Practicum
How much does a practicum differ from other ways to gain experience?
Appraiser candidates have three primary pathways to gain the experience hours required for licensure:. What makes the practicum unique is that, although it counts as experience, it is delivered in a course format. Like qualifying education, practicum
Where can I find an approved practicum course?
Because states vary in how they recognize practicum experience, you should contact your state appraiser regulatory agency to confirm whether a specific course is approved for use in your state.
Does a practicum course count toward experience hours?
Yes. According to the Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria (Criteria):. Experience credit shall be granted for the actual classroom hours and hours of documented research and analysis as awarded through the practicum course approval process
How many experience hours can I earn through a practicum course?
There is no fixed number of hours required for a practicum course. Each course provider sets the total number of hours when applying for course approval. The Appraiser Qualification Board (AQB) allows up to 100% of required experience hours to come f
Are practicum courses a new option?
No. Practicum courses have been an approved pathway to gain experience hours since 2008.
Who approves a practicum course?
A practicum course may be approved in one of two ways:. States have the option to:
What must a practicum course include to meet the Criteria?
To qualify for experience credit under the Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria (Criteria), a practicum course must:
Is there additional guidance for course developers?
Yes. The Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB) has published Guide Note 4 (GN-4) to assist:. GN-4 is available in the Criteria booklet.
Do I need both AQB and state approval?
A practicum course can be submitted for approval to:
What is the AQB approval process through CAP?
To seek Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB) approval:
Will a CAP-approved practicum be accepted by all states?
Not necessarily. While CAP approval confirms a course meets AQB standards, each state decides whether to accept the course for experience credit. Contact the relevant state agency before developing or offering a practicum course.