Description
Package
content and courses
State Requirements
This complete package includes 28 hours of continuing education courses required for license renewals on or after January 1, 2026:
- 2024-2026 Mandatory CT Appraisal Law Course (3-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.)
- Appraising Energy-Efficient and Green Homes (3-hour self-paced course)
- Appraisal Statistics (3-hour self-paced course)
- Reviewing Real Estate Title, Transfers, and Contracts (5-hour self-paced course)
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.
2024-2026 Mandatory CT Appraisal Law Course Supervisory/Provisional Education
The 2024-2026 Mandatory CT Appraisal Law Course Supervisory/Provisional Education course is a three-hour continuing education course approved by the Connecticut Real Estate Appraisal Commission. It is required for all licensed and certified real estate appraisers to maintain their credentials during the current CE cycle. This course provides a comprehensive overview of Connecticut's appraisal laws and regulations, offering vital updates and reinforcing appraisers’ legal and ethical responsibilities. Topics covered include the structure and function of the Department of Consumer Protection (DCP), the role of the Appraisal Subcommittee (ASC), and compliance with standards set by the Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB) and the Appraisal Foundation.
Participants will explore current licensing categories and supervision requirements, with detailed instruction on provisional licensing, supervisory responsibilities, and experience log documentation. The course also reviews enforcement procedures, recent statutory changes such as Public Act 24-142, and Connecticut-specific guidelines for Appraisal Management Companies (AMCs). Additional instruction addresses geographic competency, appraisal of complex properties, and the integration of new technologies, including artificial intelligence. Through this course, appraisers will enhance their understanding of evolving regulatory frameworks and ensure compliance with all legal obligations in the state of Connecticut.
Appraising Energy-Efficient and Green Homes
This course provides three hours of continued education in energy-efficiency and green building that increasingly impacts modern appraisals. The course covers best practices for appraising energy efficient homes including terminology, building features, and credits. Topics include introductions to going green and sustainability, green energy labels, ratings, and certifications. Appraisal professionals will also learn how to valuate green and high-performance properties, incorporating energy-efficient data into an Appraisal report, and resources for green valuations. The course closes with an in-depth review of The Residential Green and Energy Efficient Addendum.
Appraisal Statistics
Unlock the power of data with our Appraisal Statistics course, designed for real estate professionals seeking to enhance their valuation skills. This comprehensive course covers essential statistical tools and methodologies used in real estate appraisal. Learn to recognize and utilize descriptive statistical measures and dispersion to accurately summarize and describe property data. Dive into inferential statistical methods and probability concepts to evaluate the significance of trends and patterns in the real estate market. Master regression analysis techniques, including multiple regression analysis and automated valuation models (AVMs), to forecast property values based on various attributes. By the end of the course, you'll be equipped to make data-driven decisions and provide precise, reliable appraisals that stand out in the competitive real estate industry.
Reviewing Real Estate Title, Transfers, and Contracts
This course provides 5 hours of continued education instruction in reviewing real estate title, transfers, and contracts. Topics include titles, deeds and transfer of title. The course also reviews and expands on contract types and requirements along with legal considerations. To wrap up the course, real estate leases are covered in depth with basics, types, elements of, and terminating a lease all discussed.
State Requirements
For Connecticut
Connecticut State Requirement Details for Provisional and Certified Appraiser Continuing Education
Renewal Date: Licenses expire annually on April 30th. All continuing education hours must be completed between February 1st of an even-numbered year and January 31st of the even-numbered year two years later. The CE completion deadline is 3 months before the renewal deadline.
Hours Required by the State: 28 Hours
- 3-hour CT Real Estate Appraisal Law course
- 7-Hour National USPAP Continuing Education Course
- 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)
- 11 hours of approved continuing education or 14 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: 28 hours
- 3-hour 2024-2026 Mandatory CT Appraisal Law Course Supervisory/Provisional Education
- 7-Hour National USPAP Continuing Education Course
- 7-hour Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations course
- 11 hours of elective CE courses
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.
License Renewal Process: The process to renew in this state can be found here.
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