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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.

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State Requirements For Kansas

Kansas State Requirement Details for Trainee Appraisers

Core Hours Required by the State: 150 hours

  • Basic Appraisal Practices - 30 hours
  • Basic Appraisal Principles - 30 hours
  • Residential Sales Comparison & Income Approach - 30 hours
  • Residential Market Analysis & Highest & Best Use - 15 hours
  • Residential Appraisal Site Valuation & Cost Approach - 15 hours
  • Residential Report Writing & Case Studies - 15 hours
  • USPAP Course - 15 hours  

*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.

Licensing Exam: The Kansas Real Estate Appraisal Board  uses Pearson Vue as its testing agent. 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.  Pearson Vue Candidate Handbook is available here.

The CE Shop’s Offering: 15 Hours

  • 2024-2025 15-Hour National USPAP Course

The CE Shop is an approved provider in Kansas.

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 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.

Kansas Real Estate Appraisal Board

Street Address: 700 SW Jackson, Ste. 804, Topeka, KS 66603

Telephone: (278) 296-6736

Kansas Real Estate Appraisal Board