FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions

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Phone support operates between 9am-5pm Monday to Friday.

02 9965 7111

How our modules work

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Yes you can. Using your login details you can access your courses on any device with internet connection and resume where you left off.

Yes you will be issued a certificate, but you must complete all activities and read each page or view every chapter.

The courses have been designed for larger screens, but you can complete on any device with an internet connection.

Pages may include links to relevant documents, cases or legislation. Click on any link that appears in blue and the relevant document will open in a separate window on your computer.

Throughout the course you will see quizzes and interactive exercises. Just follow the instructions on each page.

Phone Support
Phone support operates between 9am-5pm Monday to Friday (EST)
02 996 57111

Email Us
eMail support operates between 9am-5pm Monday to Friday (EST).
cpd@collaw.edu.au

If a course has not been updated in the last twelve months it will not satisfy the requirements for CPD in WA

For each hour it takes to complete the course, you may claim 1 CPD point. Please refer to the regulations in your jurisdiction as some jurisdictions do not allow 10 points to completed with an online activity.

To get started you will need internet access, and some sort of computer – PC, Mac*, tablet (iPad*). CPD Interactive recommends broadband internet access, with a high bandwidth, to get the best out of online modules.

Some firms have security that may restrict access to some sites. Simply check with your Learning and Development Manager, or ask us if you have any difficulties getting through.

Talk to us to see if we can help you to start learning online.

* Some courses are not yet available on the Mac or iPad. All courses with the mobile symbol work on the Mac and iPad.

You cannot print the module out, but you will be able to print linked material, such as summaries, cases and other material. You can also revisit the module as many times as you like.

Text Based

Each module contains a series of screens. To move through the module you will need to read the text (which may include links to relevant documents) on each page and then click NEXT, until the module is completed. You may also have activities to complete.

Video Based

You must view each chapter and complete all quizzes embedded in the chapters.

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CPD Interactive is owned and run by The College Of Law.

We offer a way for legal professionals to undertake CPD or CLE training online, making it flexible, easy and cost-effective. Our online modules feature expert authors – lawyers, academics and consultants. We also offers customisation and content to firms and other organisations to assist them to deliver training. See Corporate solutions.

This means online education. Online learning makes use of multimedia, including video and audio material, and interactive elements, such as quizzes and other activities designed to test learning, to enhance learning. It is a very effective way to learn and offers many advantages, including ready access to other online resources and applications.

In each jurisdiction please refer to your local rules.

Lawyers in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, (if the course has been reviewed or updated in the last 12 months), the ACT and the Northern Territory can earn 1 CPD point per hour and up to 10 CPD points each.

South Australia

Under the MCPD scheme introduced by the SA Law Society,

Limits on certain forms of CPD activity

  • Viewing or listening to material for, a multi-media, web-based or recorded program – maximum 5 CPD units per CPD year;
  • Preparing material for any seminar, workshop, lecture, conference, educational program, course, discussion group or a multi-media, web-based or recorded program – maximum of 4 CPD units per CPD year;
  • Publishing, or substantively editing or refereeing an article in a legal or non-legal publication – maximum of 5 CPD Units per CPD year;
  • Regular attendance at meetings, and participation as a member, of a committee or other body undertaking work of substantial significance to the practice of the law and which is reasonable likely to assist the attender’s professional development – maximum of 5 CPD units per CPD year.

Tasmania

Under the Law Society of Tasmania’s Continuing Professional Development Scheme (Practice Guideline No. 4), a legal CPD activity is defined in clause 2.4 and includes:

In calculating the minimum 10 CPD points of CPD activity in respect of a CPD year, the total points must not include more than:

(a) four CPD points for preparing material for a seminar, workshop, lecture, conference, educational program or course or discussion group as referred to in sub rule 2.4(a); or

(b) five CPD points for viewing or listening to, or preparing material for, a multi-media, television or web-based program or recorded material as referred to in sub rule 2.4(c); or

(c) five CPD points of CPD activity referred to in sub rule 2.4(b) of the definition of CPD activity; or

(d) three CPD points of CPD activity referred to in sub rule 2.4(d), (e) or

(f) of the definition of CPD activity; or

(e) six CPD points of CPD activity completed on any one day.

You can claim one point for one hour of training. Generally CPD Interactive courses take one hour to complete, therefore most people claim one point per course. If, however, you take two hours to complete a course, then contact us and we will issue a certificate that reflects the correct CPD point allocation.

Please note you must read/view all content and complete all activities.

Yes. CPD or CLE is self-assessed. This means that you determine whether the subject matter of the course is relevant to your particular needs, and claim the amount of time it took you to finish the course. One hour = one point.

Online learning is a recognised way of obtaining CPD points, under the Continuing Professional Development Rules 2009 made by the Law Institute of Victoria, or equivalent CPD or CLE rules in the jurisdiction relevant to you. However, note each jurisdiction has it’s own rules and limits around online activities.

Western Australia is the only state that requires accreditation. You can only complete courses that have been reviewed or updated in the last 12 months.

Under the rules of other jurisdictions you record your own CPD activity and, upon renewing your practising certificate each year, certify that you have completed the required units. CPD Interactive provides courses in each of the required fields under the rules. Experts in their respective fields provide content for CPD Interactive courses. This includes advocacy, electronic litigation and managing diversity in the workplace.

Please note the rules are different in each jurisdiction.

To get started you will need internet access, and some sort of computer – PC, Mac*, tablet (iPad*). CPD Interactive recommends broadband internet access, with a high bandwidth, to get the best out of online modules.

Some firms have security that may restrict access to some sites. Simply check with your Learning and Development Manager, or ask us if you have any difficulties getting through.

Talk to us to see if we can help you to start learning online.

* Some courses are not yet available on the Mac or iPad. All courses with the mobile symbol work on the Mac and iPad.

Simply choose a course and pay and you will be redirected to our learning management system, and your course. One click and you can start.

There are three ways you can purchase modules:

  1. by individual course – choose a course, select ‘buy now’ and pay securely using a credit card (Mastercard and Visa) or PayPal
  2. by bundle – get discounts by choosing a bundle of courses
  3. by subscription – get access to a range of courses, for a period of time.
  4. For bundles and subscription pricing, contact us to get you set up.

Once payment arrangements are made you can start learning; there are no additional steps.

Individual courses are priced between $99 and $199 each (inc. GST), depending on the length of the module. We also offer subscriptions for individuals and firms. An individual subscription for one year is $499.