15-Hour National USPAP Course

Using the national USPAP course material copyrighted by The Appraisal Foundation (effective Jan. 1, 2020 through Dec. 31, 2023), this 15-hour course covers basic rules for ethical behavior and competent performance. The course, which is designed to comply with USPAP requirements for state licensed or certified appraisers, highlights the role of the appraiser and the implied impartiality often associated with this role. Participants will learn how requirements of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice affect their appraisal businesses.

 

Note. State licensed and certified course participants who wish to complete the 15-Hour National USPAP Course may do so, but it will only count for state CE (elective) credit and will not meet the National USPAP requirement for state licensing retention. Course participants who are required to complete the 15-hour National USPAP Course due to current trainee licensing rules and regulations, will receive the QE credit for their successful completion of this pre-qualification course.

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General and residential real property appraisers

• Identify the purpose and structure of The Appraisal Foundation and the importance of maintaining public trust in appraisal services.
• Recognize the design structure and the primary content sections of the 2020–2021 USPAP publication with emphasis on the Definitions, Preamble, Rules, and Standards.
• Recognize the role of the appraiser in performing valuation services and the impartiality associated with the appraiser’s role. 
• Identify “real-world” scenarios illustrating USPAP applications to situations that appraisers encounter in daily practice.

• Basic Appraisal Principles
• Basic Appraisal Procedures
  

Yes, 1 hours

Basic

Attend: 70 AI Points,  Attend and Pass Exam: 75 AI Points,  Pass Only: 0 AI Points

15 hours

No

Classroom & Synchronous

Synchronous

A laptop computer or tablet device is required for participants who choose an electronic copy of USPAP.

None

Course Materials Include:

• Course Handbook (192 pp.)
  

Unless otherwise noted, the course price does not include a copy of the current USPAP edition, which is required for course credit. When the chapter does not include, participants must bring their own copy of the USPAP edition to class.

To purchase a print or electronic copy of the publication, please visit The Appraisal Foundation.

You will be asked to clear the calculator’s memory before and after the examination. Only one calculator is permitted in the testing room. Examinees taking most AI exams may bring their own calculator to use during the exam. Laptops, cellular phones, tablets, iPads, wearable technology (smart watch, Apple Watch, Google Glass, etc.), and other devices that can store data or connect to the Internet are NOT permitted during the exam. In addition, all watches, wallets, bags, and purses must be removed and stored out of reach prior to taking the exam.