California Real Estate Continuing Education Requirements. California real estate salespersons and brokers must complete 45 hours of approved continuing education courses in the appropriate categories during the 4 years immediately preceding license renewal.For licenses expiring in 2015:alifornia real estate salespersons and brokers must complete 45 hours of approved continuing education courses in the appropriate categories during the 4 years immediately preceding license renewal. For licenses expiring in 2015: