How Long Is The RES Course? (2025)
- Stuart Chng
- 4 days ago
- 8 min read
Thinking of becoming a real estate agent in Singapore?
One of the first questions most aspiring agents ask is:
“How long does the RES course take — and which option is best for me?”
With multiple RES course providers, different learning formats, and varying schedules, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. This guide breaks everything down clearly so you can choose a course that fits your time, budget, and lifestyle.
We’ll compare:
Course durations
Costs
Intensity levels
Lesson schedules
Locations
Whether you’re a full-time employee, stay-at-home parent, self-employed professional, or frequent traveller — there’s an RES course designed for you.
Quick Overview: RES Course Duration in Singapore
Most RES courses range between 2 weeks and 19 weeks, depending on whether you choose:
Express full-day formats
Evening classes
Weekend-only schedules
👉 Important:CEA requires a minimum 75% attendance to qualify for the RES exams.
Attendance is taken at every lesson, and you must obtain a Certificate of Attendance to register for the exams.
If you’re attending purely for knowledge (and not sitting for the exams), the certificate isn’t mandatory — unless you’re a collector 😉
Before We Begin: Key Notes
All course fees listed exclude RES exam fees
NTUC members may use UTAP subsidies (up to $500 for course + exams)
SkillsFuture credits are accepted by most providers
RES Course Providers in Singapore (Compared)
Hastor Property Training Academy
Hastor is widely recognised for its strong passing rates and highly experienced trainers, including Daryl Ou and Celeste Ng, who are known for their exam-focused teaching style.
Location
190 Lorong 6 Toa Payoh #02-514(Toa Payoh Central, above KFC)
Course Fee $650 nett (No GST)
Course Options
1. Weekday Evening Course
18 evening lessons over 6 weeks
Monday to Friday
7.00pm – 10.00pm
Ideal for full-time working professionals
2. Express Day Course (Weekday)
14 half or full days
9.30am – 12.30pm or 5.00pm (some days)
Designed for those targeting the nearest exam sitting
3. Weekend-Only Course
10 weekend days over 6 weeks
Saturdays & Sundays
Suitable for those unavailable on weekdays
Benchmark Pro has 3 types of RES courses that are all taught by David Huan, founder of Benchmark Pro.
Location
151 Chin Swee Road #03-31Manhattan House, Singapore 169876
Course Fee
$650 nett(SkillsFuture claimable)
Course Options
1. Weekend RES Crash Course
3 consecutive weekends
8.30am – 6.30pm
Extremely intensive, fastest weekend option
2. Full Day RES Crash Course
8 weekdays over 2 weeks
10.00am – 5.30pm
Best for those clearing leave in one go
3. Weekday Nights RES Course
14 weekday nights
7.00pm – 10.00pm
Slower pace, ideal for long-term learners
Pioneer Training Centre hosts 4 RES course types.
Locations
Jurong East
Sunshine Plaza (Bencoolen)
Course Fees
$788 per pax
$700 per pax (buddy sign-up)(SkillsFuture applicable)
Course Options
1. Weekend Course
4 weekends
Mix of half-day and full-day sessions
Balanced option for busy professionals
2. Full-Day Crash Course
6 full days (Mon/Wed/Fri)
10.00am – 5.00pm
Fastest completion among providers
3. Weekday Night Course
9 weeks
Tuesdays & Thursdays
7.00pm – 10.00pm
4. Express Weekday Night Course
19 nights over ~3 weeks
High intensity, no daytime commitment
RCN offers 5 types of RES Courses that varies according to where it is held. There are 2 locations: Toa Payoh and Tampines so do check on their sites as schedules vary.
Locations
Real Centre Network (Toa Payoh) 490 Toa Payoh Lor 6 #09-16 HDB Hub Biz 3 Singapore 310490 Tel: +65 6511 3009
Real Centre Network (Tampines) 300 Tampines Avenue 5 #05-03 NTUC Income @ Tampines Junction Singapore 529653 Tel: +65 6260 0301
Course Fees:
$650-850 dependent course type
SkillsFuture credit claimable.
Course Options
Weekends RES Crash Course (5 Weekends)
Completed over 5 weekends consecutively (Sat & Sun x 5)
10am - 5pm on most days except 10am to 1pm for 2 days.
Suitable for:
People with limited availability on weekdays due to busy work schedule.
Working parents with responsibilities on weekdays such as taking care of children.
Those with a preference for in-person learning and the opportunity to ask questions and clarify with trainers.
Quick Reference
Comparing just the weekend crash courses, this is the longest compared to Benchmark Pro's 3 weekends and Pioneer Training's 4 weekends.
Saturdays Only RES Course
Completed over 2 months.
