Queensland real estate licensees need zero CPD points — because Queensland doesn't use a points or hours system at all. Instead, you must complete two OFT-approved CPD sessions every CPD year: either one Type 1 and one Type 2 session, or two Type 1 sessions. Two Type 2 sessions on their own never satisfy the requirement.

If you've searched "how many CPD points QLD real estate" and found conflicting answers, you're not alone — plenty of AI tools and even some training providers still talk about "points," a carryover from NSW-style systems. Queensland never adopted that model. Here's what the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) actually requires.

Why the "CPD points" search gets the wrong answer

Several states run real estate CPD on a points or hours tally — complete enough points before your renewal and you're compliant. Queensland doesn't work that way. The Office of Fair Trading requires you to complete 2 approved CPD sessions every CPD year to keep your property industry licence or registration, with some exemptions applying. There's no running tally, no minimum hours to log, and no points to bank. You either complete the two approved sessions in your CPD year, or you don't.

This matters because a licensee searching "how many CPD points QLD real estate" and acting on a points-based answer could complete the wrong combination of sessions (for example, two Type 2 sessions) and still be non-compliant come renewal time.

What actually counts: two approved sessions

Under the OFT framework, you choose one of two combinations:

  • One Type 1 session + one Type 2 session, or
  • Two Type 1 sessions

You can choose to complete either a Type 1 session and a Type 2 session, or 2 of the Type 1 sessions. Two Type 2 sessions never counts — you need at least one Type 1 in the mix.

Type 1 sessions build core skills tied to the property training package, covering topics like sales, property management, auctions and tenant relationships. Type 2 sessions are broader industry-relevant topics — things like legislative updates, trust accounts or consumer protection — and are designed to promote and improve industry-relevant skills, not based on the property training package units of competency, with the OFT publishing a list of approved Type 2 sessions on its website.

If you're covering your Type 1 obligation, sessions such as Sell Property, Manage Tenant Relationships or Conduct and Complete Sale by Auction fit the bill. For a Type 2 session, options include Understanding the Form 6 or Managing Rent Arrears Effectively. Browse the full list on the QRET courses page.

How to check a session is actually approved

Not every training session marketed as "CPD" counts in Queensland. Approved sessions carry a code in the format QLDCPD2025xxxx (or the relevant year), and the OFT confirms this directly: look for session codes beginning with 'QLDCPD20' or complete an approved unit under the national property services training package.

Two traps worth flagging:

  • Interstate approval doesn't transfer. A session approved for CPD in NSW, Victoria or elsewhere does not count toward your Queensland obligation, even if it covers similar content.
  • Always check the code, not just the marketing. A course described as "CPD" without a QLDCPD code attached isn't approved for Queensland purposes.

If in doubt, the session provider should be able to quote you the code on request.

When your CPD year starts and ends

Unlike a calendar-year system, your CPD year is personal to you. It is based on the date your licence or registration was issued, which means your CPD year is specific to you, and any CPD you complete before your first CPD year starts won't count toward your mandatory requirements. The OFT publishes a CPD calculator so you can enter your original issue date and see exactly when your CPD year begins.

If you hold more than one licence or registration, the earliest issue date sets your CPD year, and if you upgrade or change your licence, your CPD year moves to the new issue date.

Mandatory CPD itself only began on 6 June 2025, so this is still a relatively new system for many licensees.

Who's exempt

A handful of situations mean you don't need to complete CPD for a given year. You don't need to complete CPD training if your current licence or registration was first issued less than 12 months ago, your licence was deactivated for most of your CPD year, or you hold a limited real estate agent licence for affordable housing or business letting. In other words, brand-new licensees get a 12-month grace period before their first CPD year kicks in.

You can also apply for an exemption in a specific CPD year if you can't complete your CPD due to exceptional circumstances.

Keeping proof — and what you'll actually receive

Once you finish a session, the provider has to give you evidence. Once you complete a session, the CPD provider must supply you with proof of completion, such as a certificate or statement of attainment, and you must keep the proof-of-completion document for 5 years and produce it to the OFT on request.

A couple of practical notes:

  • You don't need to notify the Office of Fair Trading when you've completed your CPD — from 6 June 2026 you'll only need to confirm your CPD status when renewing or restoring your licence, and you don't need to send certificates to the OFT.
  • The OFT can't process your renewal application until your CPD is complete, so it pays to finish your sessions before lodging your renewal rather than leaving it to the last minute.

QRET's sessions issue a Statement of Completion rather than an accreditation certificate — our CPD is non-accredited professional development, built specifically to satisfy OFT Type 1 and Type 2 requirements, not a nationally recognised qualification.

Frequently asked questions

How many CPD points do QLD real estate agents need?

None. Queensland doesn't use a points or hours system. You need two OFT-approved sessions per CPD year — one Type 1 and one Type 2, or two Type 1 sessions.

Can I do two Type 2 sessions instead of mixing types?

No. You can choose to complete either a Type 1 session and a Type 2 session, or 2 of the Type 1 sessions — two Type 2 sessions alone doesn't meet the requirement.

Does a CPD session approved in another state count in Queensland?

No. Only sessions carrying a Queensland approval code count. Look for session codes beginning with 'QLDCPD20' or complete an approved unit under the national property services training package.

How long do I need to keep my certificates?

Yes, you must keep a record of completion for five years, and produce it to the OFT if asked.

When does my CPD year start?

Your CPD year runs from the anniversary of your licence or registration issue date — it's individual to you, not the calendar year. Use the OFT's CPD calculator to check your dates, and remember new licensees are exempt for their first 12 months.

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