Entry to the API is based on the educational qualifications and experience of each applicant.
We collaborate closely with the education sector to ensure that our accredited courses maintain the highest standards, promoting excellence within our community.
For details on accreditation periods, University endorsements, or if your course has CPV*, click the “More Info” link. If you have questions about your chosen course’s suitability for API membership, our Learning & Development Team is here to help.
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Certifications Key:
- CAM – Certified Asset Manager
- CCPM – Certified Commercial Property Manager
- CDP – Certified Development Practitioner
- CfacM – Certified Facilities Manager
- CFM – Certified Funds Manager
- CPP – Certified Property Practitioner
- CPV – Certified Practising Valuer
- RPV – Residential Property Valuer
Join us in advancing the property industry’s knowledge and standards through API-accredited education. We’re here to support your professional journey.
Accredited Courses
Period of Accreditation: 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2029
The following Conditions of API Accreditation apply:
- Entry into the program is in accordance with the API’s Accreditation Policy (2013).
- The Bachelor of Property Economics is endorsed for Associate Membership with Certified Property Practitioner (CPP) certification, Certified Practising Valuer (CPV) certification, Certified Commercial Property Manager (CCPM), Certified Funds Manager (CFM) and Certified Asset Manager (CAM).
- Course Accreditation is conditional on the submission of an Annual Report. The Report Template will be provided by the API and the submission date is 31 March each year.
- The API can withdraw accreditation of the program at any time if the program fails to meet Institute Standards and requirements, and the University of Technology Sydney is required to update the Institute of any changes to the endorsed programs.
Period of Accreditation: 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2029
The following Conditions of API Accreditation apply:
- Entry into the program is in accordance with the API’s Accreditation Policy (2013).
- The Master of Real Estate Investment is endorsed for Associate Membership with Certified Funds Manager (CFM).
- Course Accreditation is conditional on the submission of an Annual Report. The Report Template will be provided by the API and the submission date is 31 March each year.
- The API can withdraw accreditation of the program at any time if the program fails to meet Institute Standards and requirements, and the University of Technology Sydney is required to update the Institute of any changes to the endorsed programs.
Period of Accreditation: 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2029
The following Conditions of API Accreditation apply:
- Entry into the program is in accordance with the API’s Accreditation Policy (2013).
- The Master of Property Development (online) is endorsed for Associate Membership with Certified Property Practitioner (CPP), Certified Practising Valuer (CPV), Residential Property Valuer (RPV), Certified Development Practitioner (CDP), Certified Commercial Property Manager (CCPM) and Certified Facilities Manager (CfacM).
- Course Accreditation is conditional on the submission of an Annual Report. The Report Template will be provided by the API and the submission date is 31 March each year.
- The API can withdraw accreditation of the program at any time if the program fails to meet Institute Standards and requirements, and the University of Technology Sydney is required to update the Institute of any changes to the endorsed programs.
Period of Accreditation: 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2029
The following Conditions of API Accreditation apply:
- Entry into the program is in accordance with the API’s Accreditation Policy (2013).
- The Bachelor of Property Economics is endorsed for Associate Membership with Certified Property Practitioner (CPP) certification, Certified Practising Valuer (CPV) certification, Certified Commercial Property Manager (CCPM), Certified Funds Manager (CFM) and Certified Asset Manager (CAM).
- Course Accreditation is conditional on the submission of an Annual Report. The Report Template will be provided by the API and the submission date is 31 March each year.
- The API can withdraw accreditation of the program at any time if the program fails to meet Institute Standards and requirements, and the University of Technology Sydney is required to update the Institute of any changes to the endorsed programs.
Period of Accreditation: 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2029
The following Conditions of API Accreditation apply:
- Entry into the program is in accordance with the API’s Accreditation Policy (2013).
- The Master of Property Development is accredited for Certified Property Practitioner (CPP), Certified Practicing Valuer (CPV) and Residential Practicing Valuer (RPV) with the condition that along with core subjects the following subjects are completed as a CPV core:
- a. 17775 Land Acquisition Statutory Valuation and Litigation
b. 17556 Investment Property Valuation
- a. 17775 Land Acquisition Statutory Valuation and Litigation
- Course Accreditation is conditional on the submission of an Annual Report. The Report Template will be provided by the API and the submission date is 31 March each year.
- The API can withdraw accreditation of the program at any time if the program fails to meet Institute Standards and requirements, and the University of Technology Sydney is required to update the Institute of any changes to the endorsed programs.
Period of Accreditation: 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2029
The following Conditions of API Accreditation apply:
- Entry into the program is in accordance with the API’s Accreditation Policy (2013).
- The Graduate Diploma in Property Development is endorsed for Associate Membership with Certified Development Practitioner (CDP) and Certified Property Practitioner (CPP).
