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The Appraisal Institute offers world-class education that will help you advance your career.  The Appraisal Institute offers programs that can meet both state and Appraisal Institute primary and continuing education (CE) requirements. Programs are offered in a variety of formats such as:

Classroom education programs - view the list of courses offered locally below.

Online Education - Learn at your own pace anytime, anywhere.  Top-notch Appraisal Institute courses and seminars come straight to your desktop with online education! Learn from any computer anywhere, whenever you have time. It’s easy, convenient and a great way to get the education you want.

Webinars - The Appraisal Institute conducts webinars on a regular basis to provide convenient, valuable training on today's "hot" appraisal issues.

Educational Partners - Learn about courses and seminars offered by local real estate organizations that are of interest to appraisers.

Starting in 2013, the Massachusetts and Rhode Island Chapter's classroom offerings have a new home  - Click here for details
 
Classroom Education Programs

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Real Estate Finance Statistics and Valuation Modeling       REGISTER

May 30 - 31, 2013                                              
Location: Crowne Plaza Woburn, 15 Middlesex Canal Park, Woburn, MA
Classroom Hours:  8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Tuition:  $300 AI Price; $350 Full Price (after 4/24, add $50)
Credit Hours:   15 hours (Be sure to check with your state licensing board for approval)
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7 Hour National USPAP Update Course (2012/2013 version)      REGISTER 
May 23, 2013                                              
Location:  Crowne Plaza Woburn, 15 Middlesex Canal Park, Woburn, MA
Classroom Hours:   8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Tuition:  $175 AI Price; $225 Full Price (USPAP is NOT included in the cost)
Credit Hours: 7 hours (Be sure check with your state licensing board for approval.)
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General Appraiser Site Valuation & Cost Approach       REGISTER 
June 12 - 15, 2013                                              
Location:  Crowne Plaza Woburn, 15 Middlesex Canal Park, Woburn, MA
Classroom Hours:   8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Tuition:  $535  AI Price; $585 Full Price (after 5/21, add $50)
Credit Hours: 30 hours (Be sure check with your state licensing board for approval.) 
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Residential Sales Comparison and Income Approaches   REGISTER
June 25 - 28, 2013                                               
Location: Clarion Inn, 940 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk, MA
Classroom Hours
: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Tuition: 
$535 AI Price; $585 Full Price (after 6/6, add $50)

Credit Hours: 30 hours (Be sure check with your state licensing board for approval.) 

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General Appraiser Market Analysis and Highest and Best Use 
REGISTER 
July 17 - 20, 2013
Location: Crowne Plaza Woburn, 15 Middlesex Canal Park, Woburn, MA
Classroom Hours: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Tuition: $535 AI Price; $585 Full Price (after 7/3, add $50)
Credit Hours: 30 hours (Be sure check with your state licensing board for approval.)
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Advanced Income Capitalization       REGISTER 
August 19 - 23, 2013                                              
Location:  Crowne Plaza Woburn, 15 Middlesex Canal Park, Woburn, MA
Classroom Hours:   8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Tuition:  $675 AI Price; $965 Full Price
Credit Hours: 35 (2 online, 30 classroom, 3-hour exam) - Be sure check with your state licensing board for approval
Registration Deadline:   August 5, 2013 - NO EXCEPTIONS.  The Diagnostic test must be taken at least 21 days before the course start date.   Click Here for Details
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Business Practices and Ethics  REGISTER SOON
September 12, 2013                                              
Location:  Crowne Plaza Woburn, 15 Middlesex Canal Park, Woburn, MA
Classroom Hours:   8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Tuition:  $175 AI Price; $225 Full Price
Credit Hours: 7 hours of AI credit; 4 Hours of Commonwealth of Massachusetts credit (Be sure check with your state licensing board for approval.)
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7 Hour National USPAP Update Course (2012/2013 version) REGISTER SOON
September 26, 2013                                             
Location:  Crowne Plaza Woburn, 15 Middlesex Canal Park, Woburn, MA
Classroom Hours:   8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Tuition:  $175 AI Price; $225 Full Price (USPAP is NOT included in the cost)
Credit Hours: 7 hours (Be sure check with your state licensing board for approval.)  
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7 Hour National USPAP Update Course (2012/2013 version)   REGISTER SOON
October 11, 2013                                              
Location: Sheraton Providence Airport Hotel, 1850 Post Road, Warwick, RI
Classroom Hours: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Tuition: $175 AI Price; $225 Full Price (USPAP is NOT included in the cost)
Credit Hours: 7 hours (Be sure check with your state licensing board for approval.)
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General Appraiser Report Writing and Case Studies 
REGISTER
November 5 - 8, 2013
Location: Crowne Plaza Woburn, 15 Middlesex Canal Park, Woburn, MA

Classroom Hours: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Tuition: $535 AI Price; $585 Full Price (after 10/22, add $50) 
Credit Hours: 30 hours (Be sure check with your state licensing board for approval.)
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7 Hour National USPAP Update Course (2012/2013 version) REGISTER SOON
December 5, 2013                                              
Location:  Crowne Plaza Woburn, 15 Middlesex Canal Park, Woburn, MA
Classroom Hours:   8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Tuition:  $175 AI Price; $225 Full Price (USPAP is NOT included in the cost)
Credit Hours: 7 hours (Be sure check with your state licensing board for approval.)
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Online Courses and Seminars                               REGISTER 
Online sessions begin on the 1st and 15th of each month

View a Complete List of Online Education Offerings approved in MA

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More Information on Appraisal Institute Education
  • State ApprovalsCheck the approvals of courses and seminars in Massachusetts as well as other states.
  • Examination PolicyLooking to challenge or retake an examLearn more.
  • National Appraisal Institute Scholarships - The Appraisal Institute Education Trust offers several scholarship programs. View details and download applications.
  • Explore a Career in Real Estate Valuation - Interested in exploring a challenging, dynamic career in real estate valuation? Find out how to start your career.

  • Educational Requirements for Appraisal Institute DesignationsFor a summary of requirements for our MAI and SRA designations, view the MAI/SRA requirement charts.

  • Continuing Education (CE) - The Appraisal Institute offers programs that fulfill both state and Appraisal Institute CE requirements. View answers to frequently asked CE questions.

  • Nationwide Education ProgramsTo view education programs offered throughout the United States, click here.

 











Online Education Available to You 24/7
All Appraisal Institute online sessions begin on the 1st and 15th of each month and allow participants up to 30 days to complete the session as rapidly or as slowly as needed. Students may enroll at any time for either the current or an upcoming session

Classes start the 1st and 15th of each month. You can register and begin your class any time after the class start date and before the class end date. Login from anywhere -- work or home. You can go as rapidly or as slowly as needed within a 45-day window.

You do not have to attend at scheduled times -- you work at your pace, not the instructor's pace.

You can work for one hour and then log off and come back three days later and work for another hour or two.