Real Estate CPD Courses by State
Every state sets its own CPD rule for licensed real estate agents, and they do not match. Find your state below, then complete your CPD online with Archer Institute: self-paced units in Queensland and the ACT, live online sessions in New South Wales, live Victorian CPD in preparation for 1 April 2027, and a completion certificate when you are done.
This page is for real estate agents with CPD due this year.
If you hold a real estate licence, CPD is a legal requirement in most states. Archer delivers CPD for real estate licence holders and, in NSW, strata committee members, and makes it quick, online and straightforward.
- You hold an active real estate licence and need to complete annual CPD
- You are not sure which CPD units you need for your state this year
- You want to complete your CPD online instead of travelling to a venue
- You need a completion certificate to file or provide to your employer
- You represent an agency and need to coordinate CPD for your team
Real estate CPD requirements by state
Requirements differ by state, and so does the way Archer delivers CPD. Here is the same information side by side, with the price and the course for each state.
Queensland
- Who completes it
- Licence and registration certificate holders
- What the state requires
- Two CPD sessions in each CPD year, which runs for 12 months from the anniversary of your licence or registration issue date. Both may be Type 1 sessions. A first-year exemption may apply, and the Queensland Office of Fair Trading sets your dates.
- How Archer delivers it
- Two OFT-approved Type 1 sessions, Market Property and Trust Accounts, online and self-paced. Complete both and your two required sessions for the year are done, with a completion certificate for each.
New South Wales
- Who completes it
- Licensed agents (Class 1 and Class 2)
- What the state requires
- Annual CPD set by NSW Fair Trading across defined categories. Obligations differ by licence class, so check what your class requires this year.
- How Archer delivers it
- Live, interactive online sessions for your licence category, with a completion certificate for each compulsory topic you complete. Property managers and Class 1 licence holders have further requirements set by NSW Fair Trading, set out on the NSW CPD page.
Australian Capital Territory
- Who completes it
- Licensed agents and assistant agents
- What the state requires
- 12 CPD points per year.
- How Archer delivers it
- Short, practical online units, available 24/7 and self-paced, with a completion certificate showing your points for the year.
Victoria
- Who completes it
- Estate agents and agent's representatives
- What the state requires
- From 1 April 2027, at least 5 CPD activities in each CPD year, which runs from 1 April to 31 March. At least 2 must come from the Business Licensing Authority’s mandatory list, and each activity must be at least an hour, delivered in person or interactively online.
- How Archer delivers it
- Live: interactive online webinars, and in-office sessions for agency teams, being prepared for the 2027-28 CPD year. Register your interest now and we will contact you when bookings open.
NSW strata committees
- Who completes it
- Strata committee members and owners, no real estate licence needed
- What the state requires
- Practical professional development for committee members rather than licence CPD.
- How Archer delivers it
- Online and at your own pace: your role, your obligations and good governance, with a completion certificate to table with your committee records.
| State | Who completes it | What the state requires | How Archer delivers it | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QueenslandQLD CPD Training → | Licence and registration certificate holders | Two CPD sessions in each CPD year, which runs for 12 months from the anniversary of your licence or registration issue date. Both may be Type 1 sessions. A first-year exemption may apply, and the Queensland Office of Fair Trading sets your dates.Work out your CPD year → | Two OFT-approved Type 1 sessions, Market Property and Trust Accounts, online and self-paced. Complete both and your two required sessions for the year are done, with a completion certificate for each. | $100per CPD course |
| New South WalesNSW CPD Training → | Licensed agents (Class 1 and Class 2) | Annual CPD set by NSW Fair Trading across defined categories. Obligations differ by licence class, so check what your class requires this year. | Live, interactive online sessions for your licence category, with a completion certificate for each compulsory topic you complete. Property managers and Class 1 licence holders have further requirements set by NSW Fair Trading, set out on the NSW CPD page. | $400per annual CPD, online |
| Australian Capital TerritoryACT CPD Training → | Licensed agents and assistant agents | 12 CPD points per year. | Short, practical online units, available 24/7 and self-paced, with a completion certificate showing your points for the year. | $400per annual CPD, online |
| VictoriaVIC CPD & Ongoing Training → | Estate agents and agent's representatives | From 1 April 2027, at least 5 CPD activities in each CPD year, which runs from 1 April to 31 March. At least 2 must come from the Business Licensing Authority’s mandatory list, and each activity must be at least an hour, delivered in person or interactively online.Plan your five VIC CPD activities → | Live: interactive online webinars, and in-office sessions for agency teams, being prepared for the 2027-28 CPD year. Register your interest now and we will contact you when bookings open. | Enquire |
| NSW strata committeesStrata Members CPD → | Strata committee members and owners, no real estate licence needed | Practical professional development for committee members rather than licence CPD. | Online and at your own pace: your role, your obligations and good governance, with a completion certificate to table with your committee records. | $99per course |
Work out your QLD CPD year in seconds
Your Queensland CPD year runs 12 months from your licence issue date. Enter the date and the calculator shows your window before you enrol.
Choose your CPD course
Short, focused CPD with a completion certificate at the end. Select the course for your state to see what is included and how it is delivered.
NSW CPD Training
Annual CPD, seven NSW areas of practice
Strata Members CPD
CPD for strata committee members
QLD CPD Training
Annual CPD, online units
VIC CPD & Ongoing Training
Victorian CPD from 1 April 2027, 5 live activities a year
ACT CPD Training
12 CPD points per year
Real Estate CPD FAQs
What is CPD and why is it mandatory?+–
CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. It is structured annual training set by state licensing authorities to keep real estate professionals current with industry changes, legislative updates and compliance obligations. In most states, not completing your required CPD can mean your licence is not renewed.
How much CPD do I need each year?+–
It depends on your state and licence type. The ACT requires 12 CPD points per year. Queensland requires two CPD sessions in each CPD year, which runs from the anniversary of your licence or registration issue date. NSW sets an annual requirement across defined categories that differ by licence class. From 1 April 2027, Victoria requires at least 5 CPD activities in each CPD year, at least 2 of them from the mandatory list. If you are unsure what applies to you, get in touch and we will confirm.
Can I complete my CPD online?+–
Yes. Queensland and ACT CPD are self-paced, so you access them from any device at any time. NSW CPD runs as live, interactive online sessions for your licence category, so you book sessions rather than studying self-paced. Victorian CPD from 1 April 2027 must be live, so Archer is preparing it as interactive online webinars, and in-office sessions for agency teams. Either way, finish before your state deadline.
Is real estate CPD nationally recognised training?+–
No. CPD is professional development rather than a nationally recognised qualification, so you receive a completion certificate for your CPD records, never a Statement of Attainment. It is delivered by Archer Institute, a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 45020).
What happens if I do not complete my CPD?+–
Consequences vary by state, but in most cases non-completion means your licence cannot be renewed. A lapsed licence means you are no longer authorised to conduct real estate activities. If you are behind, get in touch and we will help you sort it.
Can Archer manage CPD for my whole agency team?+–
Yes. We work with agency principals across Australia to coordinate annual CPD for entire teams, with bulk enrolments, completion tracking and consolidated compliance reporting. Email info@archerinstitute.edu.au to discuss your agency.
When does my CPD need to be completed by?+–
Deadlines are set by each state authority and are usually linked to your licence renewal date or a set annual date. In Queensland the CPD year runs from the anniversary of your licence or registration issue date, and our QLD CPD year calculator works out the window. If you are not sure, check with your state authority or call us and we will help you work it out.
Complete your CPD online, starting today
Tell us your state and licence and we will point you to the right CPD. Prefer to talk now? Call 1800 069 273.