- Course Accreditation is conditional on the submission of an Annual Report. The Report Template will be provided by the API and the submission date is 31 March each year.
- The API can withdraw accreditation of the program at any time if the program fails to meet Institute Standards and requirements, and the University of Technology Sydney is required to update the Institute of any changes to the endorsed programs.
Bachelor of Property Economics / Bachelor of Arts in International Studies
University of Technology Sydney
More infoPeriod of Accreditation: 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2029
The following Conditions of API Accreditation apply:
- Entry into the program is in accordance with the API’s Accreditation Policy (2013).
- The Bachelor of Property Economics is endorsed for Associate Membership with Certified Property Practitioner (CPP) certification, Certified Practising Valuer (CPV) certification, Certified Commercial Property Manager (CCPM), Certified Funds Manager (CFM) and Certified Asset Manager (CAM).
- Course Accreditation is conditional on the submission of an Annual Report. The Report Template will be provided by the API and the submission date is 31 March each year.
- The API can withdraw accreditation of the program at any time if the program fails to meet Institute Standards and requirements, and the University of Technology Sydney is required to update the Institute of any changes to the endorsed programs.
Period of Accreditation: 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2029
The following Conditions of API Accreditation apply:
- Entry into the program is in accordance with the API’s Accreditation Policy (2013).
- The Master of Property Development is accredited for Certified Property Practitioner (CPP), Certified Practicing Valuer (CPV) and Residential Practicing Valuer (RPV) with the condition that along with core subjects the following subjects are completed as a CPV core:
- a. 17775 Land Acquisition Statutory Valuation and Litigation
b. 17556 Investment Property Valuation
- a. 17775 Land Acquisition Statutory Valuation and Litigation
- Course Accreditation is conditional on the submission of an Annual Report. The Report Template will be provided by the API and the submission date is 31 March each year.
- The API can withdraw accreditation of the program at any time if the program fails to meet Institute Standards and requirements, and the University of Technology Sydney is required to update the Institute of any changes to the endorsed programs.
Period of Accreditation: 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2029
The following Conditions of API Accreditation apply:
- Entry into the program is in accordance with the API’s Accreditation Policy (2013).
- The Master of Property Development is accredited for Certified Property Practitioner (CPP), Certified Practicing Valuer (CPV) and Residential Practicing Valuer (RPV) with the condition that along with core subjects the following subjects are completed as a CPV core:
- a. 17775 Land Acquisition Statutory Valuation and Litigation
b. 17556 Investment Property Valuation
- a. 17775 Land Acquisition Statutory Valuation and Litigation
- Course Accreditation is conditional on the submission of an Annual Report. The Report Template will be provided by the API and the submission date is 31 March each year.
- The API can withdraw accreditation of the program at any time if the program fails to meet Institute Standards and requirements, and the University of Technology Sydney is required to update the Institute of any changes to the endorsed programs.
Period of Accreditation: 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2029
The following Conditions of API Accreditation apply:
- Entry into the program is in accordance with the API’s Accreditation Policy (2013).
- The Master of Property Development is accredited for Certified Property Practitioner (CPP), Certified Practicing Valuer (CPV) and Residential Practicing Valuer (RPV) with the condition that along with core subjects the following subjects are completed as a CPV core:
- a. 17775 Land Acquisition Statutory Valuation and Litigation
b. 17556 Investment Property Valuation
- a. 17775 Land Acquisition Statutory Valuation and Litigation
- Course Accreditation is conditional on the submission of an Annual Report. The Report Template will be provided by the API and the submission date is 31 March each year.
- The API can withdraw accreditation of the program at any time if the program fails to meet Institute Standards and requirements, and the University of Technology Sydney is required to update the Institute of any changes to the endorsed programs.
Period of Accreditation:1st January 2024 – 31st December 2028
Program code: 8144
Entry into the program is to be in accordance with the API’s Accreditation Policy.
- University of New South Wales 8144 Master Architecture/ Master of Property Development is accredited for Associated membership with the certifications: Certified Development Practitioner, Certified Facilities Manager and Certified Property Practitioner.
- Course promotional material must clearly outline entry requirements and available API certification outcomes.
- Course Accreditation is conditional on the submission of an Annual Report. The Report Template will be provided by the API by 31 March each year.
- The API can withdraw accreditation of the program at any time if the program fails to meet Institute Standards and requirements, and the University of New South Wales is required to update the Institute of any changes to the endorsed program.
Period of Accreditation:1st January 2024 – 31St December 2028
The following Conditions of API Accreditation apply:
- University of New South Wales 8127 Masters of Property Development is accredited for Associated membership with the certifications: Certified Development Practitioner, Certified Facilities Manager and Certified Property Practitioner.
