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  • Level 4
  • Delivery type:
    Online
  • Course cost:
    $19 NZ Domestic
    $19 NZ International
  • Availability
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The purpose of this course is to recognise the new technologies used in real estate work and to highlight potential risks and issues.

Learners who successfully complete this course will be able to will be able to:

  • identify various risks associated with use of AI technology, digital signatures, messaging apps, marketing, and online tools such as property appraisals.  
  • understand their legal, ethical, regulatory, and professional obligations when using digital technology. 
  • describe their agency’s policies and procedures relating to use of digital technology.  
  • understand how to ensure proper record-keeping using technology and what responsibilities they have in this area, including the risks associated with deleting and editing messages or failing to maintain proper documentation. 
  • describe potential data privacy and confidentiality issues, particularly if adding confidential or personal information into open AI tools. 
  • understand the risks and issues in digital marketing, including the use of Generative AI in creating promotional materials, and the ethical considerations that come with them. 
  • know the principles to apply as technology continues to evolve, especially around the careful and informed use of new tools like Generative AI. 
This course covers 1 hour of verifiable training and will enable you to meet part of your continuing professional development (CPD) requirements as prescribed by the Real Estate Authority (REA).

Licensed real estate professionals must complete at least 10 hours of verifiable education each year. 

Assessment

This course is 100% internally assessed.

Textbooks

No textbooks are required for this course.

Computer and internet requirements

This course is delivered online, so you will access your course material and submit assessments online. Our online courses may include reading, videos, quizzes or activities, and you may need to download content.

For online learning you need:

  • Access to a laptop or desktop computer
  • Reliable internet and data plan.  

If you are unsure if your current computer, Windows or internet access will allow you to study online, please contact us before applying to enrol. 

Find out more about online learning 

How to apply

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