Alabama continuing education requirements are:

Six hours annually is not the continuing education requirement established by Alabama law or AREC rules. While some states do use annual CE requirements, Alabama's framework is built around a two-year renewal cycle, and 6 hours per year would total only 12 hours over the renewal period — three fewer than the 15 hours Alabama actually requires.

Thirty hours every four years is not the CE requirement for Alabama real estate licensees and does not appear in Alabama Code §34-27-35 or AREC regulations. This figure might be confused with the post-license education requirement that new licensees must complete, which is a separate obligation distinct from ongoing CE requirements for established licensees.

Alabama absolutely requires continuing education for license renewal — there is no exemption from CE for active licensees under Alabama law. The idea that no CE is required is factually incorrect and would contradict the fundamental purpose of the licensing system, which is to ensure that licensees maintain current knowledge and competency throughout their careers.