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CPD Requirements for NAATI

Language Professionals such as Translators, Interpreters, or Linguists in Australia and New Zealand are typically required or encouraged to take a minimum amount of Professional Development hours to maintain their professional designations and skills. The courses on LearnFormula may be counted as professionally relevant, verifiable learning activities. Browse courses that meet your requirements, or choose one of our course packages, specially curated to contain all the hours and credits you need, in one place. It is the student's responsibility to validate whether an activity is an eligible educational activity for their professional development requirements based on their own learning needs.

Requirements Overview

Last updatedAug 21, 2026
scheduleCPD Requirement
120 PD Points / 3 Years
cycleRequirements Cycle
Triennial
balanceEthics Requirement
30 CPD points of Industry Engagement (Ethics) PD
listsIncluding
30 CPD points of Skills Development and Knowledge PD30 CPD points of Maintenance of Language PD

Simplifying Regulations for 2026

Translators and interpreters credentialed by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI) are required to complete 120 Professional Development (PD) points during each three-year recertification period. This requirement applies to all certified categories, including translators, interpreters, and specialist interpreters.

The 120 PD points must include a minimum of 30 points in each of the following three compulsory categories:

  • Skills Development and Knowledge (minimum 30 points)
  • Industry Engagement (minimum 30 points, including at least one Ethics activity worth 10 points)
  • Maintenance of Language (minimum 30 points)

Examples of acceptable PD activities include:

  • Attending workshops, training, or seminars on translation, interpreting, technology, or professional practice
  • Participating in industry conferences, professional body events, or ethics training (online or in-person)
  • Maintaining language skills through advanced study, reading, or structured practice

Practitioners must maintain PD and work practice logbooks via the NAATI Online portal and submit these as part of their recertification application. Documentation must clearly demonstrate activities undertaken, point values, and how minimum requirements were met.

Recertification Process:

  • Recertification occurs every three years from the date of first certification.
  • Applications open three months before credential expiry and may be submitted up to three months after expiry.
  • Applications must include PD and work practice logbooks, supporting documentation, and payment of the assessment fee.

Audit: NAATI conducts random audits of 5–10% of applications. If selected, practitioners must provide additional supporting documentation for PD activities claimed.

LearnFormula is not affiliated with the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters. For full information, please visit: https://www.naati.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Brochure-Recertification.pdf

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