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2026-2027 7-Hour National USPAP Continuing Education Course

$285
This product includes:
LICENSE RENEWAL PERIOD: 2 YEARS Elective Hours: 7 Mandatory Hours: 0 Total Hours: 7
Description
State Requirements

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:

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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.

Package Content:

State Requirements For Pennsylvania

Pennsulvania State Requirement Details for Appraiser Continuing Education

Renewal Date: 6/30 every odd-numbered year

Hours Required by the State for renewals prior to January 1, 2026: 28 Hours

  • 7-Hour National USPAP Update Course
  • 2 hours of PA Act, Rules and Policies of the Board
  • 19 hours of approved continuing education

 Hours Required by the State for renewals on or after January 1, 2026: 28 Hours

  • 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)
  • 2 hours of PA Act, Rules and Policies of the Board
  • 12 hours of approved continuing education or 15 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. Pennsylvania appraisers will need to complete the 7-hour Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations Course prior to the biennial renewal period ending on 6/30/2027. If a certified real estate appraiser or licensed appraiser trainee has completed an 8-Hour Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations Course as part of their qualifying education, the 7-hour course length requirement is satisfied. Every renewal cycle after the 7-hour course requirement has been completed, the certified appraiser or licensed appraiser trainee must complete a Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations Course that is at least 4 hours in length.

Please note: If a certified appraiser satisfies the 7-Hour Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations Course requirement prior to the biennial renewal period ending on 6/30/2025, the appraiser will be required to complete the 4-hour course prior to the biennial renewal period ending on 6/30/2027 and for each biennial renewal cycle thereafter.

The CE Shop’s Offering: 28 hours

  • 7-Hour National USPAP Continuing Education Course
  • 7-hour Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations course
  • 2 hours of PA Act, Rules and Policies of the Board
  • 12 approved continuing education hours

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.

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Pennsylvania State Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers

Street Address: 2525 N 7th Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2649, Harrisburg, PA 17105-2649

Telephone: 833.DOS.BPOA or 717.783.4866

Fax: 717.705.5540

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