an all-around designation combining some of the best knowledge from other Designation and Certification programs.

As a GRI Designee, you wield competitive knowledge in Sales Processes, Marketing, Business Skills, Legal & Regulatory Issues, Risk Management, Technology, and Professional Standards. These standout skills will not only make you a standout Realtor® for current and future clients, but will transform your entire career by providing you with upwards of 2x more earnings than those with no designation! Learn more about what it means to become a Designated Realtor® below.

MNR Academy On-Demand Courses

Your Education. Your Pace.

Completing your Realtor® continuing education requirements has never been easier. Minnesota Realtors® now offers flexible, virtual On-Demand courses to transform how you tackle your Realtor® CE. You’ll get back precious time for your business and personal life when you take an On-Demand class. These classes can be accessed through the MNR Academy. To learn more about our current offering and how to access the MNR Academy, click below.


MNR CE Course Catalog

CLASSES FOR 1-1.5 CE HOURS

CLASSES FOR 2 CE HOURS

CLASSES FOR 3-3.75 CE HOURS

Professionalism

Professionalism is the code of conduct Realtors® observe when working with clients, colleagues, and everyone we meet. That means we treat others with courtesy and respect, do our jobs with honesty and integrity, and abide by all the standards in the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) Code of Ethics. 

By acting as professionals in everything we do, we earn the long-term loyalty of our clients, grow our businesses, and contribute to the health and prosperity of our entire industry. To help you cultivate professionalism in your career, Minnesota Realtors® offers a variety of ethics classes throughout the year, and training for the Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR) designation, a course rooted in Article 1 of NAR’s Code of Ethics.

Questions about our Realtor® Continuing Education Programs and Offerings? Please contact Laurie Ganz with any questions at lganz@mnrealtor.com.