Description
Package
content and courses
State Requirements
This package includes three continuing education courses required for license renewals on or after January 1, 2026:
- California Federal and State Laws and Regulations and Cultural Competency (5-hour self-paced course)
- Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations (7-hour self-paced course)
- 7-Hour USPAP Update Course (Live Online delivery - Click here to view the class schedule.)
The USPAP Update Course is delivered via Live Online (webinar) format. Students are required to have a working camera and microphone, and expected to be on camera from the shoulders up for the entirety of the course.
Students attending the USPAP Update course are also required to have a copy of the current USPAP®, USPAP® Guidance and Reference Manual, and Course Manual. After enrolling in the course, students will receive an email with the code needed to access digital versions of these materials.
Package Content:
Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations
This 7-hour AQB CAP approved course meets the Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations Outline from the Real Property Qualification Criteria for Continuing Education during the first CE cycle after January 1, 2026.
Join us for this engaging seven-hour course designed to refresh and reinforce your understanding of valuation bias and its impact on the real estate industry. As appraisal professionals, you'll explore how historical practices, legal frameworks, and modern regulations shape your work today. Through interactive inquiries, real-world case studies, and practical examples, we'll delve into key federal fair housing laws and effective strategies to recognize and prevent bias in appraisals.
This course offers an opportunity to deepen your expertise and stay current with the latest developments in housing policies. By participating, you'll enhance your ability to deliver appraisals that align with professional standards and promote fairness in the industry. Whether you're fulfilling continuing education requirements or looking to enrich your professional practice, we invite you to be part of this important conversation shaping the future of appraisal.
2026-2027 7-Hour National USPAP Continuing Education Course
The 7-Hour National USPAP Continuing Education Course focuses on the requirements for ethical behavior and competent performance by appraisers that are set forth in the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP). All required manuals from The Appraisal Foundation are included in your course.
This course is offered via live online (synchronous meeting) delivery. Once enrolled, you can select upcoming classes to attend. Classes are offered weekly in two 3.5-hour sessions (Part A and Part B). They must be taken in order, but you can select the schedule options that work best for you. No need to register in advance, just show up! Upcoming classes are:
Click here to view the class schedule.
Note to students in NH: State rules require that your final course exam be proctored. You'll need to schedule an appointment with an online proctor in advance. You can find full details of the proctoring process here.
California Federal and State Rules and Regulations and Cultural Competency
This five-hour course helps real estate professionals meet continuing education requirements while strengthening both regulatory knowledge and cultural competency skills. You’ll gain a clear understanding of federal and state laws that govern the appraisal industry, including FIRREA, The Appraisal Foundation, and the roles of the Appraiser Qualifications Board and Appraisal Standards Board, as well as how California licenses and regulates appraisers through the Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers (BREA), the Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers Practice Act, and the California Code of Regulations. In addition, the course includes practical guidance on cultural competency in California appraisals, covering essential skills, professionalism, strategies for becoming more culturally competent, and effective communication techniques for demonstrating cultural awareness in your work. By the end of this course, you’ll be equipped to navigate complex regulations confidently and apply cultural competency principles that enhance your appraisal practice.
State Requirements
For California
California State Requirement Details for Appraiser Continuing Education
Renewal Date: 4 years from the date of issuance (USPAP is required every 2 years)
Hours Required by the State: 56 Hours
- 7-Hour National USPAP Continuing Education Course (required every 2 years)
- 7-hour Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations course or 4-hour Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations course (see explanation below)
- 4-hour Federal and State Laws and Regulation Course
- 1-hour of Cultural Competency
- 34-37 hours of approved continuing education (see explanation below)
Beginning January 1, 2026, a Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations course will be required for Continuing Education. The first time a Licensee completes the Continuing Education requirement for this course, the course length must be 7 hours. If a Licensee successfully completed an 8-hour course as part of their Qualifying Education, they have satisfied this requirement. Every 2 calendar years thereafter, the course length must be at least 4 hours. This new course requirement is included in the 28 total hours for a 2-year renewal.
The CE Shop’s Offering:
- 7-Hour National USPAP Continuing Education Course
- 7-Hour Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations
- 5-hour Combined Federal and State Laws and Regulation Course and Cultural Competency Course
- 34-37 hours CE Electives
The CE Shop is an approved provider in California.
Reporting: The state does not require schools to report course completions.
Expiration Date of Course: Course expiration dates vary by course. Each individual course will have an expiration date listed in your account. See Terms & Conditions for more details.
Certificates: Immediately upon appraisal course completions, The CE Shop will provide students with an electronic copy of the course certificate of completion. Certificates will remain in your account for a minimum of five years, should you need additional copies at a later time. Please refer to your renewal application to determine if you need to submit your certificate(s) of completion with your renewal. Course completion dates are recorded using Central Standard Time. Please note that the date on your certificate of completion will reflect this.
License Renewal Process: The process to renew in this state is to log in to the licensing system online and follow the prompts to renew. Instructions for this process may be found here.
Seat Time: It is required that all students spend a minimum amount of seat time engaged in the course content. Our online course delivery system manages this requirement for you.
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