As every seasoned Real Estate Broker knows, all broker licensees are required to take the Annual Commission Update course (the “ACU”) each year as part of their continuing education requirements. To facilitate this compliance requirement, the 2026 ACU course is now available for real estate brokers. The course, whether taken in-person, live online, or on demand, is designed to be a 4-hour course.

When Can You Take It?
The ACU can be taken throughout the 2026 calendar year; however, it is strongly recommended that all licensees complete the course as early in the year as possible. The ACU covers important practice changes, updated laws, and already updated contracts and forms that, if you wait until the end of the year, may be out of date.

For clarity, it is important to address that recently, the Colorado Real Estate Commission conducted a Rulemaking Hearing. At that hearing, the Commissioners voted to change the ACU requirements, BUT NOT UNTIL 2027. Starting in 2027, the ACU will only be available for the first half of the year. The Division of Real Estate will release more information on this topic and other rule changes in the near future.

Where Can You Take The Course?
The course may be taken through authorized providers. Approved 2026 ACU providers, as well as a comprehensive list of other approved continuing education courses. Visit GCAR’s Online Education partner here: https://grandcounty.theceshop.com/online-education/colorado/real-estate/broker/continuing-education/course/colorado-2026-annual-commission-update-live-online--8011-28737.html or check GCAR Calendar for upcoming in-person opportunities: https://grandcountyboardofrealtors.growthzoneapp.com/eventcalendar