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Important Notice:
The Appraisal Foundation approval for the course content in this course will expire at the end 2009. In order to receive credit for the course from the Appraisal Institute or from any state, you MUST complete the course - including the required offline exam - before midnight central time on December 31, 2009.
Also note that the end of the year is a busy time for our exam provider, PearsonVue. They suggest scheduling the exam as soon as possible once the course content is completed.
After this deadline, you will be required to complete the 2010-2011 version of the course. At this time, the 2010-2011 version of the course is not yet offered online. The course will not be offered online until later in 2010.
Overview:
The Appraisal Institute's 15 hour National USPAP Online Equivalent Course focuses on the 2008-2009 requirements for ethical behavior and competent performance by appraisers that are set forth in the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP). This course provides at least 15 hours (50 minutes/hour) of online instruction in USPAP, and is approved by the Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB).
The course material emphasizes the role of the appraiser and the appraiser's impartiality associate with this role. The special responsibilities of the appraiser with regard to impartiality are explored in detail. In addition to lectures, the course includes Discussion Examples that show how USPAP applies to situations that appraisers as professionals in the appraisal of real property, personal property, and businesses or intangible assets, in appraisal review, and in real property appraisal consulting assignments.
An electronic version of USPAP, which provides the framework for the course, is included as part of the course materials and is referred to throughout the course. It is important that course participants become familiar with this document. Students may order a bound, printed edition of the USPAP document as well. See "For Further Reading" link below for details.
Note: QE 2008 Course
Do I have to take the 1-hour course exam?
You are required to complete and pass a proctored offline exam if:
- you are taking this class to meet state qualifying education requirements
- you are taking this class to meet the qualifying education requirements for an Appraisal Institute designation
You may be required to complete and pass a proctored offline exam if:
- you are taking this class to meet state continuing education requirements. Most states do not require the exam for CE credit, but please confirm this with your state licensing board.
You are not required to complete and pass a proctored offline exam if:
- if you are taking this class to meet the continuing education requirements of an Appraisal Institute designation
You will have 90 days from the time that you complete the course to take the proctored exam. Testing center locations in your area can be found by clicking on this link: www.pearsonvue.com/ai.
Members Only: As part of your membership in the Appraisal Institute, in addition to the reduced class tuition, you are eligible to obtain one copy of USPAP each year. Students may enroll in an optional Package which includes a printed, bound edition of USPAP delivered within 7 days after enrolling in the class. The additional $30 fee for this package is waived if you are a Member of the Appraisal Institute. See "For Further Reading" link below for details.
Syllabus:
Module 1: Introduction to USPAP
Module 2: USPAP Definitions
Module 3: PREAMBLE and When USPAP Applies
Module 4: ETHICS RULE and COMPETENCY RULE
Module 5: SCOPE OF WORK RULE
Module 6: JURISDICTIONAL EXCEPTION RULE
Module 7: STANDARD 1 - Real Property Appraisal, Development
Module 8: STANDARD 2 - Real Property Appraisal, Reporting
Module 9: STANDARD 3 - Appraisal Review, Development and Reporting
Module 10: STANDARDS 4 - 10
Module 11: Statements and Advisory Opinions
Learning Objectives:
- Define terms set forth in USPAP
- Demonstrate familiarity with USPAP's Ethics Rule
- Identify the competency requirements to be met before accepting an assignment
- Recognize the applicability of the Jurisdictional Exception Rule
- Recognize the importance of the scope of work decision
- Demonstrate familiarity with topics covered in the 10 Standards
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Appraisal Institute Credit Hours
Attendance Hours: 14.0
Exam Hours: 1.0
Category
Standards [SPP]
Prerequisites
Successful completion of Basic Appraisal Principles and Basic Appraisal Procedures is strongly recommended.
Required Technology
None
Recommended Text
Package - Online 15-Hour National USPAP Course with USPAP Book - No Add'l Fee for Members 
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Tuition
Member: $ 275.00
Regular: $ 325.00
Click Here for State Approvals
Instructor
Thomas R. Kirby, MAI, SRA
Contact Name
John Witham
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Disclaimer
I agree to the terms and policies set forth under the Appraisal Institute Online Education Policy. I also certify that I am the person identified above under Personal Data and that I will personally complete each assigned module of instruction and any examination(s). I understand and agree that if I misrepresent my identity or arrange for someone else to represent himself or herself as me at any time during the Appraisal Institute online course or seminar, I will be immediately removed from the course or seminar and I will not be entitled to any refund. I further understand that if I am a member of the Appraisal Institute and participated in any misrepresentation of identity, by affirmative act or failure to act, that I will be the subject of a peer review proceeding under Regulation No. 6 for violation of the Appraisal Institute's Code of Professional Ethics and Standard of Professional Appraisal Practice, and that such peer review proceeding may result in termination of my Appraisal Institute membership.
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Additional Information
For online education, you will receive an email from the instructor on the morning of the session start date that will remind you of your login information and the website address to begin your program.
To start immediately if you registered for an online education session in progress (on or after the session start date), go to www.appraisalinstitute.org and log in with the username and password you used when you registered. You will automatically be taken to the "My Appraisal Institute" page. Near the middle of that page your course will be listed with a link next to it that says "Go To Class".
If you have any questions, please email us at tbe@appraisalinstitute.org.
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