Program Overview

Program Overview

The Rental Property Management Licensing Course is the exclusive accredited pre-licensing course for those who wish to become licensed under the Real Estate Services Act as a rental property manager in British Columbia. This blended learning course allows students to register at any time and is flexible but structured to meet the needs of busy adult learners.

Course Details

• Course Fee: $1,450
• Examination Fee: $200 per attempt
• Course Format: Blended learning with administrative support and Academic Content support
• Duration: One year to complete assignments
• Final Exam: Required, with a passing grade of 70%
• Recorded Video Lectures: Included
• Course Manual: eBook and electronic format

Prerequisites

Age and Good Reputation Requirements

To be eligible for real estate licensing in British Columbia, applicants must be at least 19 years of age and of "good reputation." The Real Estate Services Act requires that every licensee is of good reputation, considering general business and personal reputation, past and current criminal charges, convictions, and previous discipline by a professional body.

Language Requirement

The English Language Proficiency Requirement (ELPR) must be met before registering for the licensing exam. This can be satisfied by achieving a level 7 or higher on each of the four components of the Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program - General (CELPIP-G) test.

Assignments

• Multiple Choice Assignments: Required to be eligible for the final exam
• Submission Limit: A maximum of two assignments per week
• Calculator or Calculator App: Required for the exam, with recommendations for specific models or apps

Examination

• Exam Length: Three hours for the licensing exam, two hours for supplemental exams
• Exam Format: Multiple-choice, with 100 questions for the licensing exam and 60 questions for supplemental exams
• Passing Grade: 70%
• Pass Rate: Varies, but the majority of students pass

Program Benefits

The following student support services are included in the course tuition fee:

• Course Manual eBook: And all appropriate course materials in electronic format
• Academic Content Support: Through emails as often as needed
• Pre-recorded Video and Audio Recordings: Designed to assist in learning course concepts
• Online Course Resources: Containing course updates, study materials, schedules, and Academic Content Support information

Program Resources

• Supplemental Course: Available for licensees who wish to become licensed to provide additional real estate services
• Challenges, Exemptions, and Inter-Provincial: Course exemptions available based on previous related experience or education
• Accessibility: Support provided by the UBC Centre for Accessibility for people with disabilities

Sustainability

The Real Estate Division is committed to taking meaningful steps to achieve carbon neutrality and reduce emissions, encouraging the use of digital resources to reduce printed pages and CO₂e annually.