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Getting into real estate can be tricky to navigate but Validum Institute, the leading provider of real estate courses Sydney, can assist and mentor you for success in your real estate or property career. We service all areas of New South Wales including the Eastern, Western, Southern and Northern Suburbs of Sydney, Blue Mountains and all other regional areas.
- Leading real estate course provider for nearly a decade, Validum has trained over 12,000 real estate agents and property managers.
Over 1,200 5-Star Google and Facebook Reviews attesting to our reputation as a trusted real estate industry brand.
Nationally recognised courses and industry compliant with New South Wales Fair Trading.
Award-nominated STATE OF THE ART learning portal and courses have received industry praise (Australian Training Awards and Telstra Business Award Nominees 2023).
Study the way you want with our online training support to suit your lifestyle and budget.
Trainers and assessors are experienced agents and property managers working in the real world.
Please note, as we are not a CRICOS Registered Training Organisation, we are unable to accept enrolments from those who are living in Australia on a student visa (subclass 500-series).
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The Certificate of Registration (New South Wales Assistant Agent) course comprises
- 5 Nationally Recognised Units of Competency. Click here to see
- Only 3 Specially Designed Sets of Assessments
- Complete As Fast As You Like (You Have Up To 6 Months To Complete)

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NSW Class 2 Real Estate Agent Licence (Sales stream) course comprises
- 18 Nationally Recognised Units of Competency. Click here to see
- Only 8 Specially Designed Sets of Assessments
- Complete As Fast As You Like (You Have Up To 12 Months To Complete)
- On Successful Completion, You will Receive a CPP41419 Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice

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NSW Class 2 Real Estate Agent Licence(Property Management stream) course comprises
- 18 Nationally Recognised Units of Competency. Click here to see
- Only 10 Specially Designed Sets of Assessments
- Complete As Fast As You Like (You Have Up To 12 Months To Complete)
- On Successful Completion, You will Receive a CPP41419 Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice
Why Choose Validum?
We’ve trained over 12,000 students so we understand you want your questions answered fast and when you do need it. Read our 1200+ 5-star reviews below!
Contact our trainers personally, via phone or zoom! We employ fully qualified agents and property managers, so you can learn from people with real industry experience.
No Exams – Open-Book assessments via our very user-friendly interactive learner portal.
Validum can customise plans to suit your budget. Call us to discuss the terms and conditions and also course options.
Want help getting a job? We connect you with agencies and dedicated industry recruiters.
Validum Institute is Nationally Recognised provider which means they deliver approved and compliant training for the real estate industry that is recognised across Sydney and NSW.
Frequently Asked Questions
What course do I need to complete to start working in the real estate industry?
For new entrants wanting to start working in real estate in Sydney or New South Wales, a Certificate of Registration is required from NSW Fair Trading before you can start work as an Assistant Agent. This will allow you to work in real estate sales, property management, stock and station or strata management, but you must be employed and supervised by the Licensee in Charge of an agency (Class 1 Agent).
What is the difference between a Certificate of Registerion and a Class 1 or 2 Real Estate Agent Licence?
- The Certificate of Registration is the entry level registration needed before you can work as an Assistant Agent in Sydney or NSW under the supervision of the Licensee in Charge of an agency (who needs to hold a Class 1 Licence).
The maximum term of the Certificate of Registration is 4 years. Within this 4 year period, a Certificate of Registration holder is required to complete the CPP41419 Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice qualification and apply for a Class 2 Real Estate Agent Licence (if they want to remain in the industry).
A Certificate of Registration holder must have a minimum of 12 months experience working as an Assistant Agent before they can progress to a Class 2 Licence.
- A Class 2 Real Estate Agent Licence will allow you to act as a real estate agent (either as a selling agent and/or a buyer’s agent), and otherwise perform all the functions and activities of a real estate agent in sales or property management – including but not limited to negotiating with clients and vendors, collecting rent, deposits, bond payments and fees related to a lease, licence or contract etc..
But a Class 2 Licence holder cannot open or manage a trust account, or act as the Licensee in Charge of an agency.
- A Class 1 Real Estate Agent Licence allows you to carry out the same authorised activities as a Class 2 licence holder, PLUS act as a licensee in charge, work for yourself as an independent agent, and open and authorise trust account transactions.
The Class 1 Licence is the highest real estate licence issued by NSW Fair Trading. You need to complete a CPP51122 – Diploma of Property (Agency Management) and hold a Class 2 Licence for at least 2 years before you can apply for the Class 1 Licence.
How long does it take to complete a course?
The great thing about doing your real estate course with Validum Institute is that you are able to do the course at your pace, in your own time, to suit your schedule.
- Assistant Agent (Certificate of Registration) course – you have 6 months starting from the day we send you your login details.
- CPP41419 Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice (Class 2 Agent) – you have 12 months starting from the day we send you your login details. * CPP41419 Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice (NSW Class 2 Agent) coming soon.
You must submit all your Assessments 14 days before your Course Expiry Date to allow for marking and any resubmissions.
Unless prior arrangements have been made with Validum, we will not accept any assessments submitted after 14 days prior to your Course Expiry Date.
Our courses are self-paced, which means that it may not necessarily take you that long to complete your course. The length of time it takes you to complete your course depends on various factors, such as your experience and the amount of time you have available for self-paced study.
The Units of Competency (Units) in our current courses are from the CPP41419 Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice qualification.
What do I do after I complete my course?
After you complete real estate courses Sydney and receive your Statement of Attainment, you can apply to NSW Fair Trading for your Certificate of Registration or licence to enable you to commence work.
CLICK HERE for detailed information on how to apply for your Certificate of Registration or Licence with NSW Fair Trading.
What can I do with a Certificate of Registration?
The Certificate of Registration will allow you to work in NSW as an Assistant Agent in real estate sales or property management, stock and station or strata management. As an Assistant Agent you must be employed by a licence holder and supervised by a licensee in charge.
A Certificate of Registration is issued by NSW Fair Trading and is issued for a four-year term and is not renewable. Within the four-year period Certificate of Registration holders must complete the CPP41419 Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice qualification and progress to a Class 2 licence.
What is Continuing Professional Development (CPD)?
Continuing professional development (CPD) is a requirement to keep your Certificate of Registration or Licence current and is required to be completed annually by NSW Fair Trading. CLICK HERE for more information on the CPD requirements in NSW.
