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2024 15-Hour Equivalent USPAP Course

$339

This product includes:

Elective Hours: 15 State Specific: 0 Total Hours: 15

Description

State Requirements

This 15-Hour National Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) Course satisfies The Appraisal Foundation’s education requirement and examines the ethical and performance standards that govern professional appraisal practice.Students explore the structure and application of USPAP, including the Rules, Standards, and core definitions that guide appraiser conduct, scope of work decisions, and the development and communication of credible appraisal opinions.

The course emphasizes how USPAP applies across appraisal disciplines, addresses common compliance risks, and supports public trust in valuation services.The current edition of USPAP and the USPAP Guidance and Reference Manual are used throughout the course to support interpretation, professional judgment, and real-world application of appraisal standards.

Package Content:

State Requirements For California

California State Requirement Details for Appraiser Trainee

Hours Required by the State: 92 hours

83 hours of Basic Education

30-hour Basic Appraisal Principles
30-hour Basic Appraisal Procedures
15-hour National USPAP Course
8-hour Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations course*

*Beginning January 1, 2026, an 8-Hour Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations course will be required for Qualifying Education when earning or upgrading a credential.

9 hours of additional required edcuation:

4 hour Supervisory/Trainee Appraiser Course
4 hour CA State & Federal Law Course
1 Hour Cultural Competency Course

Licensing Exam: The licensing exam is administered by PSI. Registration for the state licensing exam is an entirely separate process from proctoring for your course final exam. For instructions to register for your state licensing exam and further information, please click here.

The CE Shop’s Offering: 92 hours

15 hour National USPAP Course
30 hour Basic Appraisal Principles
30 hour Basic Appraisal Procedures
4 hour Supervisory/Trainee Appraiser
5 hour California Federal and State Rules and Regulations and Cultural Competency
8-hour Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations course

The CE Shop is an approved education provider in California.

Reporting: The state does not require schools to report qualifying education 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 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 application to determine if you need to submit your certificate(s) of completion. Course completion dates are recorded using Central Standard Time. Please note that the date on your certificate of completion will reflect this.

Proctored Final Exam: The state requires your final exam to be proctored. You’ll need to schedule an appointment with a proctor in advance. You can find full details of the proctoring process here. Upon passing the final course exam, you will be asked to sign an affidavit verifying your identity as the student who completed the course and the final course exam.

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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