Continuing Education
The Appraisal Institute offers classroom and online programs that can meet both state and Appraisal Institute continuing education (CE) requirements. Our classroom education programs are offered across the U.S. and our online education programs begin on the
1st and 15th of every month. To find Appraisal Institute classes, click here.
To learn more about maintaining your continuing education requirements for your state certification or license, contact your state regulatory agency. Then, find Appraisal Institute programs that are approved in your state.
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Appraisal Institute Continuing Education
Please Note: This is a Q&A intended to provide general information about Appraisal Institute Continuing Education (CE), but the actual rules are contained in Regulation No. 10: Continuing Education and govern continuing education requirements. The Q&A may not include all information, options, requirements, and variations applicable to any particular person.
UPDATED CE REQUIREMENTS - EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2010
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How many hours do I have to complete for my continuing education cycle?
Practicing Designated members must complete 100 hours of continuing education for every five-year cycle. Those practicing Designated members on a 100-Hour Recommended status are strongly encouraged to complete 100 hours. Those that choose not to will not be considered “continuing education complete” and must state in the certification statement that have not completed the continuing education program.
Practicing Associate members must complete 70 hours of continuing education for every five-year cycle.
I’m an Associate member. Must I complete 70 hours of continuing education every five years?
Yes. All practicing Associate members are subject to continuing education requirements. The first cycle will begin July 1, 2010.
How do I view my CE log?
To view your most up-to-date CE log or to add to your CE log, log in with your username and password and visit the My Designated Member CE Log or My Associate Member CE Log page. If you would like to have a copy faxed, e-mailed or mailed to you, please contact the Continuing Education department.
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.
- The topics covered in the program must be on our list of creditable topics, which can be found here: Creditable Topics.
- Continuing education cannot be a home study or correspondence course.
- Offering must be at least two-hours in length.
- For USPAP courses, the instructor must be AQB certified. The Appraisal Institute accepts USPAP up to three times per five-year CE cycle.
- Continuing education credit will be given for up to 10 hours for each CE cycle for computer education for applications specific to the appraisal industry.
If the program meets the requirements listed above, simply log the program online from your "My Appraisal Institute" page or submit the certificate of completion to the Continuing Education department.
How do I add to my CE log?
To add to your CE log, log into your "My Appraisal Institute" page and add a program, citing the specific creditable topic.
You can also fax, e-mail or mail the or certificates of completion to the Continuing Education department.
For what Appraisal Institute programs can I receive 1.25 CE credit?
The Appraisal Institute approves certain “advanced” Appraisal Institute courses, seminars and certificate programs, granting 1.25 CE credit for every hour taken. Status reports will reflect these programs with an asterisk (*). View the current list of approved programs.
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 Continuing Education department. 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 sponsored by the Appraisal Institute, either nationally on the chapter level, will automatically be added to your CE log and should appear within one week of the offering. If a program taken through the Appraisal Institute does not appear on your CE log after one week, please contact the Continuing Education department to determine the status of this offering.
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 three USPAP courses within one cycle. USPAP is required for every five-year cycle and must be included in the 100 hours for Designated members and the 70 hours for Associate members.
Do I need to take the course, Business Practices and Ethics?
The Business Practices and Ethics course is required for every five-year cycle and must be included in the 100 hours for Designated members and the 70 hours for Associate members.
View the schedule of upcoming courses.
What is the Appraisal Curriculum Overview requirement?
The Appraisal Curriculum Overview requirement must be met by both Designated members with cycles ending 2011 and beyond and all Associate members. One of the options below must be completed every five-year cycle and must be included in the 100 hours for Designated members and the 70 hours for Associate members.
No option may be repeated in any subsequent continuing education cycle unless such option has been substantially revised, as determined by the Admissions and Designation Qualifications Committee.
*Please note:
If you are a dually Designated member, you must complete general ACO requirements.
If you are an Associate member that is listed as both a general and a residential member, you must complete general ACO requirements.
How many CE hours can I take online?
All hours of continuing education hours can be taken online.
Can I receive CE credit for service in my chapter, region or at the national level?
Members can receive up to 25 hours of CE for service to the Appraisal Institute per CE cycle. National service will be submitted by the Chair. Chapters will submit chapter and regional service by completing the Committee Service Verification Form.
Can I receive CE credit for any service to the real estate appraisal profession?
Members can receive up to 10 hours of CE for service to the profession per CE cycle. Please submit proof of service to the Continuing Education department for consideration.
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 Log 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 Log.
Designated members should submit all programs by December 31 in the year their cycle concludes.
Associate members should submit all programs by June 30 in the year their cycle concludes.
Questions?
T 312-335-4401
F 312-335-4415
ce@appraisalinstitute.org
Submissions via Mail
Appraisal Institute
Attn: Continuing Education
550 W. Van Buren, Suite 1000
Chicago, IL 60607
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