California Appraiser
Qualifying Education (QE) Classes
Prepare for a career in Real Estate Appraisal with a complete California qualifying education Program designed to help you succeed. Our appraiser courses will take you from the basic principles to the complex concepts you will need to understand to satisfy the California appraiser licensing requirements.
Please Note - We recommend that you familiarize yourself with the Real Estate Appraisal licensing requirements in California before proceeding. To check the state licensing requirements, click here.
Appraisal License Program Options
Choose a Program to Enroll
The programs listed below include the Qualifying Education (QE) courses required by to earn a California Real Estate Appraiser Trainee license all the way up to a Licensed Residential Appraisal License. The additional education required to upgrade your Trainee license are included in the higher priced program. Champions does not currently offer a Certified General program.
150-Hour Licensed Residential Appraiser Program
SAVE $809
Courses included:
- 15-Hour USPAP
- 30-Hour Real Estate Appraisal: Principles
- 30-Hour Real Estate Appraisal: Practices and Procedures
- 15-Hour Market Analysis and Highest and Best Use
- 15-Hour Residential Valuation: Site Valuation and Cost Approach
- 30-Hour Residential Valuation: Sales Comparison Approach and Income Approach
- 15-Hour Residential Valuation: Report Writing and Case Studies
- Exam Prep Course
Additional details:
- FREE Books / PDFs Included
- FREE Exam Prep Retakes for 1 Year
- 150 Credit Hours
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Set Your Appraiser License Education Course Schedule.
Online or in the Virtual Classroom!
Attend live classes from the comfort of your home! Our ChampionsLive virtual classrooms are perfect for students who prefer at-home learning, but also want live instruction.
These courses are delivered via online modules without the use of textbooks. Ideal for remote learners who prefer a guided learning experience. Internet connection is required for this format.
Please Note - This delivery method is only available for certain loan origination and appraisal courses.
Required Qualifying Education (QE) Courses
The following courses must be completed by every license applicant.
2024-2025 15-Hour National USPAP Course
15 Credit HoursGain an understanding of the application of USPAP in real world scenarios.
- PDF included (Physical textbook is not available)
- Course #2410601046
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Real Estate Appraisal: Principles
30 Credit HoursTake an in-depth look at how real property concepts, characteristics, and legal descriptions influence real estate values. This is a foundational course for other advanced appraisal courses. It summarizes the educational requirements for appraisers, explains the characteristics of a market, and summarizes the process of market analysis.
- PDF included (Physical textbook is not available)
- Course #2410601040
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Real Estate Appraisal: Practices and Procedures
30 Credit HoursAn overview of Real Estate Appraisal valuation procedures.
- PDF included (Physical textbook is not available)
- Course #2410601041
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Market Analysis and Highest and Best Use
15 Credit HoursLearn to properly collect, analyze, and understand market data.
- PDF included (Physical textbook is not available)
- Course #2410601042
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Residential Valuation: Site Valuation and Cost Approach
15 Credit HoursExplore the fundamentals of site valuation and cost approach with course content designed to meet the requirements of the Appraisal Qualifications Board as part of the required Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria. This course fulfills one of the elements of the AQB’s Required Core Curriculum for Licensed Residential Real Property Appraiser Classification and the Certified Residential Real Property Appraiser Classification.
- PDF included (Physical textbook is not available)
- Course #2410601043
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Residential Valuation: Sales Comparison Approach and Income Approach
30 Credit HoursCover the basics of income property principles that affect the appraisal of residential properties. With this course, you will expand your knowledge of the two primary approaches used to value real property, boost your knowledge on the principles of income capitalization, and set a foundation for more advanced general appraiser classes.
- PDF included (Physical textbook is not available)
- Course #2410601044
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Residential Valuation: Report Writing and Case Studies
15 Credit HoursAn appraisal report is both the final step and a critical element in the appraisal process. Get up-to-speed on the techniques and procedures associated with writing a proper appraisal report and uncover the various reporting options available. Learn the foundational requirements for these reports, which are taken from USPAP and intended users such as Fannie Mae and HUD. You will also enhance your learning with interactive case studies on a single-family dwelling and a three-unit residential income property.
- PDF included (Physical textbook is not available)
- Course #2410601045
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We also offer Appraisal Education Online
Champions School of Real Estate has partnered with McKissock Learning to offer Appraisal education online.
Click the link below to view the current packages and pricing.
