From July 2026, NSW Fair Trading has changed the CPD requirements.
HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
There is no online self-paced learning option for CPD this year. Your learning can only take place via interactive webinar or face-to face with limited numbers of 25 and 40 attendees respectively.
We have multiple locations right across the city, coast and country. Please view our training calendar below for the nearest location.
WHICH TOPICS DO I NEED TO COMPLETE
CLASS 1 AGENTS - Additional ACCREDITED training
In addition to completing the required Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for your area of practice, Class 1 licence holders must also complete the following mandatory training requirements.
Part 1 – Class 1 Business Leader's Forum 2026-27
Class 1 licence holders are required to attend NSW Fair Trading accredited event(s) as part of their annual CPD obligations.
The below topics will be delivered via Interactive Webinar or in-rooms:
Part 2 – AUSTRAC's "Smart real estate agent's guide to AML/CTF" course
Class 1 licence holders working in the relevant areas of practice* must also complete AUSTRAC's "Smart real estate agent's guide to AML/CTF" course. This requirement sits outsdie NSW Fair Trading's accredited forum framework and is separate from the mandatory CPD topics delivered by Approved Providers. To access this course, click on the below link:
* Relevant areas of practice: Residential Real Estate Sales; Buyers Agency; Commercial Real Estate; Business Broking; Stock and Station Agency
Must complete a total of 7 hours of CPD training.
7 hours on the compulsory topics, which can be studied via interactive webinar or face-to-face.
Must complete a total of 7 hours of CPD training.
7 hours on the compulsory topics, which can be studied via interactive webinar or face-to-face.
Must complete a total of 7 hours of CPD training.
7 hours on the compulsory topics, which can be studied via interactive webinar or face-to-face.
Must complete a total of 6 hours of CPD training.
6 hours on the compulsory topics, which can be studied via interactive webinar.
Must complete a total of 4 hours of CPD training.
4 hours on the compulsory topics, which can be studied via interactive webinar.
On-site (Short-term) Residential Property Managers Topics via WebinarIf you hold more than one licence category or carry out work across multiple areas of practice, you may be required to complete additional compulsory CPD topics to meet NSW Fair Trading requirements.
Our Add-On Workshops have been designed to help you complete only the additional compulsory topics required for your other licence category or area(s) of practice, without repeating topics you've already completed.
If you're unsure which add-on workshop you need, our team can help you identify the correct training based on your licence category and the areas of practice you undertake.
Class 1 licence holders are required to attend a 5-Hour NSW Fair Trading accredited event as part of their annual CPD obligations.
Think Real Estate is now approved by NSW Fair Trading to deliver this accredited event for the 2026–27 CPD year.
View available workshop dates and book your place below.
Class 1 licence holders working in the relevant areas of practice* must also complete AUSTRAC’s “Smart real estate agent’s guide to AML/CTF” training.
This is a separate requirement from the 5-hour NSW Fair Trading accredited event and the compulsory CPD topics delivered by NSW Fair Trading Approved Providers.
AUSTRAC training can be completed through either:
If completing the training through AUSTRAC’s self-paced program, licence holders should retain their completion certificate. If completing it through the train-the-trainer model, they should retain records confirming completion of the training.
Relevant areas of practice
Important: The mandatory CPD topic Supervision Guidelines and AML/CTF in agency practice remains a separate CPD requirement. It focuses on the practical application of supervision, governance, systems, controls and AML/CTF obligations within agency practice.
Failure to comply with CPD requirements may result in fines of up to $11,000, or the suspension or cancellation of a licence or certificate.
Licensed agents must complete all compulsory requirements relevant to their licence category and area of practice.
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