NPE Prep Australia · with Dylan Nicholls
National Psychology Exam · Live Cohort Preparation

The live way to prepare for the National Psychology Exam.

30 hours of live cohort sessions, with comprehensive coverage of the NPE curriculum. Engaged, supportive peer discussions of topics and case studies, with interactive study games throughout. Over 400 practice questions. Recordings kept available until you pass — for as many sittings as that takes.

Next cohort — course starts Saturday, 20 June. Enrolment opens Tuesday, 19 May.
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4.7/5
Average satisfaction across 50 detailed post-course reviews
100%
Felt more confident sitting the NPE after the course
4.98/5
Average rating for instructor approachability and responsiveness
a year
Quarterly cohorts — never wait more than 3 months

Built around live discussion, concise explanations and individual attention.

The NPE rewards depth of understanding, not memorisation. The course is structured to build that depth — through live teaching, real discussion, and the kind of attention only a small cohort makes possible.

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30 hours of live sessions

Across seven weeks, covering all four NPE domains — Ethics, Assessment, Intervention, Communication. Curriculum followed closely, underlying logic made clear, questions answered in real time.

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Practice, with discussion

90 practice questions worked through together as a cohort, with rationales discussed openly. The point isn't the answer; it's understanding the why. Two full mock exams (300 questions) are included. Additional questions scattered throughout the live sessions bring the total to over 400.

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Learning, made interactive

Concepts are reinforced through study games that turn rote material into active recall. Designed to keep tedious study content memorable.

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A room without judgement

Sessions are warm and patient. Questions welcomed without judgement. Access to an NPE Prep Course online chat group allows attendees to connect and support one another, as well as share resources.

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Access until you pass

Recordings, slides, and quizzes stay available for as many sittings as it takes. No time limits, no extension fees. These course materials are yours until the exam is behind you.

What students say after completing the course.

Drawn from post-course feedback. Names used with permission.

This is my third attempt at the NPE. I've heard of other peers paying for courses where handouts were just thrown at them — the way Dylan summarises the content through slides, spreadsheets and discussions has been really helpful.
Evangelina
You provided a safe and fun environment for us to learn and feel more confident. I feel it has made such a big difference in how I have studied for the exam and how prepared I feel.
Emma
This is my third attempt. I'm so happy I feel relaxed and confident going into the exam this time. I've always put a lot of effort into my studies — this course has given me hope that I just needed to find the right learning style.
Luana
I feel more educated and knowledgeable of the psychology discipline after completing this course with Dylan. I just wish I had completed this sooner — it would have helped my development in the role and for study prep.
Carrie

NPE Preparation in Seven Weeks.

The full preparation course runs four times a year, in capped live cohorts. The mock exam bundle is available standalone for candidates with their own study plan.

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NPE Preparation Course

The full course. 30 hours of live cohort sessions across seven weeks, covering all four NPE domains. Includes practice question discussions, two full mock exams, and all session recordings, slides, and quizzes — kept available until you pass, for as many sittings as that takes.

10 live sessions Capped at 30 seats Mock exams included Access until you pass
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Mock Exam Bundle

Two full-length mock exams under timed conditions, each with a domain-by-domain performance report. Included free with the Preparation Course, and available standalone for candidates following their own study plan.

2 mock exams 300 questions Domain performance report

Ten questions, ten techniques.

A free 20-minute trainer that walks you through ten NPE-style questions — and unpacks the question-answering technique behind each one. A useful gauge of where your study currently sits, and a taste of how concepts are taught in the course.

Start the trainer

Free · 10 questions · approx. 20 minutes

A short note from Dylan.

Portrait of Dylan Nicholls, Clinical Psychologist

In January 2023, I created the NPE Study Groups on Facebook out of a need for provisional psychologists to better navigate the overwhelming task of preparing for the NPE.

Over time, I realised what the field was missing: an online study group where candidates could ask questions in real time without feeling silly, discuss concepts in ways that actually stuck, and apply what they were learning through case studies and practice questions. Somewhere connected enough that nobody felt alone in preparing for the exam.

What I've built with the NPE Preparation Course is a live cohort where you can ask questions in real time, where rationales are discussed rather than narrated, and where the room is patient enough that nobody feels silly for needing things explained twice. It runs four times a year. Recordings stay available until you pass — for as many sittings as that takes.

Credentials
AHPRA registered Clinical Psychologist, PSY0002268975
Format
Live cohort, capped at 30
Cohorts run
Four times yearly
Course satisfaction
4.7 / 5 (n = 50)