Prescribed Essentials
Minimum 4 hours. Core regulatory and ethics topics set by CEA each year. For the 2026 cycle, the Prescribed Essential topic is the Prevention of Money Laundering, Proliferation Financing and Terrorism Financing (PMLPFTF).
CPD Training for Singapore Real Estate Professionals
Real Estate Academy, powered by AsianPrime Capital, provides practical and structured learning for Singapore real estate professionals.
Overview
Learning that meets your obligations and your day
Continuing professional development keeps real estate practice current, competent and compliant. Real Estate Academy designs training that helps real estate professionals meet their learning obligations while respecting the realities of a working week.
Our focus is practical. Sessions are trainer-led, clearly structured and grounded in real estate practice, so that what you learn is usable the next time you are with a client.
Framework
Structured Learning
Structured Learning
Self-directed Learning
The 2026 CPD framework, explained
Each CPD cycle runs from 1 January to 31 December. To renew their registration, KEOs, practising directors and real estate salespersons complete a minimum of 16 training hours per cycle, made up of Structured Learning and Self-directed Learning.
Professional Competencies
Minimum 8 hours. Laws and regulations, property markets and other related real estate knowledge that strengthen day-to-day practice.
Generic Competencies Plus
Minimum 4 hours. Self-directed learning such as SkillsFuture Critical Core Skills and other relevant knowledge, approved by your KEO.
Total: 16 training hours per cycle, of which 12 are Structured Learning (4 Prescribed Essentials and 8 Professional Competencies) and 4 are Self-directed Learning.
Please note. New real estate salespersons are exempt in their first CPD cycle. Hours fulfilled in one category cannot be used for another. Regulatory details may change, so please refer to the official CEA CPD Course Directory for recognised Structured Learning CPD courses.
How it works
How to meet and record your CPD hours
Choose recognised courses
Select Prescribed Essentials and Professional Competencies courses to meet your Structured Learning hours.
Attend in full
Complete the whole session. For online classes, keep your camera on throughout, as required for your attendance to be recognised.
We record your attendance
We submit your Structured Learning attendance to CEA's CPD System (CPDS).
Complete Self-directed Learning
Undertake your Self-directed Learning and have your KEO verify and approve it.
Check your status
Review your CPD fulfilment in CPDS before you renew your registration.
Renew with confidence
With your hours complete and recorded, you are ready to renew for the next cycle.
Courses
Available CPD courses
All courses are delivered online, live and trainer-led. Self-paced eCPD e-learning is coming soon. Browse the current courses by category.
Approach
How we run training
Practical and trainer-led
Real trainers, real scenarios and content you can apply in practice.
Clear and structured
Defined outcomes and a logical flow, so your time is well spent.
Time-respecting
Focused sessions that respect a working professional's schedule.
Good to know
Funding, registration and attendance
Funding, where applicable
Selected courses may be supported by SkillsFuture Credit or NTUC UTAP. Support depends on the specific course and on your own eligibility. We will indicate funding eligibility for a course where it applies.
Registration and payment
Reserve a place by enquiry. A place is confirmed once payment is received. Please register with the name and CEA registration number you use for your CPD records.
Attendance
Please arrive on time and stay for the full session. For online classes, keep your camera on throughout, as required for attendance to be recognised. Cancellation and rescheduling terms are confirmed at registration.
Trainer
Led by an experienced trainer
Martin Koh
Co-Founder, Managing Director and Head of Training
Martin Koh leads training at Real Estate Academy. His background combines real estate practice, engineering training and adult learning design, which shapes how courses are structured and delivered.
B.Eng. (Civil), NUS; DDDLP (IAL); ACTA; Cert-in-REA; CEHA
CEA Registration No. R020968Z
Ready to register or enquire?
View the current course list to register, or send us an enquiry and we will help you find the right course.