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Guides & Insights

Real Estate Training Guides & Insights

Helpful guides for students, agents and agencies navigating real estate courses, licensing, CPD and training pathways across Australia.

Queensland

QLD Real Estate Guides

QLD

How to Get Your Real Estate Licence in Queensland

The complete step-by-step guide for anyone starting a Queensland real estate career — which qualification you need, what the course involves, and what happens after you complete it.

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QLD

QLD Salesperson Registration vs Agent Licence: What's the Difference?

Not sure which QLD qualification applies to you? A clear, plain-English comparison of the two main QLD real estate pathways and how to choose between them.

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QLD

What CPD Do Real Estate Agents Need in QLD?

What CPD is, why Queensland requires it, and how to complete your annual real estate CPD online — efficiently and without disrupting your working week.

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New South Wales

NSW Real Estate Guides

NSW

NSW Class 3 vs Class 2 vs Class 1: Which Real Estate Licence Do You Need?

Confused by NSW's three-class system? A fast, focused comparison of all three — who each class is for, what it allows, and how to choose your starting point.

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NSW

How to Become a Real Estate Agent in New South Wales

NSW uses a three-class licence system. This guide explains what Class 3, Class 2 and Class 1 mean, which one to start with, and how to get qualified online.

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NSW

NSW Real Estate CPD Requirements: What Agents Need to Know

What NSW CPD involves, who needs it, and how to complete your annual compulsory and elective units online — without disrupting your working week.

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Victoria

VIC Real Estate Guides

VIC

How to Become a Real Estate Agent in Victoria

A step-by-step guide to the Victorian real estate pathway — Agent's Representative and Estate Agent Licence explained, and how to get started with online study.

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VIC

VIC Agent's Representative vs Estate Agent Licence: What's the Difference?

A plain-English comparison of the two main Victorian real estate qualifications — and a clear decision guide for choosing the right starting point.

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VIC

VIC Real Estate CPD: New Annual Requirements from 2027

Victoria's new annual CPD requirement starts 1 April 2027 for agents and agents' representatives. Archer Institute is preparing VIC CPD training support — register your interest to stay informed.

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Australian Capital Territory

ACT Real Estate Guides

ACT

How to Get Your Real Estate Licence in the ACT

The ACT uses the same three-class system as NSW. Here's what Class 3, Class 2 and Class 1 mean, which one to start with, and how to get qualified online.

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ACT

ACT Class 3 vs Class 2 vs Class 1: Which Real Estate Licence Do You Need?

A plain-English comparison of the ACT's three-class real estate licence system — who each class is for, what it allows, and how to choose your starting point.

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ACT

ACT Real Estate CPD & Licence Renewal: What Agents Should Know

How ACT CPD works, how it connects to your licence renewal, and how to complete your annual 12-point requirement online with a completion certificate for each unit.

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Real estate training looks different depending on where you are in your career. Here's how to find the right path.

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Real Estate Courses by State

Find nationally recognised qualifications for your state delivered online with full trainer support.

Choosing an RTO

Choosing an RTO

Not all online real estate courses are the same. Learn what to look for before choosing a training provider.

All States

Cheap Real Estate Courses vs Supported Training: What You Need to Know

The qualification on paper is the same regardless of who delivers it. What differs is the experience of getting there — and whether you actually finish. Here's what to look for.

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Need help choosing the right course?

Our team helps students, agents and agencies find the right course for their state, stage and situation.