If a licensee wants to spread continuing education hours over the period that a license is valid, how many hours should they complete each year?

In Georgia, real estate licensees are required to complete a total of 36 hours of continuing education during each renewal period, which spans four years. To determine how many hours should be completed each year, simply divide the total required hours by the number of years in the renewal period.

When you divide 36 hours by 4 years, the result is 9 hours per year. This allows licensees to spread their education requirements evenly throughout the license validity period, ensuring they stay up to date with industry standards and practices without needing to complete all the hours in a single year.

Choosing 9 as the answer reflects a strategic approach to managing continuing education, allowing licensees to steadily accumulate the necessary hours rather than risking a last-minute rush to fulfill the requirement before the renewal deadline.