Responsible Broker | Oct. 5, 6 & 7 | Zoom & In Person
About this Event
RESPONSIBLE BROKER — 24 HOURS REQUIRED
October 5, 6 & 7, 2026 | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Mountain Time | Rapid City | In Person or Live by Zoom
Take the 24-hour Responsible Broker course with Carol’s Classes LLC. This three-day course combines practical, real-world broker education with the information you need to understand the responsibilities that come with supervising a real estate office.
💰 $100 RETURNING STUDENT DISCOUNT
Previously taken this Responsible Broker course when it was sponsored by Carol’s Classes LLC?
You may request a $100 Returning Student Discount coupon code. Just provide verification of when you previously took the course.
Contact Carol’s Classes LLC to request your coupon code BEFORE registering.
Regular Price: $439
Returning Student Price with $100 Coupon Code: $339
👥 WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This course is for licensees working toward Responsible Broker eligibility and for experienced licensees who want practical broker-level education.
To qualify to apply for a South Dakota broker license, an applicant must have been actively licensed for at least two years at the time of application and must apply within six months after completing the Responsible Broker course.
📍 LOCATION
New Location – Fairmont Creamery
201 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Suite 206
Rapid City, SD 57701
✔️ Free parking on 2nd Street with no time limit
⏰ DATE & TIME
Monday, October 5
Tuesday, October 6
Wednesday, October 7
🕗 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Mountain Time each day
🍽️ Lunch Break: Noon–1:00 PM
Students completing the Responsible Broker course must attend all three days.
🎓 COURSE CREDIT
24 Hours REQUIRED Responsible Broker Credit
Several components of the Responsible Broker course are also approved as individual CE courses and may be taken or retaken separately for Continuing Education (CE) or Post-License (PL) credit.
Students taking the complete Responsible Broker course receive 24 hours of Responsible Broker credit. The individual CE hours are not additional credit on top of the 24 hours.
📘 COURSE DESCRIPTION
This Responsible Broker course provides broker-level education covering business planning, policies and procedures, human resources, broker supervision, risk management, property management, trust accounting, audits and real estate best practices.
The course focuses on the practical responsibilities of operating and supervising a real estate office while incorporating applicable South Dakota real estate laws and regulations.
A required final test is accessed online at the conclusion of the Responsible Broker course. CE classes themselves do not require tests.
📚 RESPONSIBLE BROKER TOPICS
The 24-hour Responsible Broker course includes:
Real Estate Business Planning for Brokers and Teams
Also available separately as 4 hours Elective CE — Day One
Policies, Procedures, Ethics and HR
Also available separately as 4 hours Required CE — Day One
Broker Training & Supervision
Also available separately as 4 hours Required CE — Day Two
Risk Management
Also available separately as 4 hours Required CE — Day Two
A2A Property Management Laws: From Agency to Audits
Also available separately as 3 hours Required CE — Day Three
Trust Accounting, Best Practices, Course Review and Final Testing
Final 5 hours of the 24-hour Responsible Broker course — Day Three
📍 ATTENDING IN PERSON
Please arrive approximately 10 minutes before class.
Printed course materials are provided for in-person attendees.
💻 LIVE ZOOM ATTENDANCE
Students attending by Zoom must attend the entire class to receive credit.
• Attend using your own Zoom connection.
• Keep your camera on and remain visible throughout class.
• Have a working microphone and reliable high-speed internet.
• Attend from one stationary location that provides a professional environment conducive to learning.
• Do not attend while driving, walking around, shopping, working, exercising or moving from one location to another.
• Be available for attendance checks throughout class.
Please test your equipment and Zoom connection before class. Because our scheduled class time is regulated instructional time, we cannot provide individual technical troubleshooting during class.
If you have questions about these requirements, need technical help before class, or believe you may need an exception, please contact Carol’s Classes LLC before registering or as early as possible before class.
📚 COURSE MATERIALS
Printed course materials are provided for students attending in person. Digital course materials are provided to Zoom attendees.
Please add [email protected] to your safe sender list to help ensure you receive course materials, Zoom information and other class communications.
🎓 CE CREDIT & CERTIFICATE
Sign-in sheets are submitted to the South Dakota Real Estate Commission within 2–5 business days after class.
Your Certificate of Completion can be downloaded after passing the final exam. The download link is included in the passing email.
CE credit is issued in accordance with state licensing requirements. Students are responsible for confirming eligibility within their licensing cycle.
♿ ACCESSIBILITY & ACCOMMODATIONS
If you need an accommodation to participate in this course, please contact us as early as possible so we can discuss your needs.
🔄 TRANSFERS
Transfers are allowed up to two business days before class begins, subject to seat availability.
If transferring to a class with a higher price, the difference will be charged. One transfer is included.
💳 REFUNDS
Refund requests must be made at least one business day before class begins.
Refunds are processed through Eventbrite and will be less Eventbrite and credit card processing fees. Carol’s Classes LLC does not keep these fees.
Please allow time for manual processing.
🌨️ WEATHER & CANCELLATIONS
If severe weather or another change or cancellation affects class, we will notify students by text. Please provide a current cell phone number when registering.
Severe weather may result in moving the class to Zoom. Students may also attend by Zoom if travel conditions are unsafe.
❓ QUESTIONS
Carol’s Classes LLC
Carol Lawhun
[email protected]
Scott Lawhun
605-593-7202
[email protected]
Agenda
🕑: 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Day 1
Info: Real Estate Business Planning for Brokers and Teams
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Day 1 Lunch
Info: Lunch (On Your Own)
🕑: 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Day 1
Info: Policies, Procedures, Ethics and HR
🕑: 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Day 2
Info: Broker Training & Supervision
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Day 2 Lunch
Info: Lunch (On Your Own)
🕑: 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Day 2
Info: Risk Management
🕑: 08:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Day 3
Info: A2A Property Management Laws: From Agency to Audits
🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Day 3
Info: Trust Accounts and Property Management Best Pratices
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Day 3
Info: Day 3 Lunch (On Your Own)
🕑: 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Day 3
Info: Broker Systems, Customer Service, Recordkeeping, Audit Readiness, Trust Account Oversight, Course Review & Final Examination
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 0.00 to USD 439.00
