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Updated February 2026

2026 CPP41419State-by-State Price Guide.

Actual advertised prices. Hidden fees exposed. Total cost revealed. The transparency 95% of RTOs refuse to publish. Also see our dedicated CPP41419 cost page for a simplified overview.

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87+ RTOs Compared
Pricing Snapshot
Lowest Total Cost
$1,600
Highest Total Cost
$2,850
Average Hidden Fees
$347
RTOs Analyzed
87+
States Covered
8

Data verified February 2026

The Hidden Fee Problem: Average $347 in Undisclosed Costs

Our analysis of 87+ RTOs found that advertised prices exclude assessment fees, resource materials, technology access, and administration costs. The table below shows both advertised and total real costs.

Complete Pricing by State

Click any state to jump to its pricing table. Data last verified February 2026.

NSW

New South Wales

8 RTOs analyzed

Range: $2,050 - $2,850
RTO NameRTO CodeTypeAdvertisedHidden FeesTotal Cost
TAFE NSW
Best Value
90003
Public
$1,850$200$2,050
Fortress Learning88194
Private
$2,100None$2,100
Validum Institute91229
Private
$1,695$500$2,195
Entry Education91492
Private
$1,895$395$2,290
RETS91034
Private
$1,995$450$2,445
Australian College of Real Estate91394
Private
$2,200$350$2,550
Kaplan Professional90116
Private
$2,450$295$2,745
Real Estate Institute NSW90222
Industry
$2,850None$2,850

Prices include all mandatory fees. Optional extras may apply.

Full NSW analysis
VIC

Victoria

8 RTOs analyzed

Range: $1,600 - $2,650
RTO NameRTO CodeTypeAdvertisedHidden FeesTotal Cost
Chisholm Institute
Best Value
0260
Public
$1,450$150$1,600
Holmesglen Institute0416
Public
$1,650$200$1,850
Doesigrate22091
Private
$1,395$495$1,890
Apex Training22239
Private
$1,595$350$1,945
Uplearn45462
Private
$1,750$250$2,000
CPD Institute21214
Private
$2,100None$2,100
Complete Property Training21731
Private
$1,895$400$2,295
REIV4042
Industry
$2,650None$2,650

Prices include all mandatory fees. Optional extras may apply.

Full VIC analysis
QLD

Queensland

8 RTOs analyzed

Range: $1,830 - $2,450
RTO NameRTO CodeTypeAdvertisedHidden FeesTotal Cost
TAFE Queensland
Best Value
30462
Public
$1,650$180$1,830
Fortress Learning88194
Private
$1,950None$1,950
Validum Institute91229
Private
$1,595$400$1,995
Entry Education91492
Private
$1,795$295$2,090
Swinburne Open Education3059
Private
$2,200None$2,200
On Training32107
Private
$1,850$350$2,200
Asset College31718
Private
$1,995$300$2,295
REIQ0521
Industry
$2,450None$2,450

Prices include all mandatory fees. Optional extras may apply.

Full QLD analysis
WA

Western Australia

8 RTOs analyzed

Range: $1,800 - $2,350
RTO NameRTO CodeTypeAdvertisedHidden FeesTotal Cost
South Metropolitan TAFE
Best Value
52787
Public
$1,650$150$1,800
Fortress Learning88194
Private
$1,850None$1,850
North Metropolitan TAFE52786
Public
$1,750$200$1,950
Validum Institute91229
Private
$1,595$400$1,995
Entry Education91492
Private
$1,795$295$2,090
Australian College of Property42514
Private
$2,100None$2,100
Asset College31718
Private
$1,895$350$2,245
REIWA0008
Industry
$2,350None$2,350

Prices include all mandatory fees. Optional extras may apply.

Full WA analysis
SA

South Australia

7 RTOs analyzed

Range: $1,730 - $2,195
RTO NameRTO CodeTypeAdvertisedHidden FeesTotal Cost
TAFE SA
Best Value
41026
Public
$1,550$180$1,730
Fortress Learning88194
Private
$1,750None$1,750
Validum Institute91229
Private
$1,595$350$1,945
Entry Education91492
Private
$1,695$295$1,990
Apex Training22239
Private
$1,595$400$1,995
REISA0098
Industry
$2,150None$2,150
Asset College31718
Private
$1,895$300$2,195

Prices include all mandatory fees. Optional extras may apply.

Full SA analysis
TAS

Tasmania

5 RTOs analyzed

Range: $1,600 - $2,195
RTO NameRTO CodeTypeAdvertisedHidden FeesTotal Cost
TasTAFE
Best Value
60101
Public
$1,450$150$1,600
Fortress Learning88194
Private
$1,750None$1,750
Entry Education91492
Private
$1,695$295$1,990
Validum Institute91229
Private
$1,595$400$1,995
Asset College31718
Private
$1,895$300$2,195

Prices include all mandatory fees. Optional extras may apply.

Full TAS analysis
ACT

Australian Capital Territory

5 RTOs analyzed

Range: $1,750 - $2,195
RTO NameRTO CodeTypeAdvertisedHidden FeesTotal Cost
Fortress Learning
Best Value
88194
Private
$1,750None$1,750
CIT (Canberra Institute)0101
Public
$1,650$200$1,850
Validum Institute91229
Private
$1,595$350$1,945
Entry Education91492
Private
$1,695$295$1,990
Asset College31718
Private
$1,895$300$2,195

Prices include all mandatory fees. Optional extras may apply.

Full ACT analysis
NT

Northern Territory

4 RTOs analyzed

Range: $1,850 - $2,295
RTO NameRTO CodeTypeAdvertisedHidden FeesTotal Cost
Fortress Learning
Best Value
88194
Private
$1,850None$1,850
Validum Institute91229
Private
$1,595$400$1,995
CDU (Charles Darwin University)0373
Public
$1,850$200$2,050
Asset College31718
Private
$1,995$300$2,295

Prices include all mandatory fees. Optional extras may apply.

Full NT analysis

Common Hidden Fees Explained

What RTOs don't advertise—and what to ask before enrolling

Assessment/Exam Fees

$50 - $200
Per assessment

Resource Materials

$100 - $500
One-time

Technology/LMS Access

$50 - $150
Per term

Administration Fee

$50 - $200
Enrollment

Certificate Issue

$50 - $100
Completion

Re-assessment

$100 - $300
Per retake

Course Extension

$100 - $500
Per extension

Payment Plan Interest

0% - 24%
APR

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Verified updates published same-day. All changes include timestamp and source documentation.

Data Methodology

Sources

RTO websites, training.gov.au, and direct RTO confirmation. Updated monthly.

Hidden Fee Calculation

Assessment fees, materials, tech access, and admin fees not included in base price.

Verification

All prices timestamped. Historical changes tracked. Corrections welcomed from RTOs.

CPP41419 Pricing FAQ

Common questions about real estate training costs