Rent Smart Wales Training

In order to obtain a licence, you must complete Rent Smart Wales approved training. Training evidence must be completed prior to submission of your licence application.

Options for training are listed below using the search functionality, you will be able to choose between classroom or online, agent or landlord and training appropriate for an initial licence or renewal.

Please note: In light of the current circumstances, Rent Smart Wales is not currently running any classroom course. Those with outstanding training requirements are urged to complete online Rent Smart Wales training. Please contact us to discuss alternative arrangements if you are unable to complete the training online.

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Training options for your first licence

Before submitting an application for an initial licence, you must pass a Landlord/Agent Licence Training course. This course must be undertaken within the 12 month period prior to licence submission. This is the equivalent of a full-day course intended for an initial licence application. For more information click here.

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Training options for renewing your licence

There are three training options available at renewal. These include:

1. Repeating the Landlord/Agent Licence Training - within 1 year before submitting a renewal application; OR
   
   
2. *Re-licensing Training - within 1 year before submitting a renewal application; OR
   
   
3. *Continuing Professional Development (CPD)- The applicant must achieve a minimum number of CPD points before submitting the renewal application. A landlord must achieve 60 points and an agent must achieve 80 points. CPD courses are each weighted differently depending on whether they are a mandatory (core) or supplementary course (of the applicant’s choice). CPD must be completed over the 5 year duration of an existing licence. 

*These options are only suitable for those who have previously completed approved ‘first time’ licence training

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