Discover your Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP®) education options including courses and corrective education.

Overview

National and Equivalent USPAP® Courses

Accessing USPAP® Courses

Resources

Publications Discounts

Corrective Education

USPAP®-Related Education

Course Approval Program

USPAP®

From required Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP®) courses to specialized and corrective education, The Appraisal Foundation®'s (Foundation) course offerings support real property appraisers, personal property appraisers, and business valuers at every stage of their career.

Since its inception, The Appraisal Foundation®'s (Foundation) has worked to foster professionalism in appraising by establishing, improving, and promoting the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP®). The Foundation develops and maintains the 15-Hour National USPAP® Course and the 7-Hour National USPAP® Update Course. These courses are required for real property appraisers seeking to obtain or renew a credential.

• The 15-Hour Course is required for initial licensure as Qualifying Education (QE)
• The 7-Hour Course must be taken once every two calendar years for Continuing Education (CE)

Both courses may be delivered:

• In-person or virtually
• By a provider using the Foundation’s materials or their own AQB-approved equivalent

Note: To receive state credit for real property, the course must be taught by an AQB-Certified USPAP® Instructor who also holds a current Certified General or Certified Residential credential in at least one U.S. state or territory.

Contact your preferred educational provider for a schedule of course offerings or your state appraisal regulatory agency for information they may have on courses offered in your state.

For a list of course providers who offer the Foundation's USPAP® courses, please see Providers of the Foundation's Courses.

To purchase course materials, visit our store.

Courses are available in multiple formats:

• The Appraisal Foundation®'s (Foundation) on demand National USPAP® Courses, powered by McKissock
• Additional self-paced online options via approved online equivalent providers
• Classroom or virtual instruction through approved education providers

For course availability in your area, contact your preferred provider or your state’s appraisal regulatory agency.

The following materials support learning and application of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP®) in both the 15-Hour and 7-Hour National Courses. These resources help students, instructors, and practicing appraisers navigate the standards, understand recent changes, and connect course content to real-world practice. Whether you're enrolled in a course or seeking to deepen your understanding of USPAP®, these tools are valuable companions to your educational experience.

Organizations who want to support The Appraisal Foundation®’s (Foundation) mission to advance public trust and excellence in the appraisal profession and contribute financially to that work can be eligible to receive publications discounts.

• 10% discount for contributions of $6,000–$20,000 per course cycle

• 15% discount for contributions over $20,000

If you’re interested in becoming a contributor, please reach out through our contact form.

Check out The Appraisal Foundation®’s (Foundation) official courses with provide further learning on ethical and professional standards designed to support compliance and improve professional conduct.

These official courses of The Appraisal Foundation®’s (Foundation) expand on specific USPAP® topics and are ideal for professionals, state regulators, and reviewers seeking focused training.

View Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB)-approved courses that meet established education standards for appraiser qualifications.

View more information about the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP®).