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Illinois Trainee Appraiser Qualifying Education Standard Package
- 30-Hour Basic Appraisal Principles
- 30-Hour Basic Appraisal Procedures
- 15-Hour National USPAP Course
- 4-Hour Supervisory Appraiser/Trainee Appraiser Course
- 8-Hour Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations
Individual Courses
Not ready for a package? Purchase each course separately at your own pace. All courses are required for il licensure.
Basic Appraisal Principles
A 30-hour AQB-qualifying course covering the foundations of real property appraisal: property characteristics, ownership interests and rights, value approaches, economic influences on real estate, and...
Basic Appraisal Procedures
A 30-hour AQB-qualifying course on the appraisal process, including the cost, income, and sales-comparison approaches, appraisal math and statistics, and site, neighborhood, and construction analysis.
2024 15-Hour National USPAP Course
The 15-hour course on the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), covering the appraiser's ethical obligations, standards of competent performance, and impartiality. Required App...
Supervisory Appraiser/Trainee Appraiser Course
A 4-hour course outlining the responsibilities of supervisory and trainee appraisers, AQB minimum qualifications, jurisdictional credentialing requirements, and experience-log standards.
Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations
An 8-hour AQB CAP-approved course on identifying and avoiding valuation bias, federal fair housing laws and regulations, and strategies for fair, equitable property valuation. Required for credentials...
Your Path to Becoming a Licensed Appraiser
Follow these 4 simple steps to start your appraisal career in Illinois
Complete 75 Hours of Qualifying Education
Finish your AQB-approved qualifying education, including the 15-Hour National USPAP Course, to meet the Trainee Appraiser education requirement.
Register as a Trainee Appraiser
Apply to your state appraiser board to register as a Trainee (Apprentice) Appraiser so you can begin gaining supervised experience.
Gain Experience Under a Supervisory Appraiser
Work under a certified supervisory appraiser to build the experience hours required to advance to a higher credential.
Advance to Licensed or Certified Appraiser
Complete the additional education and experience for the Licensed Residential, Certified Residential, or Certified General credential.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about our appraisal courses
How many hours of education do I need to become a Trainee Appraiser?
The Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB) requires 75 hours of qualifying education — including the 15-Hour National USPAP Course — to qualify as a Trainee (Apprentice) Appraiser. Confirm any additional requirements with your state appraiser board.
Do I need a college degree to become a Trainee Appraiser?
No. The Trainee Appraiser credential does not require a college degree. A degree (or qualifying alternative) becomes a factor as you advance to the Licensed or Certified levels.
How long does the qualifying education take?
With our self-paced online format, most students complete the 75-hour requirement in a few weeks. You can move faster or slower to fit your schedule.
Is the course approved?
Our appraiser qualifying education follows the AQB Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria. We recommend confirming state-specific approval with your local appraiser board.
What happens after I finish my qualifying education?
After completing your education you register as a Trainee Appraiser and begin gaining experience under a certified supervisory appraiser before advancing to a Licensed or Certified credential.