From Residential Valuer to Certified Practising Valuer

Opteon's RPV to CPV Pathway helps valuers build the skills, experience and accreditation to grow beyond residential valuation - with structured training and mentoring every step of the way. 

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5

Stages, from RPV to CPV accreditation

8

Weeks dedicated Academy training block

1 :1

Mentoring from senior valuers

Valuer Career Pathways 

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RPV to CPV at a Glance

The RPV to CPV Pathway is Opteon's structured program for Residential Property Valuers who want to grow their skills, experience and professional standing. It combines formal training, on-the-job experience and mentoring, giving you a defined route toward Certified Practising Valuer (CPV) accreditation - a qualification that opens the door to commercial valuation and other specialist directions.

Who It's for


Current Opteon RPVs

Registered valuers ready to diversify their skillset and take the next step in their valuation career.

What You Get


Structured development

A defined 5-stage journey combining formal training, real file work, and dedicated mentoring.

The Outcome


CPV accreditation

Build the technical experience and professional recognition of a Certified Practising Valuer - a qualification that supports a range of specialist career directions.

How It Works


Learn while you earn

Stay in your current role while progressively building exposure and capability.

Your RPV to CPV Journey 

Five stages take you from residential valuation into a fully-fledged Certified Practising Valuer, each one building the capability and confidence needed for the next.

01
Starting Point
Residential Property Valuer
Practising RPV with Opteon, delivering residential valuations across your region. 
02
8 Weeks
Academy Program
A dedicated training block covering valuation fundamentals, methodology and reporting standards.
03
On the Job
Mentorship and on the Ground Experience
Supervised exposure to live files, paired with a mentor from the valuation team.
04
Accreditation
CPV Accreditation
 Build the qualifying experience and complete the assessment requirements toward CPV status. 
05
Destination
Your Accreditation, Your Direction
 Certified Practising Valuer accreditation, in residential, commercial, or a specialist sector, depending on where you want to take it. 

Learning That's Built For Working Valuers

Training is delivered by Opteon Academy and blends structured coursework with real fieldwork, so you keep earning and practising while you build a new specialisation.

01

8-week structured curriculum

Valuation methodology, asset classes, reporting and compliance standards.

02

Dedicated mentoring

Paired with an experienced valuer for guidance throughout the pathway.

03

Supervised file experience

Hands-on exposure to live valuations to build a qualifying track record.

04

Accreditation support

Guidance through the CPV assessment and application requirements.

Hear From Valuers Who've Made the Move (PLACEHOLDER)

Adrian O'Connor

Certified Practising Valuer

Malishka Bachiega

Digital Lead

Greg Mason

Director Specialised & Advisory

Charlotte Knight

Graduate Valuer

Ready to Build Your Career?

Register your interest and a member of our Academy team will be in touch to talk you through eligibility and the next intake.