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State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF), in partnership with Ritter Realty LLC, will offer a 63-hour real estate sales associate pre-license course for aspiring real estate professionals. The state of Florida requires this entry-level course to earn a real estate license. Completing the course is also a requirement for taking the state exam, which is not included. To register online, visit SCF.edu/Training, select the link labeled Professional Development on the left-hand side and click Real Estate. The cost is $299 per person. For more information, contact Lee Kotwicki at KotwicL@SCF.eduor 941-363-7218.