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
Bachelor of Property Development, Investment & Valuation (Honours)
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
More infoPeriod of Accreditation: 1 January 2025 – 31 December 2029
The following Conditions of API Accreditation apply:
- Entry into the program is in accordance with the API’s Accreditation Policy (2013).
- Course Accreditation is conditional on the submission of an Annual Report 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 RMIT University is required to update the Institute of any changes to the endorsed programs.
Period of Accreditation: 1 January 2025 – 31 December 2029
The following Conditions of API Accreditation apply:
- Entry into the program is in accordance with the API’s Accreditation Policy (2013).
- There is a condition that along with core subjects the following Valuation subjects are selected to meet the CPV requirements:
- Valuation Techniques and Property Analysis OMGT1165
- Valuation of Rural Property OMGT2070
- Valuations for Statutory Purposes OMGT2069
- Valuation Practice OMGT1177
- The API can withdraw accreditation of the program at any time if the program fails to meet Institute Standards and requirements, and RMIT University is required to update the Institute of any changes to the endorsed programs.
Period of Accreditation: 1 January 2025 – 31 December 2029
The following Conditions of API Accreditation apply:
- Entry into the program is in accordance with the API’s Accreditation Policy (2013).
- There is a condition that along with core subjects the following Valuation subjects are selected to meet the CPV requirements:
2 x Electives from the below:- Valuation of Rural Property OMGT2070
- Valuations for Statutory Purposes OMGT2069
- Valuation Practice OMGT1177
- The API can withdraw accreditation of the program at any time if the program fails to meet Institute Standards and requirements, and RMIT University 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:
- Master of Property/Master of Urban Planning (300 point entry point) qualification:
Entry is for those who have completed an undergraduate degree with a double major in Property and Urban Planning with a weighted average mark of at least H3 (65%), or equivalent.
- Master of Property/Master of Urban Planning (400 point entry point) qualification:
Entry is for those who have completed an undergraduate degree in a cognate area with a weighted average mark of at least H3 (65%), or equivalent.
Period of Accreditation: 1 January 2025 – 31 December 2029
The following Conditions of API Accreditation apply:
- 300 point entry point qualification:
Entry is for those who have completed an undergraduate degree with a double major in Property and Urban Planning with a weighted average mark of at least H3 (65%), or equivalent.
- 400 point entry point qualification:
Entry is for those who have completed an undergraduate degree in a cognate area with a weighted average mark of at least H3 (65%), or equivalent.
Period of Accreditation: 1 January 2025 – 31 December 2029
The following Conditions of API Accreditation apply:
- 300 point entry point qualification:
Entry is for those who have completed an undergraduate degree with a double major in Property and Urban Planning with a weighted average mark of at least H3 (65%), or equivalent.
- 400 point entry point qualification:
Entry is for those who have completed an undergraduate degree in a cognate area with a weighted average mark of at least H3 (65%), or equivalent.
Period of Accreditation: 1 January 2025 – 31 December 2029
The following Conditions of API Accreditation apply:
- 300 point entry point qualification:
Entry is for those who have completed an undergraduate degree with a double major in Property and Urban Planning with a weighted average mark of at least H3 (65%), or equivalent.
- 400 point entry point qualification:
Entry is for those who have completed an undergraduate degree in a cognate area with a weighted average mark of at least H3 (65%), or equivalent.
Period of Accreditation: 1 January 2025 – 31 December 2029
The following Conditions of API Accreditation apply:
- Entry is for those who have completed an undergraduate degree with a weighted average mark of at least H3 (65%) in a cognate discipline, such as Commerce, Business, Planning, Architecture, Building, Quantity Surveying, Law or Engineering; and one year documented relevant work experience, or equivalent.
- Endorsed for Associate Membership with Certified Practising Valuer (CPV) providing study has previously been undertaken in Financial Accounting and Property Law.
Current Period of Accreditation: 1 January 2026 – 31 December 2030
The following Conditions of API Accreditation apply to the Deakin University accredited programs:
- Entry into undergraduate and post-graduate program is in accordance with the API’s Accreditation Policy(2013).
- The Bachelor of Property and Real Estate is accredited for Associate Membership, with Certified Practising Valuer (CPV), Residential Practising Valuer, (RPV), Certified Asset Manager (CAM), Certified Property Professional (CPP), Certified Development Practitioner (CDP), Certified Facilities Manager (CfacM), Certified Funds Manager (CFM) and Certified Commercial Property Manager (CCPM) eligibility.
