Program Overview

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Real Estate Sales

Program Overview

The Real Estate Sales certificate at Madison College is for those who want more than a license – or two. This certificate includes pre-licensing education for the Real Estate Salesperson and Broker licenses. You will also learn to manage real estate and hone your selling and social media skills.

A part of your learning includes a paid or unpaid internship. At your internship, you will develop real-world job skills and industry contacts. Many real estate related jobs qualify. To fit your schedule, the internship course is offered every semester. You will create a portfolio, which includes a cover letter, resume, and a record of your 140 hours of work experience. An internship is a great way to start your career. Many interns are hired at the end of their internship.

Program Details

• Students in the Real Estate Sales certificate program can attend part-time.
• Program Number: CERT
• Your Degree: Certificate
• Area of Study: Business
• Delivery Method: 100% Online
• Estimated Time to Complete: 14 Credits | Finish in 1 year
• Estimated Program Cost: $2,401.12

Careers

Graduates of Madison College’s Real Estate Sales certificate program are ready for a range of professional positions in the field of Real Estate Sales, including:

• Assessor/Home Inspector
• Loan Officer
• Property Manager
• Real Estate Broker
• Real Estate Salesperson
• Rental Agent

Real Estate Licensing

There are two levels of real estate licensing in Wisconsin, the Real Estate Salesperson License and the Real Estate Broker License. Both licenses involve certification of pre-licensing education and passing the licensing test administered by the Department of Safety and Professional Services.

Taking Real Estate Law and Sales at Madison College qualifies you for the Real Estate Sales Examination. When you pass your examination, you can apply for your Real Estate Sales License.

All Real Estate Sales and Brokers Examination requirements must be met to obtain your Real Estate Broker License. Madison College's Real Estate Broker Management class fulfills the broker education requirement.

You must be at least 17 years old to join the Real Estate program. Minors must wait until age 18 to apply for Real Estate licensure.

Real Estate Continuing Education

Once you are a real estate licensee, you must complete 18 hours of continuing education every two years. Earn 18 CEUs in a single, self-paced, online course offering and sign up for our Wisconsin Real Estate continuing education course.

Continuing education credits are now approved for continuing legal education for attorneys! 18 total CLE's have been approved.

Curriculum and Experience

First Semester

• Real Estate Law and Sales (4 credits)
• Real Estate Broker Management (4 credits)

Second Semester

• Social Media Marketing (3 credits)
• Real Estate Internship (3 credits)

Admission

There are no admission requirements for this certificate. Simply submit your application by the deadline for each term.

International students who wish to apply for, maintain, or transfer their F-1 student visa status to Madison College are required to complete the International Admission Process.

Application Dates

• Fall 2025: Application open, Application completion deadline is October 15, 2025
• Spring 2026: Application available on September 15, 2025, Application completion deadline is March 15, 2026

Additional Notes

• Certificate programs are not eligible for financial aid
• Class capacity is limited and is available on a first come, first served basis
• Students who have already completed the certificate coursework at the time of application will receive the certificate diploma at the end of the term of application

Career Outcomes

After completing the Real Estate Sales certificate program at Madison Area Technical College, you will be able to:

• Qualify for the Wisconsin Real Estate Salesperson license and Real Estate Broker Management license.
• Adapt sales and marketing strategies to the real estate market.
• Apply Wisconsin laws to real estate documents and transactions.

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