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Real Estate Sales
Program Number: 901942CERT
Your Degree: Certificate
Estimated Time to Complete: 14 Credits | Finish in 1 year
Delivery Method: 100% Online
Area of Study: Business
Estimated Program Cost: $2,571.18
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  • 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. If you are an employer interested in an internship, please contact the program director Anne Blood: ablood@madisoncollege.edu.

    Program Details

    Students in the Real Estate Sales certificate program can attend part-time.

    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.

    Register for WI Real Estate Biennium CE using your MyMadisonCollege account or call (608) 258-2301, Option 2 for assistance.

  • Program Courses

    Here's a sample course sequence that shows how classes for full-time students are typically organized by semester. 

    Once you're admitted, your full curriculum and sequence—including any pre-requisites—is defined in your Degree Progress Report.

    First Semester
    10-194-182
    Real Estate Law and Sales
    Designed to acquaint students with the field of real estate and Wisconsin real estate law. This course meets the educational requirements for the Wisconsin Real Estate Salesperson’s examination. Technical reading skills with sufficient test scores for placement into Written Communications is required. This course is particularly oriented toward Wisconsin laws.
    4 credits
    10-194-185
    Real Estate Broker Management
    Building on Real Estate Law and Sales, Real Estate Brokerage looks at real estate business management. This course meets the educational requirements for the Real Estate Broker license in Wisconsin. Completion of Real Estate Law and Sales is required before taking this course. Technical reading skills with sufficient test scores for placement into Written Communications is required.
    4 credits
    Second Semester
    10-104-114
    Social Media Marketing
    This course provides an overview of the impact of social media technologies on marketing strategies. Current social media tools/platforms and their business applications, strategy insights, creative, and ethics will be covered along with the development of a social media marketing plan.
    3 credits
    10-194-195
    Real Estate Internship
    Requires work experience within an approved organization and the sponsorship of someone at the management level. Students are required to complete 140 hours of supervised work. The intern will complete a final work report at the completion of the semester while the sponsor will complete a job performance evaluation. The intern prepares a resume and develops a job strategy as a means of preparing for full-time work upon graduation.
    3 credits

  • How to Apply

    Earning a certificate is a great way to expand your skill set and add professionalism to your resume. Applications are always open, so apply today!

    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.

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

    Application Dates

    Fall 2026

    • Application open
    • Application completion deadline is November 15, 2026

    Spring 2027

    • Application open
    • Application completion deadline is April 15, 2027

    Fall 2027

    • Application available on October 15, 2026
    • Application completion deadline is November 15, 2027

    Additional Notes

    Certificate programs are not eligible for financial aid.

    Individual courses may have prerequisites to enroll. Admission into a certificate does not guarantee eligibility to enroll in courses. See the Curriculum section for the list of courses for the certificate.

    Questions?

    Contact the Enrollment Center at EnrollmentServices@madisoncollege.edu or 608.246.6210.

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  • 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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