NSW CPD Courses 2025/26
The Australian College of Professionals (ACOP) has been approved by NSW Fair Trading as “an approved provider” of compulsory CPD topics for professionals working in the property sector in NSW.
Delivery Modes
Face-to-Face
Interactive Webinar
In-House
Under the Property and Stock Agents Act 2002 (the Act), individual holders of a licence (Class 1 or Class 2 agents) and certificate of registration (Assistant Agents) are subject to a condition that the holder must comply with Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements. CPD is aimed at ensuring licence and certificate holders continually update their skills and are aware of their legislative requirements and responsibilities.
ACOP has been conducting CPD for the property industry since September 2003, when CPD became mandatory for professionals working in the property industry. ACOP provides CPD training in all property licence categories in NSW.
As per NSW Fair Trading’s CPD Guidelines, all licence and certificate of registration holders within NSW are required to complete CPD each year as one of the requirements of holding their authority to practice. The new CPD year, which is a change from the past four (4) years, runs from 1 July to 30 June of the following year. The CPD year is no longer March to March – nor is it linked to your renewal date. CPD MUST be completed in the CPD year (aligned with the financial year).
You can confirm your class and category of licence through the NSW Fair Trading public register, which dictates what level of CPD you are required to undertake.
ACOP’s courses are developed by and delivered by current industry professionals and solicitors. This means that students are able to benefit from the analysis of real cases and scenarios and receive the most up to date knowledge of legislation and industry best practices.
All courses offered by ACOP provide an opportunity to network with other agents and agencies and to share ideas within our best practice framework.
If you have not met the NSW Fair Trading requirements for 2024/25 CPD training, contact our College and we will discuss options to address your non-compliance.
It is a NSW Fair Trading requirement that the 2025/26 CPD sessions (with the exception of the Residential Tenancy Reforms session) can only run in the face-to-face or interactive webinar mode.
Online self-paced learning is not an option for this year’s CPD.
If you are required to complete the Residential Tenancy Reforms topic for your real estate licence, this can only be completed through face-to-face training sessions. It is not available as an interactive webinar.
CPD Requirements
Class 1 AND Class 2 Licensed Agents
All licensed agents must complete a set number of hours of training on compulsory topics relevant to the class and category of licence, and the functions that they perform.
- Real Estate Agents (Residential Salespersons, Residential Property Managers and Buyers Agents) must complete a minimum of 7 hours of interactive training
- Real Estate Agents operating as Short-term Residential Property Managers must complete a minimum of 4 hours of interactive training
- Real Estate Agents operating as Commercial Real Estate Agents or Business Brokers must complete a minimum of 5 hours of interactive training
- Strata Managing Agents must complete a minimum of 4 hours of interactive training PLUS complete a mandatory 1 hour online module through TAFE
- Stock & Station Agents must complete a minimum of 5 hours of interactive training
NSW Fair Trading have identified that agents who hold more than one category of licence, must complete additional compulsory topics relating to each of those categories of licence. In reality, this means:
If you hold both a real estate licence and a strata managing agents licence – you must complete the number of hours required for real estate agents (as per the functions listed above)
PLUS a further 2 hours relating to the 2 compulsory strata management CPD topics (as you’ve already completed one of the topics in the real estate CPD)
PLUS the mandatory 1 hour online module through TAFE
If you hold both a real estate licence and a stock & station agents licence – you must complete the number of hours required for real estate agents (as per the functions listed above)
PLUS the additional topic relating to Biosecrity, Disease Preparedness and Incident Response (approximately 1 hour)
NSW Fair Trading requirements for the conduct of CPD training is that training sessions MUST be either:
- a face-to-face interactive training environment – maximum 40 attendees and include an assessment activity OR;
- an interactive webinar – maximum 25 attendees, and include an assessment activity.
Online self-paced learning is not an option for this year’s CPD
ALL Class 1 and Class 2 Agents who hold only one category of licence
Face-to-Face or Interactive Webinar
(4 hours)
- Privacy Law Reforms
- Mitigating risk and managing psychosocial hazards in the workplace
- Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing
PLUS - Only in face-to-face mode (3 hours)
- Residential Tenancy Reforms
Face-to-Face or Interactive Webinar
(4 hours)
- Privacy Law Reforms
- Mitigating risk and managing psychosocial hazards in the workplace
- Navigating NCAT
PLUS - Only in face-to-face mode (3 hours)
- Residential Tenancy Reforms
Face-to-Face or Interactive Webinar
(5 hours)
- Mitigating risk and managing psychosocial hazards in the workplace
- Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing
- Managing the Business Sale process
- Business Profiles and Information Memorandums
Face-to-Face or Interactive Webinar
(5 hours)
- Privacy Law Reforms
- Mitigating risk and managing psychosocial hazards in the workplace
- Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing
- Retail and Commercial Leasing (including Heads of Agreement)
Interactive Webinar
(4 hours)
- Mitigating risk and managing psychosocial hazards in the workplace
- Regulatory framework including NSW Fair Trading Code of Conduct for Short-term Rental Accommodation Industry
- Regulatory change in strata 2025
Face-to-Face or Interactive Webinar
(4 hours)
- Mitigating risk and managing psychosocial hazards in the workplace
- Regulatory change in strata 2025
- Contracts and contracting
PLUS - Online NSW TAFE (1 hour)
- Commissions, Disclosures and Fiduciary Duty
Face-to-Face or Interactive Webinar
(4 hours)
- Privacy Law Reforms
- Mitigating risk and managing psychosocial hazards in the workplace
- Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing
- Biosecurity, Disease Preparedness and Incident Response
ALL Class 1 and Class 2 Agents who hold more than one category of licence
(Total between 8 and 10 hours – depending on your real estate licence function)
Face-to-Face or Interactive Webinar
If you hold a real estate licence AND a strata management licence – you must complete the number of hours and topics required for real estate agents (as per the functions listed above)(between 5 and 7 hours depending on the functions of your real estate licence)
PLUS
Two compulsory strata management CPD topics (an additional 2 hours)
PLUS
The mandatory online module through NSW TAFE (an additional 1 hour)
(Total between 6 and 8 hours – depending on your real estate licence function)
Face-to-Face or Interactive Webinar
If you hold a real estate licence AND a stock & station agents licence – you must complete the number of hours required for real estate agents (as per the functions listed above)(between 5 and 7 hours depending on the functions of your real estate licence)
PLUS
The topic relating to Biosecurity, Disease Preparedness and Incident Response (an additional 1 hour)
(Total between 9 and 11 hours – depending on your real estate licence function)
Face-to-Face or Interactive Webinar
If you hold a real estate licence AND a Stock & Station licence AND a strata management licence – you must complete the number of hours and topics required for real estate agents (as per the functions listed above) (between 5 and 7 hours depending on the function of your real estate licence)
PLUS
Two compulsory strata management CPD topics (an additional 2 hours)
PLUS
The topic relating to Biosecurity, Disease Preparedness and Incident Response (an additional 1 hour)
PLUS
The mandatory online module through NSW TAFE (an additional 1 hour)
Class 1 Agents ~ additional requirement
In addition to the core hour requirements listed above, Class 1 licensed agents are required to attend a five (5) hour NSW Fair Trading accredited forum during the 2025/26 CPD year. You will be contacted by NSW Fair Trading in relation to these forums.
