Launch your real estate career in NSW with our Assistant Agent Certificate of Registration. It’s the first step toward becoming a licensed real estate agent.
This entry-level course is ideal for those taking their first step into the property industry, offering flexible delivery, no exams, and full trainer support.

This course includes 5 essential units that cover the foundations of working in real estate and trust account processes in NSW, delivered across only 3 sets of assessments:
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
To work in real estate in New South Wales, you need to complete the Assistant Agent Course (Certificate of Registration) and then apply to NSW Fair Trading for your certificate.
It’s the entry-level role in real estate in NSW. Assistant Agents support licensed real estate agents in daily operations, helping them gain industry experience while working towards a Class 2 licence.
You have up to 6 months from the time you receive your login details. But since the course is self-paced, you can complete it faster depending on your availability and experience.
No exams. The course includes 3 sets of open-book assessments via our user-friendly online portal. You’ll receive full support from trainers whenever you need help.
Once you finish the course, you apply through NSW Fair Trading. They’ll review your application and issue your Assistant Agent Certificate of Registration if you meet all requirements.
You can start working in real estate once NSW Fair Trading approves your registration. You must work under the supervision of a Class 1 licensed agent and cannot act independently.
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