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California Appraisal License School

Looking for an appraisal school in California? McKissock has you covered with the high-quality appraisal courses, industry expertise, and convenience needed to get your California Appraisal License. Thousands of appraisers across California chose us for their California appraisal education.

License Requirements

 

Best Value

Trainee/Licensed Learning Subscription – 161 hrs.

Online only,
All Required Courses,
Single State Certification,
Live Events,
Exam Preparation

1-year access


1,725
1,625
With Promo Code: QE100

Qualifying Education

  • 161-hours of online courses
  • Printed Textbooks
  • Study Calendars
  • Online proctored exams
  • Single state certificates
  • Customer support, 7 days a week
  • 1 year of access

Exclusive Learning Subscription Benefits
Live & Interactive Instruction

  • Appraisal Instructor-Led Q&A – Every Thursday 8:00 pm ET
  • Monthly Pro-Series webinars

Exam Preparation

  • Licensed Residential Exam Prep
  • Simulated exams
  • Flashcards
  • Instructor-led crammer sessions

Career Success Tools

  • Professional development resources and job aids
  • McKissock Appraisal Community Access
  • Professional discounts

Courses Included (take in this order)
Basic Appraisal Principles (30 hrs)
Basic Appraisal Procedures (30 hrs)
2024 15-hr National USPAP Course (15 hrs)
Supervisor-Trainee Course for California (4 hrs)
Laws and Regulations for California Appraisers (4 hrs)
California Elimination of Bias and Cultural Competency for Appraisers (3 hrs)
Residential Market Analysis and Highest & Best Use (15 hrs)
Residential Appraiser Site Valuation and Cost Approach (15 hrs)
Residential Sales Comparison and Income Approaches (30 hrs)
Residential Report Writing and Case Studies (15 hrs)

*Must complete all included courses within one year of enrollment. You have 30 days after expiration to extend your subscription. Course progress for courses not completed will be lost. Livestream trainee/upgrade courses/packages are not included with the subscription product.

CA Trainee Livestream Package – Winter '25 (Tue/Thur) – 161 – hrs.

Livestream/Online,
All Required Courses,
Single State Certification,
Test Prep Webinar Session,
Printed Textbooks


2,889

*Class size is limited and quickly filling up, enroll today!

Qualifying Education

  • All required trainee level courses
  • 75-hours Livestream courses
  • 86-hours Online courses
  • Test prep webinar sessions
  • Printed Textbooks (Livestream courses only)
  • Single state certificates
  • Customer Support, 7 days a week
 
CLASS DATES AND TIMES
Orientation with your instructors
Thursday, January 23, 2025
  6:00 pm to 7:30 pm ET
Basic Appraisal Principles Course – 30 hrs.
Approval Number: 21CP167303170
Tuesday and Thursday – 1/28, 1/30, 2/4, 2/6
  10:00 am to 6:00 pm ET
Test Prep Webinar – 2/11 
   1:00 pm to 3:00 pm ET
Proctored Final Exam Day – 2/13
Basic Appraisal Procedures Course – 30 hrs.
Approval Number: 21CP167303171
Tuesday and Thursday – 2/18, 2/20, 2/25, 2/27
  10:00 am to 6:00 pm ET
Test Prep Webinar – 3/4
   1:00 pm to 3:00 pm ET
Proctored Final Exam Day – 3/6
2024 15-hr. National USPAP Course
Approval Number: 24CP167303194
Tuesday and Thursday – 3/11, 3/13
   10:00 am to 6:00 pm ET
Test Prep Webinar – 3/18
   1:00 pm to 3:00 pm ET
Proctored Final Exam Day – 3/20
 
NOT SO FINE PRINT
  • 100% attendance is required each class day.
  • Orientation and Test Prep webinars are optional, but highly recommended.
  • Livestream trainee courses/packages are not included with the subscription product.

Certified Residential Basic Package – 50 hrs.

Online Only,
All Required Courses,
Single State Certification



6-month access


599

Qualifying Education

  • 50-hours of online courses
  • Study Calendars
  • Online proctored exam
  • Single state certificates
  • Customer support, 7 days a week
  • 6 months of access

Courses Included (take in this order)
Statistics, Modeling and Finance (15 hrs)
Advanced Residential Applications and Case Studies (15 hrs)
Appraisal Subject Matter Electives (20 hrs)

Certified Residential Advanced Pro Package – 50 hrs.

Online Only,
All Required Courses,
Single State Certification,
Exam Preparation


6-month access


1,119

Qualifying Education

  • 50-hours of online courses
  • Printed Textbooks
  • Study Calendars
  • Online proctored exams
  • Single state certificates
  • Customer support, 7 days a week
  • 6 months of access

Live & Interactive Instruction

  • Appraisal Instructor-Led Q&A – Every Thursday 8:00 pm ET

Exam Preparation

  • Certified Residential Exam Prep
  • Simulated exams
  • Flashcards
  • Instructor-led crammer sessions

Courses Included (take in this order)
Statistics, Modeling and Finance (15 hrs)
Advanced Residential Applications and Case Studies (15 hrs)
Appraisal Subject Matter Electives (20 hrs)

Certified General Licensing Subscription – 225 hrs.

