The Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice prepares you to launch or advance your career in the fast-paced property industry.
You’ll gain the essential knowledge and practical experience needed to help clients buy, sell, lease, and manage properties — all while staying compliant with NSW real estate law.

Through hands-on learning and simulated industry experiences, this qualification equips you with the professional and ethical skills required to succeed as a real estate agent, property manager, or sales representative. Whether you’re new to real estate or looking to upgrade your qualifications, this course provides the foundation for a rewarding and dynamic career helping people find their dream homes.

The Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice – together with 12 months of working experience - is required to become a licensed (Class 2 license) Real Estate Agent in NSW. There are 18 units of competency in the qualification. Learners who have completed the Assistant Agent Course only need to complete 13 units, as that course is made up of 5 core units from the Cert IV.

• This is the key qualification required by NSW Fair Trading to hold a Class 2 Real Estate Licence (full agent).
• If you’re currently an Assistant Agent, this is your step to greater responsibility, independence and earning potential.
• This qualification equips you to act as a sales agent, manage property, handle trust accounts, compliance, legal documentation etc.
• It also opens pathways to more senior roles (e.g. property management, agency management, eventual Licensee in Charge).

Delivery Mode

Blended: Due to the hybrid nature of this mode, students will have more flexibility to conduct the course at their own pace. Learners will be required to attend online sessions, virtual classes & workshops to conduct training and assessment.

To be eligible to enrol, learners must: 

• Be 16+ years old
• a Certificate of Registration / Assistant Agent registration (if enrolling in the 13-unit course: other learners must enrol in the full 18 unit course)
• Basic language, literacy, numeracy & digital capability
• Have or obtain a USI (Unique Student Identifier)
• Access to a computer and internet, ability to upload documents/video etc.
• All learners must complete a language, literacy, numeracy & digital (LLND) check prior to starting the course

• Case studies, role plays, assignments, scenario analysis.

You may be eligible for credit if you have relevant prior experience/qualifications.

This qualification is ideal for individuals who:

• Aspire to begin or progress their career in the real estate and property services sector.

• Want to meet NSW licensing requirements and work legally as a real estate agent.

• Are seeking roles that involve property sales, management, or client relationship building.

• Current Assistant Agents seeking full licensing
• Real estate workers wanting to advance into higher-paid roles
• Agents in other jurisdictions wanting to become licensed in NSW
• Career progression: after Class 2 licence, you can move toward managing portfolios, senior roles, or do the Diploma course to be a Principal / Licensee in Charge

Career outcomes include:

• Real Estate Agent

• Property Manager

• Real Estate Salesperson

• Real Estate Representative

• Buyer’s Agent

• Property Portfolio Officer

• Leasing Consultant

Course Fee (18 units): $2450

Current Promotion: $1850

*$950 upon enrolment and $900 upon completion.

**This promotion limited-time offer and is only available until 31 January. 

Course Fee (13 units): $1450 

Minimum 6 months, maximum 18 months (depending on experience, study load capacity, pace of learning, other work/life commitments).

Core Units

• CPPREP4001 Prepare for professional practice in real estate
• CPPREP4002 Access and interpret ethical practice in real estate
• CPPREP4003 Access and interpret legislation in real estate
• CPPREP4004 Establish marketing and communication profiles in real estate
• CPPREP4005 Prepare to work with real estate trust accounts

Elective Units

Group A - Residential Property Sales

• CPPREP4101 Appraise property for sale or lease
• CPPREP4102 Market property
• CPPREP4103 Establish vendor relationships
• CPPREP4104 Establish buyer relationships
• CPPREP4105 Sell property

Group B - Reisdential Property Management

• CPPREP4121 Establish landlord relationships
• CPPREP4122 Manage tenant relationships
• CPPREP4123 Manage tenancy
• CPPREP4124 End tenancy
• CPPREP4125 Transact in trust accounts  

Group L - Administration Management/Office Support

• BSBHRM415 Coordinate recruitment and onboarding
• SIRXMGT001 Supervise and support frontline team members
• BSBTWK301 Use inclusive work practices

What You’ll Learn

18 units of competency (core, prescribed and electives) including:

• • Appraise properties for sale or lease.

  • Build relationships with vendors, buyers, landlords, and tenants.

  • Manage and end tenancies in compliance with NSW law.

  • Conduct and complete property auctions.

  • Present professionally in tribunal settings.

  • Access and interpret ethical and legislative requirements in real estate practice.

Upon successful completion, you’ll receive a Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice (CPP41419) — a nationally accredited qualification.

This certificate provides the educational foundation required to apply for your Class 2 Real Estate Agent Licence with NSW Fair Trading, enabling you to conduct real estate sales and property management services in NSW.

This qualification is recognised nationally under the Australian Qualifications Framework.

• You will receive your CPP41419 Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice qualification.
• You become eligible to apply to NSW Fair Trading for a Class 2 Real Estate Licence.
• You can operate as a licensed real estate agent under law.

Students will be provided with a range of support services throughout their study including:

• LLN & trainer support,
• Webinars
• Learning management system
• Assessment support
• Resources
• Online help
• Student forums