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Transform Your Real Estate Program into a Career Launchpad
Our flexible programs allow us to meet schools where they are. With partnership options and course formats that fit your curriculum and your students' needs.
Choose Your Partnership Model
Academic Programs (Semester-Based)
Integrate industry-standard courses—Basic Appraisal Principles and Basic Appraisal Procedures—directly into your curriculum. Students earn college credit and up to 60 hours toward their real estate appraisal license. It's a resume builder that gives them a competitive edge when applying for internships.
Workforce Development Programs (Non-Credit)
Perfect for career changers ready to launch a new profession. We provide all the qualifying education courses needed to take students from Trainee level to Certified Residential Appraiser. It is a complete pathway to licensure.
Delivery Options That Work for Everyone
- In-Person - We ship textbooks directly to your bookstore for traditional classroom instruction.
- Online (On-Demand) - Students access coursework anytime, anywhere. 24/7 flexibility for busy schedules.
- Live Virtual - Real-time learning with a live instructor via computer. All the benefits of classroom interaction, from anywhere.
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Additional Benefits for Your Students
Your students get free membership with no annual dues allowing open access to our Career Center where they can post resumes, search jobs, and receive career alerts. We also offer scholarships funded by industry professionals to help offset education costs. Plus, students tap into a network of local appraisers who provide mentorship, internship opportunities, and real-world career guidance. It's everything they need to launch a successful appraisal career while still in school.
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Essential Resources for Real Estate Education
Equip your students with the industry's most trusted references. Our publications are the recognized authorities on property valuations and relied upon by real estate professionals nationwide and essential additions to any university library or bookstore collection.
Recommended Titles:
- The Appraisal of Real Estate, 15th Edition
- The Student Handbook to The Appraisal of Real Estate, 15th Edition
- The Dictionary of Real Estate Appraisal, 7th Edition
Get in Touch
We're here to help you explore how the Appraisal Institute can enhance your university's real estate education program. Whether you have questions about course materials, partnership opportunities, or how our nationally recognized credentials can benefit your students, we'd love to hear from you.
Ready to learn more? Let's start a conversation about what's possible for your program.
Send a Message or Call: 312-335-4228