Certified Development Practitioner course
Gain the practical skills you need, led by industry experts. Our self-paced online learning program consists of nine learning modules. Each module explores practical components of property development.
Key learning outcomes of the program are:
- Re-development of heritage sites
- How to market a property successfully
- Emerging development trends
- How to solve problems on your site
Who is this program designed for?
- Professionals looking to add to their skillset
- Property professionals seeking a career change in the property development sector
- Early Career Graduates – students using this certification as a stepping-stone from a university degree into the workforce
The Certified Development Practitioner program, designed in conjunction with universities, offers a unique program designed to cover the essential study areas of property development, with a practical industry-based approach.
Pricing
$2,950
All fees include GST however a transaction fee may be applied.
Program Pathways
The Development Practitioner Program offers two pathways –
- API Member – Full certification pathway ‘Certified Development Practitioner’
- Non-Member – Non-certification pathway ’Development Practitioner’
Program Outline
- Introduction to Property Development
- Feasibility Analysis & Management
- Ethics & Professional Conduct
- Risk Management
- Contracts & Legal Frameworks
- Construction
- Sustainability
- Project Management
- Property Marketing
- Elective: Assessment Certification
Are there any pre-requisites?
There are no pre-requisites to undertake the non-certification pathway – Development Practitioner program.
For those who wish to become Certified and select Elective: Module 10 – Assessment Certification, you are required to be either:
- A current API Member (MAPI or above)
- Apply to become an API MAPI (Member of the Australian Property Institute) member
For those who aren’t a current member of the API, or hold a Student or Connect membership, and would like to apply for their API MAPI membership click here.
MAPI membership requires:
- Completion of a university degree (or equivalent), or
- Work experience in the property industry for a period of three years or more
- Must not be currently undertaking valuation work, with an exception to those working within the public sector
How much does it cost?
Resources
How to set up an API account to purchase the program
