For Immediate Release
Contact:
Paula Douglas Seidel
202.624.3048, paula@appraisalfoundation.org
Pamela Higby, McKissock
800.328.2008 x277, pamela.higby@mckissock.com
The Appraisal Foundation and McKissock LP
Partner on Online Property Appraisal Courses
Online National USPAP Courses will be available through McKissock in October 2011
Washington, DC, March 9, 2011 — The Appraisal Foundation and McKissock LP, a leading developer of computer-based education, are pleased to announce their partnership in the development of the 2012-13 edition of the online versions of The Appraisal Foundation’s 15-Hour National Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) Course and the 7-Hour National USPAP Update Course. In addition, McKissock will partner with The Appraisal Foundation to offer an online version of the Instructor Recertification Course for individuals who are AQB Certified USPAP Instructors.
All state licensed or certified real property appraisers must take the 7-Hour National USPAP Update Course, or its equivalent, every two years as a part of their continuing education requirements. All real property appraisers are required to take the 15-Hour National USPAP Course, or its equivalent, as a part of their qualifying education to initially earn a state credential.
The online versions of The Appraisal Foundation’s courses will be offered through McKissock’s online learning system and will feature the 2012-13 edition of USPAP. As is the case with the classroom version of the National USPAP Courses, The Appraisal Foundation will not be offering the online courses to students directly; they will be made available to all education providers through McKissock. It is important to note that education providers may continue to develop their own online course(s) that must be reviewed and approved by the Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB) for equivalency.
McKissock has recently invested in a new online course delivery platform and learning management system with enhanced functionality. For the 2012-13 National USPAP Courses, students will notice the following improvements: (1) video introductions of the course chapters providing an overview of the content; (2) less repetition in course content; (3) individual student assessments at the beginning and end of each course; and (4) hyperlinks directly to the specific section(s) of the USPAP document whenever it is referenced in the course materials.
“In recent years McKissock LP has dedicated significant resources to hire additional professionals and improve its course delivery system,” stated David S. Bunton, President of The Appraisal Foundation. “These improvements, coupled with their excellent outreach capability and the Foundation’s course development ability, will ensure that all appraisers will have access to quality online USPAP education,” he added.
"Our success as a company is deeply rooted in our superior ability to understand and satisfy the needs of our customers," said Richard McKissock, Founder. "We are pleased to announce this new partnership with The Appraisal Foundation and eager to show the profession just how good an online USPAP experience can be."
The National USPAP Courses were donated to The Appraisal Foundation by its Appraisal Sponsors several years ago, for two purposes:
- To ensure nationwide quality USPAP education
- To provide a financial resource to The Appraisal Foundation for future support of its operations.
The online15-hour and 7-hour National USPAP Courses and Instructor Recertification Courses will be available through McKissock in October 2011.
About The Appraisal Foundation
The Appraisal Foundation, a Congressionally authorized non-profit organization established in 1987, is dedicated to the advancement of professional valuation. The Foundation accomplishes its mission through the work of its three independent Boards: the Appraisal Practices Board (APB), the Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB), and the Appraisal Standards Board (ASB). More information on The Appraisal Foundation is available at www.appraisalfoundation.org
About McKissock LP
In 1990, McKissock began offering continuing education classes and online courses to real estate appraisers. As word of our quality education spread, we added pre-licensing and upgrade courses for appraisal professionals. Today, we offer superior courses – most of them online, so our students can study at their own pace, and at their convenience.
With McKissock, professionals will enjoy a total education experience that continues to exceed their expectations. Whether they choose to fulfill their continuing education needs by attending an onsite class or by taking a course in the comfort of their home or office, they will find that we are committed to providing a quality of education that cannot be equaled elsewhere.