Florida Real Estate Business Ethics CE Course (3 Hours)

Why Business Ethics Matters

Every Florida real estate professional faces decisions where ethics, personal values, and the law may not perfectly align, so understanding these differences helps you act with integrity and protect your license.

This 3-hour Business Ethics course is a required part of your 14 hours of continuing education every two years and is designed to help you navigate tough situations with confidence.

• Meets the State of Florida’s mandatory 3-hour Business Ethics CE requirement.
• Helps you recognize ethical dilemmas before they become complaints or violations.
• Supports a reputation of professionalism with customers, clients, and peers.

What This Business Ethics Course Covers

The course walks you through the core concepts of ethics, morality, and law, then connects them directly to real estate practice and business decisions.

• Clear explanation of the differences between ethics, morality, and legal obligations.
• Examples of companies that operated unethically and the consequences they faced.
• Discussion of current cultural and business issues that raise difficult ethical questions.
• Examination of the REALTOR® Code of Ethics and how it applies to everyday real estate activities.

Real-World Case Studies

Ethics becomes real when you apply it to specific situations, so this course uses case studies to help you practice ethical decision-making.

• Review five business scenarios and decide whether each one is operating ethically or not.
• See how small decisions can escalate into major problems for licensees and companies.
• Learn how to apply ethical principles, not just minimum legal standards, to your own practice.

By the end of the course, you will have a clearer framework for evaluating decisions and explaining your actions to customers, brokers, and regulators.

Course Format and Benefits

Study business ethics in a straightforward, practical format designed for busy Florida real estate professionals.

• Online, self-paced 3-hour CE course you can complete on your schedule.
• Text-based lessons—no long or boring videos.
• Simple, real-world examples that make complex ethical ideas easy to understand.

Florida DBPR Course Approval Information

Course Provider: OnLine Training, Inc.
Real Estate School Permit #: ZH1002632
Real Estate School Provider #: 008196
Course Approval #: 002286