Continuing Professional Development

CPD Courses

IMPORTANT UPDATE

The Council for Estate Agencies (CEA) introduced the 2019 CPD framework on 1 October 2019. A revised CPD framework will take effect from 1 January 2026.

Current CPD Framework (up to 31 Dec 2025)

For the 2024/2025 cycle (extended to 31 December 2025), the requirements remain:

  • 4 CPD credits under Professional Competencies

  • 2 CPD credits under Generic Competencies

Professional Competencies courses (previously “Core”) help salespersons develop and deepen their knowledge in estate agency work.
Generic Competencies courses (previously “Non-core”) contribute to overall personal development and sharpen soft skills, with 18 categories such as leadership, digital literacy, communication, and creative thinking.

New CPD Framework (from 1 Jan 2026)

From the 2026 CPD cycle onwards (1 Jan – 31 Dec each year), CPD will shift from credits to training hours. All salespersons must fulfil a minimum of 16 training hours per cycle, comprising: –

  • 12 hours Structured Learning (SL), of which at least 4 hours must be Prescribed Essentials (PE)

  • 4 hours Self-Directed Learning (SDL)

Prescribed Essentials (PE): For the 2026 cycle, the PE topic is Prevention of Money Laundering, Proliferation Financing and Terrorism Financing (PMLPFTF).

Competency breakdown:

  • Minimum 8 hours under Professional Competencies

  • Minimum 4 hours under Generic Competencies

Exemption: New RESs are exempted from CPD in their first cycle and must comply from their second cycle onwards.

For full details, please visit CEA’s official page: https://www.cea.gov.sg/real-estate-professionals/continuing-professional-development/cpd-framework

 

Why choose CPD activities conducted by SEAA?

SEAA offers a wide variety of CPD courses to cater to every salesperson’s needs and interests. Equip yourself with the right knowledge and skills and learn from our professional trainers in the industry.

  • A wide selection of activities that impart relevantly and updated knowledge and skills
  • Qualified, experienced trainers
  • Comprehensive notes
  • Conducive and comfortable training facilities
  • Preferred rates for SEAA members

 

CPD Registration FAQ

Important: If you are attending the Zoom meeting on your mobile devices, please download the Zoom app via Apple Store (for Apple) or Play Store (for Android). If you are viewing the class on a desktop or laptop, it is encouraged to download the app/software (optional) as you can view the class via your default internet browser.

Some of the pointers to take note on the conduct of online-learning courses: –

 

  1. For registered real estate salespersons, please note that the webinar URL link which you have received is unique, embedded with your registration details which will be used to verify your attendance for the awarding of CPD credits. Your attendance is automatically recorded once you have logged in to the session with the URL that was sent to your registered email.
  2. Similar to face-to-face CPD courses, please note that attendance will be tracked the moment you enter the online-learning CPD. In line with requirements by CEA, you are required to stay throughout the course until the trainer has ended the session. If for any reason you are disconnected from the course, please re-join the course again with the same URL provided.
  3. If you encounter any issues accessing the class on the day of the course, please email cpd@seaa.org.sg or contact SEAA @ 6702 1602, and our staff will respond to you soonest.
  4. You will be granted a grace period of 15 minutes to be present on the online-learning course after the course has started, failure to do so will have you marked as absent.
  5. After completing the online-learning course, an e-certificate of attendance will be issued to you within 1-5 working days. For Professional CPD courses, attendance will be submitted to the CEA Portal. For Generic CPD courses, please kindly forward the e-certificate to your estate agent as they will require KEO’s approval to have your CPD credits accorded.