UDIA Property Development Certificate

Complete a property development qualification with the UDIA and empower yourself or a member of your team with the foundational knowledge, practical skills, and industry insights to support long-term career growth and enable confident navigation of the complexities of Victoria’s urban development sector.

Build your future with UDIA

Helping property professionals gain expertise through courses created by the industry’s peak body.

The Institute has been offering professional development opportunities to its members since 2013. Our property development courses are valued for their relevance and connection to the current skills necessary to succeed in residential development. The courses on offer reflect the training needed to create capable property professionals.All course presenters are selected for their property knowledge and experience, because we value the real-life, firsthand insights they have to share with course attendees.

Businesses that choose the Institute for employee training reap the benefits of increased employee capability and organisational growth.

Explore your learning pathway

Our courses are built around the highly exciting new UDIA Property Development Certificate, offering an opportunity for you to personalise your professional development journey with UDIA Victoria and earn an industry certificate upon completion. Attendees can select the courses that best align with their career goals and personal development needs — whether you’re looking to build foundational knowledge, broaden your expertise across the development lifecycle, or deepen your understanding of real-world challenges. This tailored approach empowers professionals to amplify their capabilities and unlock new career opportunities within the property development industry.

UDIA Property Development Certificate Pathway

Build confidence and expand your knowledge at any stage of your career

Our comprehensive certificate program covers the full breadth of the residential development cycle, offering tailored value for professionals at every stage of their career.

What You’ll Gain
For Newcomers to the Industry
Gain a solid foundation in residential development. Learn the core concepts, terminology, and processes that will help you operate more effectively and confidently in your role.

For Specialists in One Area
Broaden your perspective. Understand the full development lifecycle and the challenges faced across different stages. This insight fosters better collaboration and may even spark interest in new areas of expertise.

For Graduate & Junior to Mid-Level Development Managers
Fill in knowledge gaps and deepen your understanding of real-world applications. Learn directly from industry experts who bring practical experience and insights to every session.

Course options

Two Day Core Program

One Day Elective Courses

Facilitators and Presenters

  • Ken Munro – UDIA Facilitator
  • Stewart McKenzie, Opteon Solutions
  • John Yuen, Villawood Properties
  • Bronwyn Pettitt, Mesh
  • Leah Wittingslow, Mesh
  • Jabin Henderson, Yarraport
  • Alison Kennedy, Clayton Utz
  • Min Seetoh, Clayton Utz
  • Jacob Peterson, Mesh
  • Chris De Silva, Mesh
  • Ben De Waard, Sustainable Development Consultants
  • Sara Andreadis, Core Projects
  • Ben Stewart, Core Projects

Testimonials

“It was great to understand the full life cycle in developing projects of any size. Every key player has a vital role in bringing the project to life.”
– Tanya, Openlot

“Overall, fantastic course with lots of key information covered.”
– Daniel, Villawood Properties

“Detailed and well-planned course, engaging speakers, delivered succinctly.”
– Deborah Uniting

Why study with the UDIA?

Learn directly from industry leaders
Each course is delivered by industry experts and is designed to expedite your knowledge of the property industry, offering real-life insights and share firsthand industry knowledge.

Courses are developed in response to industry demand
Our courses are developed in direct response to the evolving needs of the property development industry. We actively incorporate feedback from UDIA members, course participants, and completion surveys to ensure each offering remains relevant, practical, and impactful.

CPD Accreditation
The UDIA Victoria is dedicated to providing education that has been assessed by an external authority and provides career development opportunities to our members.

We hold membership with Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Accreditation and accredit many of our courses that are offered over multiple intakes to our community.

Grow Your Network
Our courses provide the opportunity to connect with a diverse group of professionals from across the UDIA community. Through collaborative learning, case studies and shared experiences, attendees build meaningful relationships that often extend beyond the classroom – strengthening their professional networks and opening doors to future career opportunities.

Discount for UDIA Victoria members
Individuals employed by UDIA Victoria Financial Member organisations are eligible for a discounted course rate. This supports ongoing professional development within the UDIA community.

Partners

We gratefully acknowledge the contribution of our Education Partner, Program Partner and the organisations that generously share their expertise through our professional development programs.

Your involvement, whether through course design, guest lecturing, or providing real-world case studies, plays a vital role in delivering practical, industry-led learning experiences that empower the next generation of urban development professionals.

Thank you for your commitment to fostering excellence, knowledge-sharing, and capability-building across our sector.

Education Partner

Program Partner