From 6 June 2025, Continuing Professional Development (CPD) became mandatory for Queensland property industry licence and registration holders.
To maintain your licence or registration, you must complete approved CPD each CPD year.
CPD Requirements at a Glance
- 2 approved CPD sessions required per CPD year
- CPD year is based on your licence issue anniversary date
- You can complete:
- 1 Type 1 + 1 Type 2 OR
- 2 Type 1 sessions
- Proof of completion must be retained for 5 years
Official requirements:
👉 View CPD requirements on the Queensland Government (Office of Fair Trading) website
CPD Pathways Available Through REAA
Queensland CPD requirements include both structured CPD sessions and accredited training options.
REAA provides two compliant pathways:
Accredited CPP Units (Nationally Recognised Training)
Complete a nationally recognised unit of competency that may be recognised toward your CPD obligations — while building formal qualification outcomes beyond minimum compliance.
CPD Recognition
The Queensland Office of Fair Trading (OFT) outlines that nationally recognised units of competency from the CPP Property Services Training Package may be recognised toward Type 1 CPD requirements where relevant to your licence category.
You can review the current CPD framework directly on the OFT website here:
👉 View OFT CPD Framework Guidance
Why choose an accredited unit?
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- Nationally recognised training framework (CPP Property Services)
- May satisfy Type 1 CPD requirements
- Contributes toward Certificate IV or Diploma pathways
- Higher professional value than minimum CPD attendance
- Statement of Attainment issued upon successful completion
These units are delivered from nationally endorsed training packages, including:
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- CPP41419 Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice
- CPP51122 Diploma of Property (Agency Management)
Dual Benefit for Queensland Agents
For professionals looking to upgrade their licence or progress toward a full qualification:
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- Units count toward your annual CPD requirements (where applicable)
- Units also contribute toward formal qualification upgrade pathways
This allows you to maintain compliance while progressing your career.
Type 2 CPD (OFT Approved Sessions)
Structured CPD sessions aligned with the Queensland Office of Fair Trading (OFT) CPD framework, designed to meet your annual compliance requirements.
Type 2 CPD is suitable for real estate agents, property managers, licensees, resident letting agents and auctioneers who must complete approved CPD each CPD year.
What Is Type 2 CPD?
Type 2 CPD focuses on practical industry knowledge, compliance obligations and professional standards relevant to your licence category.
Under the OFT framework, you may complete:
• 1 Type 1 session + 1 Type 2 session
• OR 2 Type 1 sessions
(Refer to the OFT website for full CPD requirements.)
What You Receive with REAA Type 2 CPD
✔ OFT-approved CPD sessions
✔ Structured delivery (online or live options)
✔ Completion verification and assessment
✔ Certificate issued upon successful completion
✔ Compliance-aligned content reflecting current regulatory priorities
Browse Available Type 2 Sessions
👉 View All Type 2 CPD Courses
👉 See Upcoming Live Sessions
Compliance Note
All Type 2 CPD sessions delivered by REAA align with the CPD framework outlined by the Queensland Office of Fair Trading.
CPD recognition is subject to completion requirements and licence category applicability.