Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Appraisal Institute Continuing Education
Please Note: This is a Q&A intended to provide general information for designated members about Continuing Education (CE), but the actual rules are contained in Regulation No. 10 and govern continuing education requirements. The Q&A may not include all information, options, requirements, and variations applicable to any particular person.
Click here to view "Regulation 10: Continuing Education"
For those members with CE cycles ending 2007, 2008 or 2009, please refer to the Appendix on page 12 of Regulation 10 for continuing education requirements for your current cycle.
How do I view my CE log?
To view your most up-to-date CE log or to add to your CE log, click here. If you would like to have a copy faxed, e-mailed or mailed to you, please contact the Designated Member Service Center.
Do you accept programs from outside providers?
The Appraisal Institute will accept continuing education from outside providers if the programs meet a number of requirements.
- Continuing education cannot be a home study or correspondence course.
- The topics covered in the program must be on our list of creditable topics, which can be found here: Creditable Topics.
- For USPAP courses, the instructor must be AQB certified.
- If the program meets the requirements listed above, simply log the program online or submit the certificate of completion to the Designated Member Service Center
- Offering must be at least two-hours in length.
How do I add to my CE log?
To add to your CE log, log into the members only section and add a program, citing the specific creditable topic. You can also fax, e-mail or mail the CE Log Form - Non Appraisal Institute programs or certificates of completion to Designated Member Service Center.
What are carry-over hours and how do I add them to my CE log?
In Regulation 10, carry-over hours are defined as creditable hours earned in excess of those required in the current continuing education cycle, which, if earned during the last six months of the current cycle, they may be carried over into the next continuing education cycle.
Carry-over hours must be entered by the Designated Member Service Center. Please fax, e-mail or mail your certificates of completion.
I took a course with the Appraisal Institute but it isn't appearing on my CE log. Can you help?
Programs and national seminars sponsored by the Appraisal Institute Education Network will automatically be added to your CE log and should appear within 20 business days of the offering.
Occasionally, specialty seminars sponsored by your chapter will not appear on your CE log. In these cases, please add the program to your log online or submit the certificate of completion to the Designated Member Service Center.
How many times in a cycle can I take a USPAP course and receive CE?
According to Regulation No. 10, the Appraisal Institute will recognize two USPAP courses within one cycle.
Do I need to take the course, Business Practices and Ethics and pass the examination?
Business Practices and Ethics is a requirement for each cycle. This course is available both online and in the classroom. For the classroom version, passing the exam is required, but for the online version there is no exam. For a schedule of upcoming courses, click here.
What is the Appraisal Curriculum Overview?
The Appraisal Curriculum Overview program is a new requirement for cycles ending 2011 and beyond. The program is not yet available.
For more information on the Appraisal Curriculum Overview, click here.
How many CE hours can I take online?
All 100 of continuing education hours can be taken online.
Can I receive CE credit for service in my chapter, region or at the national level?
If your CE cycle ends on or after Dec. 31, 2010, you can receive up to 25 hours of CE for service to the Appraisal Institute. If your CE Cycle ends on or before Dec. 31, 2009 you can earn up to 21 hours of CE credit, depending on your level of service. To request CE credit for your service, have your staff liaison submit your hours of service to the Designated Member Service Center.
Do I need to keep my certification of completion?
Please make sure you keep any verification of attendance for each program you record in your CE Logbook through your previous cycle; both courses taken with AI or with other providers. The Appraisal Institute may request that you submit all documentation for programs submitted in your CE Logbook.
An overview of the procedures is available here: Procedures
Questions?
Contact the Designated Member Service Center
T 312-335-4401
F 312-335-4415
designated@appraisalinstitute.org
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