Accredited Member Level

Accredited Member Credential: ISA AM

An Accredited Member of ISA has achieved the designation of "qualified appraiser" as defined by the Appraiser Qualifications Board of the Appraisal Foundation. Accredited Members have declared a specialty and demonstrate significant, appraisal-related experience in that specialty.

Two Pathways to Accredited Member Level

Depending on your area of specialty and degree of knowledge on that specialty, you can apply for the Accredited Member credential via two pathways.  

Pathway 1: Successful Completion of an ISA Specialty Studies Course

1. Complete either the ISA Appraisal of Fine Arts course or the Appraisal of Antiques, Furnishing + Decorative Arts Course
2. Once complete, you will move to the appraisal report writing phase toward accredited membership

ENROLL IN SPECIALTY STUDIES COURSE

Pathway 2: Specialty and Advanced Studies for those with niche expertise 

Additional Requirements for Accredited Member Level

1. Satisfy all Member-level requirements.
2. Complete 700 hours of appraisal-related experience.
3. Submit an appraisal report for insurance purposes including five items in the chosen specialty within 45 days of course completion or approval of application

Interested in bridging to ISA from AAA or ASA?

We have a bridging application process that takes you right to the ISA Accredited Member level! Find out about the requirements here.

Once you are an Accredited Member

• May use the ISA AM designation on printed materials, with or without the ISA logo. Must include ISA AM followed by ISA Accredited Member under your signature line.
• Officially considered a "qualified appraiser" as defined by the Appraisers Qualification Board of The Appraisal Foundation. 

Continuing Education Requirements