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    Date
    On Demand
    Sponsor
    Appraisal Institute
    Location
    Instructor
    Paula K. Konikoff, MAI, AI-GRS
    Richard L. Borges, II, MAI, SRA, AI-GRS, AI-RRS
    Steven M. Shockley, MAI, SRA, AI-GRS, AI-RRS
    Class Time
    6 Hours
    Full Price
    $159.00
    AI Price
    $159.00
    Course Description
    This important course provides information about standards and ethics requirements for valuers in general and, more specifically, for valuers who belong to the Appraisal Institute. Through discussion questions and examples, you’ll identify behavior and actions that illustrate violations of the Code of Professional Ethics, and you’ll learn how referrals can be made. You’ll get an introduction to the Appraisal Institute Guide Notes to the Standards of Professional Practice and see how the Guide Notes can be used to resolve everyday appraisal practice problems. Finally, you’ll learn about common errors in appraisal reports and review reports, and they respond to questions about challenges that arise in appraisal practice such as requests for updates and requests to change or add intended users.

     The content emphasizes:

    • Business practices issues, such as how to respond to seemingly unreasonable requests, how to address client pressure, and how to approach a complex assignment
    • Which standards apply to Appraisal Institute Designated Members, Candidates for Designation, and Associate Members, and when they apply
    • The key principles of the Standards of Valuation Practice
    • How to identify and avoid behavior that violates the Standards of Valuation Practice
    • The correct way to use the Appraisal Institute designations, emblems, and logo
    • Understanding of the Appraisal Institute enforcement process
    Who Should Enroll
    • Designated members
    • Associate Members
    • Those interested in readmitting to the Appraisal Institute
    AI CE Points
    Attend:
    30
    State Approvals
    State QE/CE Course & Exam Course Only Exam Only Delivery Format Start Date Expire Date State Code
    AK CE 6 6 Online 12/17/2025 11/26/2028 20852
    AL CE 6 6 Online 01/09/2025 09/30/2026 C02613
    AR CE 6 6 Online 01/25/2024 03/01/2026 AI011
    AZ CE 6 6 Online 11/26/2025 11/26/2028 48279
    CA CE 6 6 Online 03/03/2024 03/02/2028 20CP754601419
    CO CE 6 6 Online 01/12/2026 11/26/2028 3044
    CT CE 6 6 Online 11/13/2024 11/13/2027 AAL.001316
    DC CE 6 6 Online 01/18/2024 02/28/2026 4009
    DE CE 6 6 Online 11/26/2025 11/26/2028 48279
    FL CE 6 6 Online 04/02/2024 04/01/2026 0010177
    IA CE 6 6 Online 12/01/2025 06/05/2026 A518-1086
    ID CE 6 6 Online 01/22/2026 11/26/2028 1960784
    IL CE 6 6 Online 01/01/2023 12/31/2026 575.010429
    IN CE 6 6 Online 11/26/2025 11/26/2028 48279
    KS CE 6 6 Online 01/01/2026 12/31/2026 C119-26
    KY CE 6 6 Online 05/31/2025 06/30/2026
    LA CE 6 6 Online 11/26/2025 11/26/2028 A0320
    MA CE 6 6 Online 11/27/2025 11/26/2028 00120234
    MD CE 6 6 Online 11/26/2025 11/26/2028 48279
    ME CE 6 6 Online 11/26/2025 11/26/2028 48279
    MN CE 6 6 Online 04/01/2024 03/31/2028 1029214
    MO CE 6 6 Online 01/28/2026 11/26/2028 2026000170
    NC CE 6 6 Online 01/01/2026 12/31/2026 4357
    ND CE 6 6 Online 02/12/2023 11/26/2028 CE-223026, 48279
    NE CE 6 6 Online 12/23/2025 12/23/2030 225240K.02
    NH CE 6 6 Online 12/21/2025 11/26/2028
    NJ CE 6 6 Online 09/17/2025 11/26/2028 2025-3045
    NM CE 6 6 Online 12/21/2022 06/25/2026 4260
    NV CE 6 6 Online 10/10/2025 10/31/2026 CE.0009503-A
    NY CE 6 6 Online 12/19/2025 12/31/2026 A5148-06
    OH CE 6 6 Online 01/01/2026 12/31/2026 923603601A 26
    OK CE 6 6 Online 11/27/2025 11/26/2028 905
    OR CE 6 6 Online 12/02/2025 11/26/2028 APIN-C-1255-9088
    PA CE 6 6 Online 11/27/2025 11/26/2028
    PR CE 6 6 Online 11/26/2025 11/26/2028 48279
    SC CE 6 6 Online 09/01/2024 08/31/2026 AC . 1930
    SD CE 6 6 Online 10/24/2025 11/26/2028 SD90126C
    TN CE 6 6 Online 04/01/2024 03/31/2026 2381
    TX CE 6 6 Online 11/27/2025 11/26/2027 TX provider #: 10 Course #: 03129-ACE
    UT CE 6 6 Online 05/01/2024 04/30/2026 AC240412
    VA CE 6 6 Online 11/26/2025 11/26/2028 48279
    VT CE 6 6 Online 11/27/2022 03/02/2027 CA-171778
    WA CE 6 6 Online 11/27/2025 11/26/2028 A22025863
    WI CE 6 6 Online 11/26/2025 11/26/2028 48279
    WV CE 6 6 Online 11/27/2025 11/26/2028
    WY CE 6 6 Online 12/29/2025 11/26/2028 1916
    Course Objectives
    • Identify the purpose of the Code of Professional Ethics and Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice of the Appraisal Institute and recognize how those documents apply to Appraisal Institute Designated Members, Candidates for Designation, Associate Members and Affiliate Members.
    • Recognize how to apply better appraisal business practices, especially regarding client relationships.
    • Identify the major steps in the enforcement of the Appraisal Institute peer review system.
    • Recognize the guidance offered by the Guide Notes to the Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice of the Appraisal Institute.
    • Identify opportunities for improving professionalism.
    • Recognize common ethical dilemmas and identify strategies for resolving them.
    Course Details

    Program Overview:
    Online Syllabus

    Assignments:
    Yes. Participants must complete mandatory assignments in this program. Please plan your time accordingly and allow up to 5 days for the instructor to review your assignments. The instructor may ask for a re-submission of incomplete assignments. You may advance through the program while you are waiting for your instructor to review your work. You may also contact the instructor to request expedited review.

    Equipment:
    None

    Additional Information:
    Note. The AQB has approved this online program for 6 hours of CE credit. Check with your state for approved credit hours. Appraisal Institute and Designated members and Associate Members will receive 30 points of AI CE credit.

    Online Course Access
    Go to www.appraisalinstitute.org and log in with the username and password you used when you registered. Click on the red “My Account” button if you are not automatically taken to your account page.
    1. Click "Education and Events" on the right navigation menu.
    2. Find the course under the “Online Courses” heading and click the “Begin” button.
    IMPORTANT NOTE: Once this button is clicked, your access length time (e.g. 90 days) will begin. Only click when you intend to start the course. If you are returning, once you have started the course, click the “Continue” button to continue.

    Other Details
    For information about how on demand online education programs work, registration and cancellation policies, and other details, see our On Demand Online Education Frequently Asked Questions.


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    Students should confirm state approvals prior to registering for any Appraisal Institute program.