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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:
- Pennsylvania Appraisal Acts and Board Policies (2-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 Technology and GSE Appraisal Review (4-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.
Pennsylvania Appraisal Acts and Board Policies
This course provides two hours of instruction in Pennsylvania appraisal acts and board policies, which satisfies a portion of the continued education needed for licensure in the state. Topics include The Appraisal Foundation, FIRREA, and Federal Components to set up the state specific subjects. Then the course dives into Pennsylvania Real Estate Appraisal Governing Agency and the State Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers' administrative powers. The course concludes with a breakdown of the Real Estate Appraisers Certification Act definition and purpose, investigative process, and violations and penalties.
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 Technology and GSE Appraisal Review
This course provides four hours of continued education in Appraisal Technology and GSE Appraisal Review. In this course we will explore the relationship between Government-Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs) and their review of ethical and legal standards and emerging technology. The review of appraisals can be a significant part of an appraisal business and understanding what technological tools are available to you and your professional limits will help make the process less daunting.
Topics include appraisal review for GSEs like Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and integrating multiple appraisal approaches for valuing complex properties. You’ll learn how to use emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence and data analytics, to improve the appraisal review process. This includes re-evaluating appraisals for accuracy and fairness, ensuring compliance with GSE standards, and addressing potential biases. A significant portion also covers the legal, ethical, and professional standards in the appraisal industry as they relate to the review process and technology use. Altogether, this course equips you with the tools to conduct thorough and unbiased appraisal reviews.
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 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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