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2024 15-Hour Equivalent USPAP Course

$339
This product includes:
Elective Hours: 15 State Specific: 0 Total Hours: 15
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State Requirements

This 15-Hour Equivalent USPAP Course satisfies The Appraisal Foundation’s education requirement and examines the ethical and performance standards that govern professional appraisal practice.

Students explore the structure and application of USPAP, including the Rules, Standards, and core definitions that guide appraiser conduct, scope of work decisions, and the development and communication of credible appraisal opinions. The course emphasizes how USPAP applies across appraisal disciplines, addresses common compliance risks, and supports public trust in valuation services.

The current edition of USPAP and the USPAP Guidance and Reference Manual are used throughout the course to support interpretation, professional judgment, and real?world application of appraisal standards.

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State Requirements For South Carolina

South Carolina State Requirement Details for Apprentice Appraisers Qualifying Education

Hours Required by the State: 87 hours

  • 30-hour Basic Appraisal Principles
  • 30-hour Basic Appraisal Procedures
  • 15-Hour National USPAP Course or equivalent
  • 8-hour Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations course*
  • 4-hour Supervisory Appraiser/Trainee Appraiser Course

*Effective January 1, 2026, an 8-Hour Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations course is required for Qualifying Education when earning or upgrading a credential.

The CE Shop’s Offering: 87 Hours

  • 30-hour Basic Appraisal Principles
  • 30-hour Basic Appraisal Procedures
  • 15-Hour National USPAP Course
  • 15-Hour Equivalent USPAP Course
  • 8-hour Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations course
  • 4-hour Supervisory Appraiser/Trainee Appraiser Course

Reporting: The state does not require schools to report course completions.

Proctored Final Exam: The state requires your final exam to 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. Upon passing the final course exam you will be asked to sign an affidavit verifying your identity as the student who completed the course and the final course exam. 

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 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 application to determine if you need to submit your certificate(s) of completion. Course completion dates are recorded using Central Standard Time. Please note that the date on your certificate of completion will reflect this.

South Carolina Real Estate Appraisers Board

Street Address: 110 Centerview Dr, Columbia SC 29210

Telephone:  (803) 896-4630

Email: Contact.REAB@llr.sc.gov

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