- Course Accreditation is conditional on the submission of an Annual Report 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 Deakin University is required to update the Institute of any changes to the endorsed programs.
Current Period of Accreditation: 1 January 2026 – 31 December 2030
The following Conditions of API Accreditation apply to the Deakin University accredited programs:
- Entry into undergraduate and post-graduate program is in accordance with the API’s Accreditation Policy(2013).
- The Bachelor of Property and Real Estate is accredited for Associate Membership, with Certified Practising Valuer (CPV), Residential Practising Valuer, (RPV), Certified Asset Manager (CAM), Certified Property Professional (CPP), Certified Development Practitioner (CDP), Certified Facilities Manager (CfacM), Certified Funds Manager (CFM) and Certified Commercial Property Manager (CCPM) eligibility.
- Course Accreditation is conditional on the submission of an Annual Report 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 Deakin University is required to update the Institute of any changes to the endorsed programs.
Current Period of Accreditation: 1 January 2026 – 31 December 2030
The following Conditions of API Accreditation apply to the Deakin University accredited programs:
- The Graduate Diploma of Property is accredited for Certified Practising Valuer (CPV), Residential Practising Valuer, (RPV), Certified Development Practitioner (CDP) and Certified Commercial Property Manager (CCPM) and Certified Property Practitioner (CPP) eligibility. The Graduate Diploma of Property is academically accredited for Certified Practising Valuer (CPV) providing there has been prior study in the knowledge field areas of:
- Finance and Accounting
- Commercial Law
- Property Economics or Economics
Any student who does not meet the prior study areas listed above, may supplement their Graduate Diploma of Property studies by undertaking corresponding API approved subjects offered by Deakin that include:
- MAA701 – Accounting
- MLC707 Business Law
- MPE781 Economics for managers
- Course Accreditation is conditional on the submission of an Annual Report 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 Deakin University is required to update the Institute of any changes to the endorsed programs.
Current Period of Accreditation: 1 January 2026 – 31 December 2030
The following Conditions of API Accreditation apply to the Deakin University accredited programs:
- Entry into the undergraduate and post-graduate programs is in accordance with the API’s Accreditation Policy(2013).
- The Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours)/ Bachelor of Property and Real Estate is accredited for Associate Membership, with Certified Practising Valuer (CPV), Residential Practising Valuer, (RPV), Certified Asset Manager (CAM), Certified Property Professional (CPP), Certified Development Practitioner (CDP), Certified Facilities Manager (CfacM), Certified Funds Manager (CFM) and Certified Commercial Property Manager (CCPM) eligibility.
- Course Accreditation is conditional on the submission of an Annual Report 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 Deakin University is required to update the Institute of any changes to the endorsed programs.
Current Period of Accreditation: 1 January 2026 – 31 December 2030
The following Conditions of API Accreditation apply to the Deakin University accredited programs:
- Entry into the undergraduate and post-graduate programs is in accordance with the API’s Accreditation Policy(2013).
- The Bachelor of Property and Real Estate/ Bachelor of Laws is accredited for Associate Membership, with Certified Practising Valuer (CPV), Residential Practising Valuer, (RPV), Certified Asset Manager (CAM), Certified Property Professional (CPP), Certified Development Practitioner (CDP), Certified Facilities Manager (CfacM), Certified Funds Manager (CFM) and Certified Commercial Property Manager (CCPM) eligibility.
- Course Accreditation is conditional on the submission of an Annual Report 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 Deakin University is required to update the Institute of any changes to the endorsed programs.
Current Period of Accreditation: 1 January 2026 – 31 December 2030
The following Conditions of API Accreditation apply to the Deakin University accredited programs:
- Entry into the undergraduate and post-graduate programs is in accordance with the API’s Accreditation Policy(2013).
- The Bachelor of Property and Real Estate/ Bachelor of Commerce is accredited for Associate Membership, with Certified Practising Valuer (CPV), Residential Practising Valuer, (RPV), Certified Asset Manager (CAM), Certified Property Professional (CPP), Certified Development Practitioner (CDP), Certified Facilities Manager (CfacM), Certified Funds Manager (CFM) and Certified Commercial Property Manager (CCPM) eligibility.
- Course Accreditation is conditional on the submission of an Annual Report 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 Deakin University is required to update the Institute of any changes to the endorsed programs.
