Instructions on Applying to the AQB Certified USPAP Instructor Program

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1 Instructions on Applying to the AQB Certified USPAP Instructor Program The application process for the AQB Certified USPAP Instructor Program is now available. Prior to following the steps below, be sure that you have read the Instructor Certification Course FAQs. You can access this information from The Appraisal Foundation's homepage and click on Education Programs (list on the left) then AQB Certified USPAP Instructor Program, Instructor Certification Course FAQs or click below for the direct link: Step 1: Set Up a Foundation Account The Appraisal Foundation has an online association management system that allows you to set up an account which will allow you to apply to the program and will also be used should you become an AQB Certified USPAP Instructor. Please note that you are responsible for updating your personal/professional information and as well as any changes to your state license in your Foundation Account. You may already have a Foundation account if you have applied to the program before. If you do not have an account, you will need to create one - see the instructions below. If you believe you already have a Foundation account, please see the instructions on the next page. 1

2 Follow the instructions below if you do not have a Foundation Account (see next page if you already have an account): Go to The Appraisal Foundation's homepage Click on Login on the bottom left on the Foundation home page or Click here to go directly to the Foundation Account login screen. Click New Visitor Registration and follow the steps to creating an account. Enter all of your contact information. Under Professional Disciplines, select your appraisal discipline and then check the appraiser box. Under AQB Certified USPAP Instructors or Applicants Only, enter your state license information. If you do not hold a state license, skip this information. Next you will see As of Date, enter today s date. Below the As of Date, answer the two Yes/No questions regarding Good Standing and Pending Investigations. This information will also be asked on your application so be sure the two match. Scroll to the bottom and you must click the Create Account button after you complete all of the above steps. Proceed to Step 2. For technical support related in setting up your Foundation account, and if you have trouble logging in your foundation account, please contact Abhilash Rajan at or abhilash@appraisalfoundation.org. 2

3 Follow the instructions below if you already have a Foundation Account: To access your Foundation Account, go to The Appraisal Foundation's homepage Click on LogIn on the bottom left on the Foundation home page or Click here to go directly to the Foundation Account login screen. Username: Enter your primary address. Password: Enter your password. If you cannot recall your password, click on Forgot Password. After you login to your Foundation Account, click the My Information link in the top left corner of the page. Click on Edit Information. Make any necessary changes to your personal/professional information. Scroll to the AQB Certified USPAP Instructors Only section at the bottom of the page and answer the two Yes/No questions regarding Good Standing and Pending Investigations and enter the appropriate As of Date (which should be today s date i.e. the date you answer the two Yes/No questions). Please also update your state license/certification information if applicable. Note: these fields will contain the information that you may entered previously. If your answers have not changed, you can leave them as is but be sure to change the As of Date. You must click the Save button at the bottom after you complete the above steps. Proceed to Step 2. For technical support related to accessing/updating your Foundation Account, please contact Abhilash Rajan at or abhilash@appraisalfoundation.org. 3

4 Step 2: Pay Application $50 Fee You will need to pay an application fee of $50 before submitting your application. Go to the Foundation's homepage at if you are not already on this page. Make sure you are logged in to your Foundation account. Click on the Foundation Store/Order Books link on the left side of the list. Select your name in the Customer-Shop For drop down and then click Go to Shopping. Look for the search feature. In the Search for field, type Instructor and hit Go. Select the item entitled AQB Certified USPAP Instructor Application Fee. Click Add to Cart, be sure that 1 application fee of $50 has been selected before clicking Proceed to Check Out. On the next screen, enter your address to receive a confirmation and then enter your payment information. Click Purchase Now. Be sure to print a copy of the transaction upon completion. For technical support related to accessing/updating your Foundation Account, please contact Abhilash Rajan at or abhilash@appraisalfoundation.org. 4

5 Step 3: Prepare and Submit your Application Incomplete applications or failure to complete Steps 1 and 2 will result in a delay in processing your application. Please be sure to read this entire section regarding your application prior to submitting. From the Foundation's homepage click on Education Programs, then Applying to AQB Certified USPAP Instructor Program. Once you are the Applying to the AQB Certified USPAP Instructor Program page, click on the link at the top to download a PDF copy of the application and requirements. Prior to completing the application be sure to review the Policy Statement on the ICC Requirements (attached to the end of the application) to ensure you meet all the requirements. The application is available as a form fillable PDF document. You may complete the application in this format, save a copy, print it and then sign it. The original paper application must be sent to the Foundation. Scanned, ed, or faxed copies will not be accepted. See more information regarding specific sections on the application below. 5

6 On the application in the State License boxes - Enter your state license information and under Level of Certification enter Residential or General, if applicable. If you do not hold a State License, leave these boxes blank but indicate that you are a Personal Property or Business Appraiser. Under the listing of courses that you have instructed, under Course Name and Dates of Instruction enter the exact course title and exact dates. Do not enter just a Month or Year, we need the actual specific dates. Under No. of Hours, you do not need to include all teaching experience in the last 5 years just up to 35 hours. Under Contact Name and Phone be sure to enter the name of the person that can verify your teaching experience. We will be randomly selecting course providers and contacting them to verify your teaching experience. Your application will move quicker through the process if you notify the individual that they may be contacted by the Foundation. Next, answer the two questions and provide details if necessary. Note: These two questions were also asked when you set up your Foundation account. Be sure that the answers match. Review the items i., ii. and iii. regarding good standing. Print and sign the original application; do not insert an electronic signature. Applications will be accepted on a first-come first-served basis (no exceptions). Upon receipt of your application, you will be notified via that your application has been received and is now under review. 6

7 Applications will be reviewed and processed within 2 weeks. Please do not contact us to check on the status of your application unless you have not received notification of receipt of the application within a week after mailing it. Please mail via USPS or Express Mail your completed original application to: Dawn Maynard The Appraisal Foundation P.O. Box 381 Annapolis Junction, MD If you wish to overnight via FedEx or UPS, send your original application to: Dawn Maynard The Appraisal Foundation 9050 Junction Drive, Suite A Annapolis Junction, MD Once your application has been reviewed and verified, you will be notified via that it has been approved/denied. Upon receipt of the approval notice, you may then register for the course. You cannot register for a course offering until your application has been officially approved by the Foundation. Registration for the course prior to being approved may result in removal from the program. The approval will contain all of the course registration information, the meeting location and hotel information. Approval of your application does not guarantee you a spot in the class. Classes are limited to 40 students. In addition, the Foundation has reserved a limited number of hotel rooms. Be sure to register for the course and make your reservations as soon as you receive your approval. See the Instructor Certification FAQs regarding the course material. For questions regarding the requirements of the program, please contact Mavis Kleso at mavis@appraisalfoundation.org. 7