Every Saturday 10am to 5pm.
Suitable for:
Working adults who are very busy on weekdays and only have weekends available.
Working parents who have to shuttle and take care of the children on weekdays.
Those who do not wish to burn their entire weekend attending lessons.
Those who need to go for church or family outings on Sundays.
Full Day RES Crash Course (Mon/Wed/Fri)
Spread over 8 full days (Pioneer Training takes only 6 full days, despite also being 10am to 5pm daily, to complete the same syllabus)
Lessons are only on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
10am - 5pm daily.
Allows you to finish the course in the least time possible.
Full Day RES Crash Course (Mon/Thurs)
Spread over 10 full days (Slightly slower pace than the above as this takes 10 days instead of the above 8 days despite being the same lesson timings.)
Lessons are only on Mondays and Thursdays.
10am - 5pm daily.
Allows you to finish the course in the least time possible.
Suitable for:
Those who prefer a less hurried pace of lessons with more time to ask questions compared to the 6 full days and 8 full days type of RES course)
People who have ample leave to clear and prefer intensive lessons.
Self-employed people who have the freedom to set their own schedules.
Those on a sabbatical and unemployed currently.
Those who need to make it in time for a nearing exam date.
Weekday Nights RES Course (3 Weeks)
Completed over 19 weekday nights.
Only on weekdays.
7pm - 10pm.
Allows you to pace yourself in learning and absorbing topics.
Suitable for:
Those who prefer to learn in smaller chunks.
People who do not wish to use or are not able to take full day leave easily.
Working adults who may need to work late sometimes.
Those whose exam dates are a few months away.
Weekday Nights RES Course (Tues & Thurs)
Duration:
Completed over 2 months.
Only on Tues and Thurs.
2 lessons per week.
7pm - 10pm.
Allows you to pace yourself in learning and absorbing topics.
Suitable for:
Those who prefer to learn in smaller chunks.
People who are not able to take full day leave easily and prefer medium intensity course.
Working adults who may need to work late sometimes every week.
Those whose exam dates are at least 3 months away.
Those who can allocate 2 nights per week for lessons.
There are three RES courses offered at SEAA, which are ideal for individuals who work or live in the Central East region. We suggest the following venue;
Paya Lebar Square (2min walk from Paya Lebar MRT station)
Course Fees
$808 per pax
$768 per pax (buddy sign-up)(SkillsFuture accepted)
Course Options
Weekends RES Crash Course (9 days)
Spread over 5 weekends (9 days) consecutively (Sat & Sun)- 10am - 5pm
Suitable for:
People who work very busy weekdays and only have weekends available.
Working parents who have to shuttle and take care of the children on weekdays.
Quick Reference
Comparing just the weekend crash courses, this is longer compared to Benchmark Pro's 3 weekends and Pioneer Training's 4 weekends.
Full Day RES Crash Course (9 Days Express)
Completed over 9 consecutive full days
Lessons are only on weekdays.
10am - 5pm daily.
Allows you to finish the course in the least time possible.
Weekday Nights RES Course (Weekdays)
Spread over 18 weekday nights.
Only on weekdays.
7pm - 10pm.
Allows you to pace yourself in learning and absorbing topics.
Suitable for:
Those who prefer to learn in smaller chunks.
People who are not able to take full day leave easily.
Working adults who may need to work late sometimes.
Those whose exam dates are a few months away.
In summary, these are some of the popular course types from 5 of the highly recommended RES course centres - Hastor Property Services (Very high passing rates according to new agents), Real Centre Network, Pioneer Training Centre, Benchmark Pro and Singapore Estate Agents Association.
All 5 are good real estate schools with great trainers who have great testimonials from our newly onboarded agents.
Trainers such as Francis Xavier from Pioneer Training Centre, Daryl Ou, Harry Yeo, Kent Soo, Celeste Ng, and David Huan from Benchmark Pro are known for their engaging teaching styles, interesting presentations, and willingness to help students by answering their questions and addressing any doubts they may have.
To summarise, to make your life easier & hopefully better your odds of passing the RES exams on your 1st attempt, choose a course that:
1. Fits your work-life schedule the best so you will have the mental capacity to absorb all the new knowledge.
2. Is in a convenient location that you won't have much excuses to miss class. Not that you should if you are serious about this career.
3. Great patient trainers who are willing to help you understand concepts better by explaining and many times re-explaining.
Final Thoughts
Becoming a real estate agent is a career move that requires commitment, preparation, and choosing the right foundation. Your RES course is that foundation.
Pick wisely, stay disciplined, and remember: Passing the RES exam is only the beginning — not the destination.
All the best and I wish you great success in your real estate exams and journey!
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