ACT CPD comes down to one number. Twelve points a year. Get to 12 and you are compliant for another year.
That simplicity is its strength. There is no complicated formula and no need to track hours across a year. This guide explains how the 12 points work, who oversees the requirement, what counts, and how Archer gets all 12 done online without disrupting your week.
The requirement: 12 points a year
In the Australian Capital Territory, licensed agents and assistant agents are required to complete 12 CPD points each year. CPD stands for continuing professional development, the ongoing training that keeps your knowledge current and your licence active.
The requirement is overseen by ACT Access Canberra, the territory authority responsible for licensing agents. Access Canberra sets the requirement and issues your licence. Archer Institute, as a registered training provider, delivers the training that earns your points. Two separate roles, one straightforward outcome.
How the points add up
Rather than counting hours, ACT CPD works on points. Each activity is worth a set number of points, and you complete activities until you reach 12 for the year.
In general terms, the mix can include compulsory topics that keep everyone current on priority areas such as legislative change and professional conduct, and elective topics you choose to suit your role. Because the categories can be reviewed from year to year, the best move is to confirm the current mix when you enrol. Archer does that for you, so the units you complete add up neatly to your full 12 points with nothing wasted.
One question that comes up is whether the requirement is the same for assistant agents as it is for fully licensed agents. CPD applies across both, and the detail can differ by role, so it is worth confirming rather than assuming. When you enrol we match the units to your licence so you complete exactly what your role needs.
How Archer delivers ACT CPD
With Archer Institute, ACT CPD is online and self-paced, with all categories available. There is no classroom to attend and no fixed timetable to work around.
You log in, work through the units that earn your points, complete the assessments, and download your completion certificate once you reach 12. If a unit raises a question, our Australian-based support team answers, so you are never stuck. You can begin your ACT CPD training whenever it suits, including outside office hours.
Why points are easier to track than hours
The points system is a quiet advantage. Some CPD frameworks ask you to log hours, which means watching the clock and keeping records as you go. The ACT keeps it cleaner. Each completed activity carries a known point value, so you always know exactly how far through the year you are.
With Archer that bookkeeping is done for you. The units you complete are mapped to their point value, so you can see your progress towards 12 at a glance and finish knowing the maths is right. There is no risk of completing training that turns out not to count towards your total.
How to fit 12 points into a busy year
Twelve points sounds like a lot until you sit down to it. In practice it is a manageable annual task, and because Archer CPD is self-paced you can clear it in a single focused session.
The plan is simple. Block out the time, work through your points in one sitting, and save your certificate somewhere you can find it at renewal. Finishing months ahead removes the deadline stress entirely. For how the ACT compares with the other states, read our state-by-state CPD compliance guide.
If you are also working towards a licence
CPD keeps an existing licence active. If you are still working towards your first ACT licence, that is a separate step handled through your qualification and Access Canberra. Our guide on how to get a real estate licence in the ACT walks through the path from training to licence.
Do not leave it to renewal week
Missing your CPD can become a trading problem rather than a paperwork one. If your 12 points are not complete by renewal, you can be left unable to renew on time. We explain how to recover, and how to avoid it next year, in what happens if you miss your CPD deadline.
Your next step
Confirm your renewal date, then earn your 12 points while it is calm. Start your ACT CPD training online today, or call our Australian-based team and we will confirm exactly what you need. Always check current requirements with ACT Access Canberra, as the rules can change from year to year.
