Kansas does not appear to issue a separate, standalone “real estate instructor license.” Instead, instruction is delivered through a school or education provider approved by the Kansas Real Estate Commission (KREC). The school coordinator is responsible for maintaining approval, using qualified instructors, keeping course content current, and reporting student completion information to KREC.

Because KREC requirements and forms can change, confirm the current standards with the Commission before accepting an instructional assignment or submitting a course.

Understand the Kansas Approval Structure

There are usually two separate issues:

• Instructor qualification: The education provider must use competent instructors who can effectively teach the approved subject matter.
• School and course approval: The provider and the specific course must be approved by KREC before the course is offered for Kansas real estate education credit.

An instructor generally works under an approved school rather than applying independently for an individual instructor credential. KREC’s educator materials, including its Educator’s Guidebook, are the primary sources for current instructor, school, course, attendance, testing, and recordkeeping expectations.

Build the Expected Professional Background

Kansas does not publish a single, universally applicable instructor checklist in the readily available public educator summaries. In practice, a strong candidate should be prepared to demonstrate:

• An active Kansas real estate salesperson or broker license, when the subject matter involves Kansas practice, brokerage operations, or license-law compliance.
• Substantial practical experience in the subject being taught.
• Current knowledge of Kansas statutes, regulations, Commission policies, and industry practices.
• The ability to prepare lesson plans, course outlines, learning objectives, and instructional materials.
• Professional competence in classroom, webinar, or other approved delivery methods.
• A history of compliance with real estate licensing and disciplinary requirements.

A Kansas real estate license may not be expressly required for every topic or every instructor, so applicants should not assume that licensure alone—or the absence of licensure—settles eligibility. The sponsoring school should ask KREC whether the proposed instructor’s education, experience, and topic-specific expertise are sufficient.

Choose the Type of Education

The approval path depends on what the instructor will teach.

Continuing education

Continuing-education courses are designed for Kansas licensees renewing their licenses. Kansas salespersons and brokers generally need 12 hours for renewal, including at least three hours in an approved course titled Kansas Required Core.

The course must be approved before students can receive Kansas continuing-education credit. The school must also follow KREC rules concerning course content, delivery, attendance, completion records, and reporting.

Prelicense education

Prelicense instruction prepares applicants for Kansas salesperson or broker licensure. KREC identifies required courses such as:

• The 30-hour Principles of Real Estate course for many salesperson applicants.
• The 30-hour Kansas Practice Course for salesperson applicants.
• The 30-hour Kansas Real Estate Broker Fundamentals Course for many broker applicants.
• The 30-hour Kansas Real Estate Broker Management Course for broker applicants.
• A four-hour Kansas Law Course in certain circumstances for broker applicants already licensed in another state.

A school offering prelicense education must address not only KREC approval but also the Kansas Board of Regents’ requirements. KREC’s educator FAQ states that a provider intending to offer prelicense education must first obtain the applicable postsecondary Certificate of Approval from the Board of Regents.

Work Through an Approved Kansas School

The most practical route is to contact an existing KREC-approved education provider and ask whether it is hiring or onboarding instructors. This approach avoids having to create a school and obtain separate provider approval.

Before agreeing to teach, clarify:

• Whether the school is currently approved for the course.
• Whether the course is approved for prelicense education, continuing education, or both.
• Whether KREC must review or approve the instructor before teaching.
• Which instructor résumé, license history, references, or subject-matter documentation the school requires.
• Who is responsible for course materials, attendance records, examinations, evaluations, and student reporting.
• Whether the course will be offered in person, live online, or asynchronously.

KREC specifically recommends instructor-development programs and provides educator resources, course outlines, forms, and approval guidance.

Apply Through the Provider or Register a New School

If an existing provider is not available, a prospective instructor may work with other professionals to establish an education provider.

KREC’s educator FAQ describes a process that generally includes:

1. Create or use an account in the KREC Public Portal.
2. Register the education provider or school.
3. Obtain any required Board of Regents approval if offering prelicense education.
4. Submit the course application and supporting materials.
5. Pay the applicable fee.
6. Wait for approval before advertising the course as Kansas-approved education.
7. Maintain the school’s records and comply with reporting obligations.

The FAQ states that a new school should submit its first course application with the applicable fee and at least 45 days before the first scheduled class session. Treat that timeline and fee as subject to confirmation because KREC may revise them.

KREC’s resources identify the RE-810 Course Approval Application, RE-840 Course Update Form, course schedule forms, and other educator documents that may be required.

Prepare the Course Submission

A typical course submission should be organized around the Commission’s requirements and may include:

• Course title and description.
• Instructor name and qualifications.
• Detailed outline of topics and instructional time.
• Learning objectives.
• Textbooks, statutes, regulations, or other instructional materials.
• Method of delivery.
• Student attendance and participation procedures.
• Examination or assessment procedures, if applicable.
• Completion-certificate procedures.
• Policies for make-up work, technical problems, and course cancellations.

Do not substantially change an approved course without checking with KREC. The Commission’s FAQ states that significant changes to course content, the outline, objectives, or presentation platform may require a new course application.

Maintain Approval After You Begin Teaching

Approval is not the end of the process. The provider and instructor should:

• Teach the approved content for the approved number of hours.
• Avoid presenting unapproved material as qualifying Kansas credit.
• Maintain accurate attendance and completion records.
• Use the approved delivery and participation procedures.
• Keep course materials current when Kansas law or Commission policy changes.
• Report student credit accurately and promptly.
• Notify KREC of required changes to the school, coordinator, course title, or schedule.

KREC states that certain changes, including changes to the coordinator, school location, course title, or schedule, must be reported within five days.

Confirm the Current Rules Before Applying

Start with KREC’s Educators page and download the current Educator’s Guidebook and Course Approval Checklist. Then contact KREC’s education staff at kreceducation@ks.gov with specific questions about instructor qualifications, school registration, course approval, delivery format, or prelicense education.

Also check the Kansas Board of Regents if the proposed provider will offer prelicense education. Finally, verify that all forms, fees, deadlines, and portal instructions are current before submitting anything; KREC’s public pages and forms are the controlling practical resources, and instructor expectations may vary by course type and provider.

Authoritative Sources

• Kansas Real Estate Commission — Educators
• Kansas Real Estate Commission — Educator Resources
• Kansas Real Estate Commission — Educator FAQs
• Kansas Real Estate Commission — Pre-License Education
• Kansas Real Estate Commission — Continuing Education
• Kansas Real Estate Commission — Forms and Instructions