Why CPD Is the One Resolution You’ll Never Regret

Let’s be honest — CPD isn’t exciting.
But not doing it is a headache you don’t need.

Leaving CPD until the last minute usually means:

• Rushing through courses

• Booking whatever is available (not what’s useful)

• Paying more

• Stressing about deadlines

• Hoping you’ve ticked the right boxes

Getting it done early means:

• Zero stress

• Better learning outcomes

• More flexibility

• More control over your time

• Peace of mind for the rest of the year

That’s a pretty solid return for a few hours of focused effort.

CPD Isn’t Just Compliance — It’s Protection

Most builders see CPD as a licensing chore.

In reality, CPD protects you.

Up-to-date CPD helps you:

• Stay current with building regulations and NCC updates

• Reduce risk around contracts and compliance

• Avoid costly mistakes and disputes

• Communicate better with clients and consultants

• Defend your decisions if something goes wrong

When things end up in front of a regulator, insurer, or tribunal, CPD shows you’ve taken reasonable steps to stay informed.

That matters.

The Biggest CPD Mistake Builders Make

The most common mistake?

“I’ll do it later in the year.”

That’s when:

• Courses are booked out

• Deadlines are tight

• You’re flat-out on site

• Family and holidays get in the way

CPD doesn’t fail builders — timing does.

If you knock it over early, the rest of the year runs smoother.

A Simple CPD Game Plan for the New Year

You don’t need a complicated system. Just do this:

1. Check Your Required Points

Know exactly how many CPD points you need and by when. No guessing.

2. Spread Them Out (or Bundle Them)

You can:

• Complete them gradually across the year, or

• Smash them out early with a bundle and forget about it

Both work — the key is having a plan.

3. Choose Relevant Topics

Don’t waste time on CPD that doesn’t help you on site or in business.

Look for topics like:

• NCC and regulatory updates

• Contracts and variations

• Dispute prevention

• Risk management

• Client communication

• Site compliance and quality

If it helps you run a better job, it’s worth your time.

Why Online CPD Just Makes Sense

For builders, online CPD is a no-brainer.

You can:

• Do it after hours

• Learn at your own pace

• Pause and come back later

• Avoid travel and downtime

• Fit it around work and family

No classrooms.
No awkward schedules.
No wasted days.

Just practical learning, when it suits you.

Think of CPD Like Servicing Your Ute

You wouldn’t skip servicing your vehicle and hope for the best.

CPD is the same:

• Small effort now

• Fewer breakdowns later

• Longer-term reliability

Ignore it, and it eventually catches up with you — usually at the worst possible time.

Make This the Year You Stay Ahead

Instead of setting resolutions that fade by February, make one that actually delivers value all year:

✔ Stay compliant
✔ Reduce risk
✔ Build confidence
✔ Avoid last-minute stress

Once your CPD is done, it’s done — and you can focus on what actually makes you money.