Rental property licensing course
Rental Property Management Licensing Course
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The statutory qualifying course covering tenancy law, building operations, and trust accounting required for rental property managers in British Columbia.
Ways to get this paid for
Government money that can cover this course. Check who qualifies before you pay.
Free adult upgrading
FreeGrade 11 and 12 courses and English classes are free at public colleges and school districts. This covers the Grade 11 and 12 prerequisite courses, not the program itself.
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THE ROUTE
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STEP BY STEP
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Step 1 of 8
Grade 11
⏱ 1 school year- General BC secondary school curriculum and coursework at the Grade 11 level.
Step 2 of 8
Grade 12
⏱ 1 school year- General high school graduation (BC Dogwood Diploma) or equivalent mature student status.
Step 3 of 8
What you need to get in
- Minimum 19 years of age
- Canadian citizenship, permanent residency, or valid work permit
- Satisfy English Language Proficiency Requirement (ELPR) via post-secondary transcripts or LPI/CELPIP test
- Submit criminal record check through the BC Financial Services Authority (BCFSA)
Step 4 of 8
How to apply
- Register online through the UBC Sauder School of Business Real Estate Division
- Open enrolment year-round with continuous start dates
- Tuition fee of $1,450 CAD includes course manual, digital study tools, and initial provincial exam attempt
Step 5 of 8
Rental property licensing course
⏱ 3 to 6 months- 20 self-paced graded assignments completed online within one year (typical completion in 3 to 6 months)
- Residential Tenancy Act (RTA) regulations, lease drafting, and dispute resolution hearing procedures
- Property marketing, tenant screening criteria, and move-in/move-out condition inspections
- Statutory trust accounting principles, rent collection, operating budgets, and reserve funds
- Building maintenance fundamentals, HVAC systems, environmental regulations, and fire safety systems
Step 6 of 8
Where to take it
⏱ 1 school in BC- UBC Sauder School of Business (Real Estate Division) — 3–6 months (About $1,500 for the whole program)
Step 7 of 8
Exams and registration after
- BC Rental Property Management Licensing Examination (3 hours, 100 multiple-choice questions, 70% passing grade)
- Post-licensing continuing education courses mandated by the BC Financial Services Authority
Step 8 of 8
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SCHOOLS
Where you can take this(1 school)
Compare tuitions, campus locations, and delivery formats across approved institutions in British Columbia.
Tuition changes every year. Confirm on the school's page. Last checked 7 September 2026.