Body & Jurisdiction
Australian Property Institute (API) — Australia (national).
Who Must Comply
Professional members (Associate, Provisional, Fellow, Life Fellow) — 20 points; MAPI — 10 points.
Annual CPD Requirements
20 points per CPD year (1 Jan–31 Dec). 1 point = 1 hour.
Specifics
Structured vs Unstructured: most members min 15 structured / max 5 unstructured (MAPI min 7 / max 3).
Compulsory Modules
Annual Ethics & Rules (all). Risk Management (RMM) and Current IVS for members undertaking valuation services; RVSI if doing residential mortgage work.
Who Can Deliver CPD That Counts
API and external providers. Structured examples: seminars, workshops, short courses/webinars, conferences, online learning.
Can SKILLINGS Education Courses Count?
Yes — Claimable (Self-Assessed) at 1 point/hour. Most SKILLINGS Education courses will be Structured CPD if outcomes/assessments are included.
How to Claim/Recording Keeping
Record activities in the API CPD Diary; include provider, date, format, description, points claimed, and whether it’s a compulsory area. Certificates of Compliance are issued when requirements are met.
Types of Activities Accepted
Structured: seminars, workshops, short courses, conferences, online programs, higher-ed coursework.
Unstructured: self-managed learning, private study, committee/working groups.
Evidence Needed
Keep certificates/records for activities (and API mandatory modules) for potential audit.
Assessment Required
Not strictly required for all Structured CPD, but learning objectives/outcomes (and brief assessment/interaction) are encouraged.
Oversight and Key Legislation
API CPD Policy and CPD Rules & Requirements; annual audits may apply.
Further Information
API — CPD Rules & Requirements, CPD Policy (2024 update), Member FAQs, New CPD Diary.