- Course promotional material must clearly outline entry requirements and available API certification outcomes.
- Course Accreditation is conditional on the submission of an Annual Report. The Report Template will be provided by the API by 31 March each year.
- The API can withdraw accreditation of the program at any time if the program fails to meet Institute Standards and requirements, and the University of New South Wales is required to update the Institute of any changes to the endorsed program.
Master of Construction Project Management / Master of Property Development
University of New South Wales
More infoPeriod of Accreditation:1st January 2024 – 31st December 2028
Program code: 8318
Entry into the program is to be in accordance with the API’s Accreditation Policy.
- University of New South Wales 8318 Master of Construction Project Management/ Master of Property Development is accredited for Associated membership with the certifications: Certified Development Practitioner, Certified Facilities Manager and Certified Property Practitioner.
- Course promotional material must clearly outline entry requirements and available API certification outcomes.
- Course Accreditation is conditional on the submission of an Annual Report. The Report Template will be provided by the API by 31 March each year.
- The API can withdraw accreditation of the program at any time if the program fails to meet Institute Standards and requirements, and the University of New South Wales is required to update the Institute of any changes to the endorsed program.
Period of Accreditation:1st January 2024 – 31st December 2028
Entry to the program is to be in accordance with the API’s Accreditation Policy (2013). To be eligible to apply for professional recognition, students must complete:
- Bachelor of Business core subjects,
- The Property Major,
- A numeracy subject (either MATH1030 Statistics for Business or ECON1006 Introduction to Economic Methods),
- The Enterprise Engaged Subject (MGMT3001 Property Project)
Program Accreditation is conditional on the submission of an Annual Report. The Report Template will be provided by the API by 31 March each year.
The API can withdraw accreditation of the program at any time if the program fails to meet Institute Standards and requirements, and Western Sydney University is required to update the Institute of any changes to the endorsed program.
Master of Property Investment and Development (160 CP pathway*)
Period of Accreditation:1st January 2024 – 31st December 2028
The following Conditions of API Accreditation apply:
Entry into the program is to be in accordance with the API’s Accreditation Policy (2013).
The Master of Property Investment and Development is accredited for Associate membership with the certifications as outlined as follows:
Students must complete the following two electives to be eligible to apply for CPV;
- MKTG7026 Statutory Valuation and Property Law, and
- MKTG7032 Valuation of Special Premises.
Students must complete the following two electives to be eligible to apply for CFM;
- BUSM7053 International Finance, and
- ACCT7012 Corporate Finance
The Master of Property Investment and Development, both on campus and external modes, will be accredited for Associate Membership, with certifications as follows:
160 Credit Points program:
Certified Practising Valuer (CPV)
Certified Property Practitioner (CPP)
Certified Commercial Property Manager (CCPM)
Certified Funds Manager (CFM)
Certified Asset Manager (CAM)
Certified Development Practitioner (CDP)
Residential Property Valuer (RPV)
120 Credit Points Program:
Certified Practising Valuer (CPV)
Certified Property Practitioner (CPP)
Certified Commercial Property Manager (CCPM)
Certified Asset Manager (CAM)
Certified Development Practitioner (CDP)
Residential Property Valuer (RPV).
80 Credit Points Program:
Certified Property Practitioner (CPP)
Certified Development Practitioner (CDP).
- Course Accreditation is conditional on the submission of an Annual Report. The Report Template will be provided by the API by 31 March each year.
- The API can withdraw accreditation of the program at any time if the program fails to meet Institute Standards and requirements, and Western Sydney University is required to update the Institute of any changes to the endorsed program.
Period of Accreditation:1st Jan 2021 – 31st December 2025
The following Conditions of API Accreditation apply:
- Entry into undergraduate program is in accordance with the API’s Accreditation Policy(2013).
- The Bachelor of Property Valuation is accredited for Associate Membership, with Certified Practising Valuer (CPV) eligibility.
- Course Accreditation is conditional on the submission of an Annual Report. The Report Template will be provided by the API and the submission date is 31 March each calendar year.
- The API can withdraw accreditation of the program at any time if the program fails to meet Institute Standards and requirements, and the TAFE NSW is required to update the Institute of any changes to the endorsed programs.
Master of Property Development and Management
Australian National Institute of Management and Commerce
More infoPeriod of Accreditation: 1st Jan 2021 – 31st December 2025
- Entry into the post-graduate program is in accordance with the API’s Accreditation Policy(2013).
- The Master of Property Development and Management is accredited for API membership with Certified Development Practitioner (CDP) and Certified Funds Manager (CFM) eligibility.
- Course Accreditation is conditional on the submission of an Annual Report by i31 March each year.