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CPD Requirements for NZRAB

Architects and design professionals in Australia and New Zealand require Continuing Professional Development or Learning hours to maintain their professional designation. The courses on LearnFormula may be counted as professionally relevant, verifiable learning activities. Browse courses that meet your requirements, or choose one of our course packages, specially curated to contain all the hours and credits you need, in one place. It is the student's responsibility to validate whether an activity is an eligible educational activity for their professional development requirements based on their own learning needs.

Requirements Overview

Last updatedAug 21, 2026
scheduleCPD Requirement
1000 CPD Points (Approx. 100 Learning Hours) / 5 Years
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5-year cycle
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10 CPD hours of Design CPD Hour(s)10 CPD hours of Documentation CPD Hour(s)10 CPD hours of Project Management CPD Hour(s)10 CPD hours of Practice Management CPD Hour(s)10 CPD hours of Core Aspects of Practice CPD Hour(s)

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CPD Requirements – New Zealand Registered Architects Board (NZRAB)

CPD Requirements

Registered architects in New Zealand are expected to complete 1,000 CPD points over a five-year period. This includes at least 100 points in each of the five Units of Competency from the National Standard of Competency for Architects (NSCA): Design, Documentation, Project Management, Practice Management, and Core Aspects of Practice.

CPD Points Conversion

NZRAB typically awards 10 CPD points per hour for structured activities such as webinars, workshops, and lectures. This means the 1,000-point requirement is approximately equivalent to 100 hours of learning. Architects should consider that each eligible hour may equate to 10 CPD points.

Course Eligibility & Compliance

NZRAB does not accredit CPD providers or courses. However, courses are eligible for CPD points if they:

  • Relate to one or more Units of Competency from the NSCA.
  • Include clearly defined learning outcomes.
  • Provide active learning through assessment or meaningful interactivity.

Architects must log their CPD activities through their personal NZRAB portal and be prepared to present this record during their Continuing Registration Competency Review (CRCR). Final acceptance of CPD points is at the discretion of NZRAB.

LearnFormula is not affiliated with the New Zealand Registered Architects Board (NZRAB). For more information, visit https://www.nzrab.nz/c/CPD


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