BC Realtor PDP | Self-Directed | Ethics
Ethics and Professional Conduct for BC Realtors
A 3-hour self-directed PDP course for BC licensed real estate professionals — covering ethical decision making, conflict of interest, duty to clients, and professional conduct in real estate transactions. Certificate issued immediately on completion.
✓3 self-directed PDP hours — counts toward your 21-hour BCREA requirement
✓Real-world BC real estate scenarios — not generic ethics theory
✓Fully online and self-paced — complete on any device
✓Certificate includes all fields required for BCREA PDP record keeping
✓Instant access — start immediately after purchase
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Self-directed PDP hours
Who this is for
BC licensed real estate professionals
This course is designed for licensed Realtors, associate brokers, and managing brokers in British Columbia who need to complete self-directed PDP hours under the BCREA Professional Development Program. As of January 1, 2026, BC Realtors must complete 21 PDP hours per two-year licensing cycle — up to 9 of those hours can be self-directed. This course delivers 3 of those hours.
ℹ How self-directed PDP hours work
Self-directed professional development is learning you choose yourself — it does not need to be accredited by BCREA or your board. To qualify, it must enhance your professional practice, be verifiable and auditable, and be at least one hour long. You self-report the hours to your board and keep your certificate in case of audit. It is your responsibility to confirm this course meets your board’s requirements before reporting the hours.
What’s covered
Real-world ethics for BC real estate practice
This course goes beyond awareness of rules. It applies ethical principles to the situations BC Realtors actually encounter — with practical frameworks you can use in your day-to-day practice.
Ethical responsibilities in real estate transactions
Understanding your ethical obligations throughout the transaction process — from listing to closing. What ethical practice looks like in action, and where Realtors most commonly face ethical challenges.
Duty to clients and duty to the public
Navigating the sometimes competing obligations you owe to your client and to the broader public — including disclosure obligations, fair dealing, and situations where client instructions conflict with your professional responsibilities.
Conflict of interest
Identifying actual and potential conflicts of interest in real estate practice — dual agency situations, referral relationships, personal interest in a property, and how to manage conflicts appropriately when they arise.
Avoiding misrepresentation
Understanding what constitutes misrepresentation in real estate — including statements about property condition, material latent defects, and misleading marketing. The professional and legal consequences of misrepresentation and how to avoid it.
Ethical decision frameworks
Practical frameworks for working through ethical dilemmas — including situations without a clear right answer. How to think through competing obligations, assess risk, and make defensible professional decisions under pressure.
Real estate scenarios and professional conduct
Worked scenarios drawn from real estate practice — offer situations, multiple offers, property disclosure conversations, client pressure, and other situations where professional conduct and ethical judgment are tested.
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Complete all 9 self-directed PDP hours in one bundle
The BC Realtor Self-Directed PDP Bundle combines this 3-hour ethics course with a 6-hour Asbestos Awareness for Real Estate Professionals course — covering all 9 of your self-directed PDP hours in a single purchase at a lower combined price than buying separately.
✓Asbestos Awareness for Real Estate Professionals — 6 hours
✓Ethics and Professional Conduct for BC Realtors — 3 hours
✓All 9 self-directed PDP hours covered in one purchase
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⚠ Please read before purchasing
This is a self-directed learning opportunity — it is not accredited by BCREA or any real estate board. Real estate professionals are responsible for determining that this course meets their board’s self-directed PDP requirements before reporting the hours. If you are unsure, contact your board before purchasing. This product is final sale.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How many PDP hours does this course provide?
3 self-directed PDP hours. As of January 1, 2026, BC Realtors must complete 21 PDP hours per two-year licensing cycle, of which up to 9 can be self-directed. This course covers 3 of those hours.
Is this course accredited by BCREA?
No. This is a self-directed learning opportunity. Under the BCREA PDP framework, self-directed learning does not need to be accredited — it must enhance your professional practice, be verifiable and auditable, and be at least one hour long. You are responsible for confirming this course meets your board’s requirements.
Do I submit the certificate to BCREA or my board?
No. You self-report your self-directed PDP hours to your primary member board. Keep your certificate in case your board audits your PDP records.
Can I get all 9 self-directed PDP hours in one purchase?
Yes. The
BC Realtor Self-Directed PDP Bundle combines this ethics course with a 6-hour Asbestos Awareness for Real Estate Professionals course — covering all 9 self-directed hours at a lower combined price.
Can I start immediately after purchase?
Yes. Instant access after purchase. Complete on any internet-connected device at your own pace.
Is this suitable for managing brokers and associate brokers?
Yes. This course is designed for all licensed BC real estate professionals — Realtors, associate brokers, and managing brokers working in residential property markets.
