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ACT real estate agents are required to complete 12 CPD points per year to maintain their licence — confirm the specific requirement for your licence class with Access Canberra. CPD is directly linked to licence renewal in the ACT. Archer Institute offers ACT CPD units online, 24/7, with a completion certificate issued for each unit.
If you hold a real estate licence in the ACT, CPD is not an optional extra — it is a condition of keeping that licence current. The ACT Government ties CPD directly to licence renewal, which means falling behind on your professional development can create real problems when renewal time comes around.
This guide covers what ACT CPD involves, how it connects to your licence renewal, and how to complete your annual requirement online through Archer Institute — without taking time out of your working week.
Not sure which ACT CPD units you need? Call 1800 069 273 and speak with the Archer team before you enrol.
CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. It is structured annual training that licensed real estate professionals in the ACT must complete to maintain their licence and stay compliant with ACT Government requirements.
Unlike some states where CPD feels loosely connected to licensing, the ACT system is explicit — CPD is directly tied to licence renewal. It is not something you can delay or defer without consequence. The ACT Government manages real estate licensing through Access Canberra, which sets both the CPD requirements and the licence renewal process.
The ACT real estate market is regulated to protect the people who buy, sell, and rent property in the territory. CPD is one of the tools the ACT Government uses to ensure that licensed professionals are staying current — with legislation, with compliance obligations, and with the expectations of modern property practice.
For ACT agents, this is not a bureaucratic box-tick. It is a professional obligation that comes with holding a real estate licence. Agents who engage with CPD seriously tend to be better positioned to advise clients, manage risk, and keep up with the regulatory changes that affect their work every year.
The ACT CPD requirement is 12 CPD points per year for real estate licence holders. We recommend confirming the specific current requirement for your licence class and the applicable deadline directly with Access Canberra.
What we can tell you about how ACT CPD is generally structured:
If you hold a Class 1, Class 2, or Class 3 licence in the ACT, your CPD obligations may vary. Confirm the current requirements for your class with Access Canberra before enrolling.
In the ACT, CPD is not optional at renewal time — it is part of the renewal evidence. When you apply to renew your real estate licence, you need to demonstrate that your CPD requirement has been met. Missing your CPD can delay or complicate your renewal.
The practical implication: don't leave CPD until the month before your renewal date. Completing your 12 points progressively across the year — a few units at a time — means there is no last-minute scramble and your renewal paperwork is clean.
Archer's online delivery model is designed for exactly this: short, focused units you can complete at any point in the year, on your own schedule, rather than committing to a full-day course near your deadline.
Some CPD topics are set by the ACT Government as compulsory for all licence holders. These are non-negotiable and typically cover current legislative requirements, consumer protection obligations, and compliance topics relevant to the ACT market. Confirm the current mandatory topics with Access Canberra for your licence class.
Beyond mandatory requirements, agents can select professional development units from an approved pool of topics — things like negotiation, property management, risk management, sales practice, and business leadership. These elective units count toward your annual point total.
Archer Institute offers CPD units available to ACT licence holders, online and self-paced. Units are delivered through the student portal and available 24/7. A completion certificate is issued for each unit.
1. Know your annual deadline. Your renewal date sets the clock. Confirm your CPD deadline with Access Canberra and work backwards from there — don't leave all 12 points to the last month.
2. Confirm what you need. Check with Access Canberra which mandatory topics apply to your licence class this year, and how many points are required in total. If you are unsure, call the Archer team — we can help you understand what is typically required.
3. Enrol in your CPD units online. Archer's ACT CPD units are available immediately after enrolment. Log into the student portal and start studying when it suits you — morning, evening, or across a few sessions through the week.
4. Complete each unit and download your certificate. A completion certificate is issued for each unit upon finishing. Keep these on file — they are your evidence of compliance for your licence renewal.
5. Renew your licence with Access Canberra. Once your CPD points are complete and evidenced, you have what you need for your renewal. Confirm the current renewal process with Access Canberra directly.
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Online, 24/7, self-paced. No fixed class times, no commute, no scheduling headaches. Complete your ACT CPD points progressively throughout the year — a unit here, a unit there — rather than cramming it all into a single day.
Completion certificate for every unit. Each unit comes with a certificate — ready to be filed for your renewal records or produced as evidence if you are ever audited.
Built for working agents. Archer's CPD units are designed to be completed between appointments, in the evenings, or on weekends. They are short, focused, and structured around the way real estate professionals actually work.
Real support if you need it. Got a question about your ACT CPD requirement or which unit to select? Call 1800 069 273 or email info@archerinstitute.edu.au — you will reach the Archer team directly.
The ACT CPD requirement is 12 CPD points per year for real estate licence holders. We recommend confirming the specific current requirement for your licence class directly with Access Canberra.
Yes. Archer Institute's ACT CPD is delivered entirely online and is available 24/7 through the student portal. A completion certificate is issued upon finishing each unit.
Failing to complete your required CPD can affect your ability to renew your ACT real estate licence. Contact Access Canberra if you are concerned about your compliance status.
ACT real estate licences must be renewed periodically, and CPD completion is part of the renewal process. Completing your annual CPD keeps your licence renewal on track — confirm the current renewal process with Access Canberra.
Short, focused units available 24/7. Complete at your own pace and receive your certificate on the spot.
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