Where Aspiring Appraisers Become Elite Professionals

Practical Appraiser Training (PAT™) follows a structured, instructor-led practicum model designed to provide supervised residential appraisal experience within a controlled, documented, and compliance-focused environment.

Participants must complete all required qualifying education and meet applicable eligibility criteria prior to enrollment. State acceptance of practicum experience hours may vary and should be confirmed in advance.

Eligible participants enroll in the appropriate practicum track based on their licensure objective:

• Licensed Residential Practicum (LRP)
   
• Certified Residential Practicum (CRP)
   

Each track is structured to align with the applicable AQB Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria.

Participants complete residential appraisal assignments under direct instructor oversight. Assignments emphasize:

• Data verification and market research
   
• Highest and best use analysis
   
• Sales comparison, cost, and (where applicable) income approach methodology
   
• Adjustment support and reconciliation
   
• USPAP-compliant reporting standards
   

Each assignment undergoes structured instructor review for:

• Analytical accuracy
   
• Methodological support
   
• USPAP compliance
   
• Workfile adequacy
   

Experience hours are documented in accordance with practicum guidelines and maintained within standardized workfiles for regulatory review, if required.

Upon successful completion, documented experience hours may be applied toward Licensed Residential or Certified Residential credential requirements, where permitted by state regulation. Participants are solely responsible for verifying acceptance of practicum experience with their state appraisal regulatory agency.

Acceptance of practicum experience hours is determined exclusively by individual state regulatory authorities. Completion of PAT™ does not guarantee licensure, certification, credential approval, or state acceptance of experience hours.

To participate in Practical Appraiser Training (PAT™), applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Qualifying Education Completed
  All required qualifying education for the applicable license or certification level must be completed prior to enrollment.
   
• State Eligibility
  Participants must be eligible to pursue licensure or certification in their state. Acceptance of practicum experience hours is determined by each state appraisal board.
   
• Appropriate Program Track
  Applicants must enroll in the practicum track that aligns with their intended credential, such as the Licensed Residential Practicum Program (LRP) or Certified Residential Practicum Program (CRP).
   
• Professional Conduct
  Participants are expected to adhere to USPAP, ethical standards, and program policies throughout the practicum.
   
• Technology & Access
  Reliable internet access, basic computer proficiency, and the ability to securely access program materials are required.
   
• No Guarantee of Licensure
  Completion of PAT™ does not guarantee licensure, certification, employment, or state approval of experience hours.
   

Each state determines whether and how practicum experience hours are accepted. Applicants are responsible for confirming eligibility and acceptance with their state appraisal board prior to enrollment.

 Acceptance of practicum experience hours is determined solely by individual state appraisal regulatory agencies. Practical Appraiser Training (PAT™) is designed to align with Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB) practicum guidance; however, each state retains full authority to approve, modify, or deny acceptance of experience hours earned through practicum programs.

Program availability, experience hour acceptance, and application requirements may vary by state. Completion of PAT™ does not guarantee licensure, certification, state approval, or employment.

Participants are solely responsible for confirming eligibility and acceptance of practicum experience with their state appraisal board prior to enrollment.

Practical Appraiser Training (PAT™) offers an alternative pathway for gaining appraisal experience through a structured practicum model. Key characteristics include:

• Instructor-led practicum framework
   
• Structured appraisal assignments with standardized review
   
• Consistent oversight and documented feedback
   
• No independent supervisor search required
   
• Designed to supplement or replace traditional trainee pathways, where permitted by state regulation
   

PAT™ is intended to provide a controlled, educationally supported environment for gaining experience and does not replace state licensing authority or requirements.

PAT™ is ideal for individuals who:

• Are unable to secure a traditional supervisory appraiser
   
• Are career changers seeking a structured, guided experience pathway
   
• Want consistent oversight, feedback, and standardized training
   
• Reside in states that permit practicum-based experience pathways
   

Applicants are encouraged to confirm state acceptance prior to enrollment.

 Does PAT™ guarantee licensure or certification?
No. Licensure and certification decisions are made solely by state appraisal boards.

Can I use PAT™ experience hours in my state?
Acceptance varies by state. You should confirm eligibility with your state appraisal board.

Is PAT™ qualifying education?
No. PAT™ is an experience-based practicum program, not qualifying education.

Are payment plans available?
Yes. Please contact the program administrator for details.