Distance Education

ISA Education at Your Pace

Unable to travel? No problem! Complete your coursework from home at your own pace. Our Distance Education Program uses the same text materials as on-site courses coupled with interactive learning exercises and open book quizzes that must be completed as the course progresses.

For the Core Course, each student is assigned a personal instructor who answers questions, grades assignments, and reviews the final appraisal project.

Core Course in Appraisal Studies—Distance Education

45 ISA Professional Development Credits
Members: $1,290      Non–members: $1,740

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Students enrolling in the ISA Core Course distance education program use the same text materials as the onsite course offerings coupled with a series of interactive learning exercises and open book quizzes that must be completed as the course progresses.

Each student is assigned a personal instructor who answers questions, grades assignments, and reviews the final appraisal project. Students are allowed one year to complete this course, with a maximum of two six–month extensions available at a cost of $200 each. Successful completion of all assignments and exams are required for credit in this course. Computer and email skills are required.

This is the “original” complete appraisal methodology course for personal property appraising.  Its thorough scope includes appraisal objectives, intended uses, market identification and analysis, research methods and skills, ethics and professional conduct, and a detailed presentation of report formats and checklists. This course sets the standards that others imitate.

The encyclopedic manual is in two sections and includes a resource directory of over 200 pages, including computer research sites, useful forms for your appraisal practice, and abridged law cases worthy of mention. Students learn the techniques of networking and are able to apply their new skills and knowledge in writing complete appraisal reports that are both ISA and USPAP compliant. Minimum computer skills are required.

Requalification Course—Distance Education

20 ISA Professional Development Credits
Members-only: $625

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This course provides an opportunity for those not able to travel on site to re-qualify by doing the class through email lessons and projects. It covers the same material as the on-site class, but lacks class participation and group exercises. Students are allowed six months for completion of this course, with two three-month extensions available for an extra fee. Completion of assignments and a final exam are required for ISA credit. Course fee includes all requalification application fees. Open only to those who have completed the ISA Core Course in Appraisal Studies or those bridging to ISA CAPP.

A review and update of ISA’s Appraisal Standards covering significant recent changes including those in the ISA Core Course Manual, the IRS, and the insurance industry. The class is a requirement for re-qualification and provides current guidelines, checklists, and forms helpful for every member. This will insure that you are developing and writing appraisals to the current standards.