Additional CPD Requirement for Licensed Strata Managing Agents
NSW Fair Trading have included an additional topic of study for licensed strata managers.
In addition to the 4 hours of compulsory CPD, you are required to complete an additional online session through the NSW TAFE portal. This session relates to “Disclosures and Fiduciary Duty”.
All Licensed Strata Managers are required to complete the course by 30 June 2026.
You can register for the course at...Coming Soon
This course cannot be completed anywhere else other than the NSW TAFE portal.
Licensee-In-Charge Responsibilities
Licensees-in-Charge must have all CPD training detailed in the training plan for the agency, and this may be made up of topics most relevant to the agent.
In addition to the compulsory topics set by NSW Fair Trading, Licensees-In-Charge are also required to develop and maintain a training plan for all employed agents, inclusive of CPD requirements. A proforma for the training plan is provided by NSW Fair Trading or you can choose to develop your own.
Assistant Agents
Certificate of Registration holders working as an Assistant Agent must complete at least 3 Units of Competency each CPD year from the relevant Certificate IV qualification that is required for the issue of a Class 2 Licence. NSW Fair trading has identified specific units of competency for each different category of licence. The qualification for each licence category is:
Class 2 Real Estate Agents Licence
CPP41419 – Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice
Class 2 Real Estate Agents Licence
CPP41419 – Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice
Class 2 Stock & Station Agents Licence
CPP41419 – Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice
Class 2 Strata Managing Agents Licence
CPP40521 – Certificate IV in Strata Community Management
Frequently Asked Questions
Depending on when you are granted your Certificate of Registration (Assistant Agent authority) or your Class 1 or Class 2 property licence, there are varying timeframes for the completion of your CPD requirements.
Obtained your Certificate or Licence during the period……
| 1 July to 30 September | 1 October to 31 March | 1 April to 30 June | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate of Registration (Assistant Agent authority) |
Complete 3 Units of Competency from the relevant Certificate IV licence qualification | Complete 1 Unit of Competency from the relevant Certificate IV licence qualification | No CPD required during this period |
| Class 1 and Class 2 Licence Holders – Face to Face OR Interactive Webinar |
4-7 hours depending on the category of licence | 4-7 hours depending on the category of licence | No CPD required |
NSW Fair Trading have identified that agents who hold more than one category of licence, must complete additional compulsory topics relating to each of those categories of licence. In reality, this means:
- If you hold both a real estate licence and a strata managing agents licence – you must complete the number of hours required for real estate agents (as per the functions listed above) PLUS a further 2 hours relating to the 2 compulsory strata management CPD topics (as you’ve already completed one of the topics in the real estate CPD). PLUS the mandatory 1 hour online module through TAFE
If you hold both a real estate licence and a stock & station agents licence – you must complete the number of hours required for real estate agents (as per the functions listed above). PLUS the additional topic relating to Biosecrity, Disease Preparedness and Incident Response (approximately 1.5 hours)
Complete our online enrolment form HERE.
Please ensure that you enrol with a unique email address. If the email address you provide is already in use by another person (for example, a colleague), the system will not be able to create your own Student Portal login.
Testimonials
Kathryn Ryan
“Excellent training organisation. Have obtained training and certs through the College for 12years. Informative, professionals, helpful, friendly. Very satisfied with the College and will continue to use in the future”
Edwina Brown
“Hi Rosy and Team,
I just wanted to write a short note to thank you for the recent CPD training that you did at our office in country NSW. As always the content was up to date, relevant and Rosy is an incredibly engaging and knowledgeable presenter with a lot of useful tips in day to day agency practice. Everyone in our office, from staff that had not long joined us, to others that have been here for many years all took something away from the training. Also I wanted to say that from the moment of contacting the College to arrange the training, through the enrolment process, and finally the provision of our certificates, the team at your office were polite, friendly, helpful and a pleasure to deal with. Thanks again”
Renee Capner
“I always find ACOP training informative and enjoyable to attend. I especially enjoy the interactions and knowledge gained, not only from the trainer but also the other students”
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