Online only,
All Required Courses,
Single State Certification,
Live Events,
Professional Development

1-year access


1,999
1,899
With Promo Code: QE100

Qualifying Education

  • 225-hours of online courses
  • Printed Textbooks
  • Study Calendars
  • Online proctored exams
  • Single state certificates
  • Customer support, 7 days a week
  • 1 year of access

Exclusive Licensing Subscription Benefits
Live & Interactive Instruction

  • Appraisal Instructor-Led Q&A – Every Thursday 8:00 pm ET
  • Monthly Pro-Series webinars

Career Success Tools

  • Professional development resources and job aids
  • McKissock Appraisal Community Access
  • Professional discounts

Courses Included (take in this order)
General Appraiser Market Analysis Highest and Best Use (30 hrs)
Statistics, Modeling and Finance (15 hrs)
General Appraiser Site Valuation and Cost Approach (30 hrs)
General Appraiser Sales Comparison Approach (30 hrs)
General Appraiser Income Approach (60 hrs)
General Report Writing and Case Studies (30 hrs)
Commercial Appraisal Review – Subject Matter Electives (15 hrs)
Expert Witness for Commercial Appraisers – Subject Matter Electives (15 hrs)

*Must complete all included courses within one year of enrollment. You have 30 days after expiration to extend your subscription. Course progress for courses not completed will be lost. Livestream trainee/upgrade courses/packages are not included with the subscription product.

Trainee/Licensed Advanced Pro Package – 161 hrs.

Online Only,
All Required Courses,
Single State Certification



6-month access


2,735

Qualifying Education

  • 161-hours of online courses
  • Printed Textbooks
  • Study Calendars
  • Online proctored exams
  • Single state certificates
  • Customer support, 7 days a week
  • 6 months of access

Live & Interactive Instruction

  • Appraisal Instructor-Led Q&A – Every Thursday 8:00 pm ET

Exam Preparation

  • Licensed Residential exam prep
  • Simulated exams
  • Flashcards
  • Instructor-led crammer sessions

Courses Included (take in this order)
Basic Appraisal Principles (30 hrs)
Basic Appraisal Procedures (30 hrs)
2024 15-hr National USPAP Course (15 hrs)
Supervisor-Trainee Course for California (4 hrs)
Laws and Regulations for California Appraisers (4 hrs)
California Elimination of Bias and Cultural Competency for Appraisers (3 hrs)
Residential Market Analysis and Highest & Best Use (15 hrs)
Residential Appraiser Site Valuation and Cost Approach (15 hrs)
Residential Sales Comparison and Income Approaches (30 hrs)
Residential Report Writing and Case Studies (15 hrs)

Certified General Basic Package – 225 hrs.

Online Only,
All Required Courses,
Single State Certification



6-month access


2,629

Certified General Advanced Pro Package – 225 hrs.

Online Only,
All Required Courses,
Single State Certification



6-month access


3,309

Qualifying Education

  • 225-hours of online courses
  • Printed Textbooks
  • Study Calendars
  • Online proctored exams
  • Single state certificates
  • Customer support, 7 days a week
  • 6 months of access

Live & Interactive Instruction

  • Appraisal Instructor-Led Q&A – Every Thursday 8:00 pm ET

Courses Included (take in this order)
General Appraiser Market Analysis Highest and Best Use (30 hrs)
Statistics, Modeling and Finance (15 hrs)
General Appraiser Site Valuation and Cost Approach (30 hrs)
General Appraiser Sales Comparison Approach (30 hrs)
General Appraiser Income Approach (60 hrs)
General Report Writing and Case Studies (30 hrs)
Commercial Appraisal Review – Subject Matter Electives (15 hrs)
Expert Witness for Commercial Appraisers – Subject Matter Electives (15 hrs)

Certified General Basic Package – 180 hrs.

Online Only,
All Required Courses,
Single State Certification



6-month access


2,049

Qualifying Education

  • 180-hours of online courses
  • Study Calendars
  • Online proctored exam
  • Single state certificates
  • Customer support, 7 days a week
  • 6 months of access

Courses Included (take in this order)
General Appraiser Market Analysis Highest and Best Use (30 hrs)
General Appraiser Site Valuation and Cost Approach (30 hrs)
General Appraiser Sales Comparison Approach (30 hrs)
General Appraiser Income Approach (60 hrs)
General Report Writing and Case Studies (30 hrs)

Certified General Advanced Pro Package – 180 hrs.

Online Only,
All Required Courses,
Single State Certification



6-month access


2,649

Qualifying Education

  • 180-hours of online courses
  • Printed Textbooks
  • Study Calendars
  • Online proctored exams
  • Single state certificates
  • Customer support, 7 days a week
  • 6 months of access

Live & Interactive Instruction

  • Appraisal Instructor-Led Q&A – Every Thursday 8:00 pm ET

Courses Included (take in this order)
General Appraiser Market Analysis Highest and Best Use (30 hrs)
General Appraiser Site Valuation and Cost Approach (30 hrs)
General Appraiser Sales Comparison Approach (30 hrs)
General Appraiser Income Approach (60 hrs)
General Report Writing and Case Studies (30 hrs)