IAAO Training offered through VALA

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Click here for Description of IAAO Courses and Workshops

We are unable to take registrations through the website at this time. Please email forms to vtassessorsandlisters@gmail.com

These courses are available to supplement the PVR Assessor Designation. For more details about the Designation Program, visit: https://tax.vermont.gov/municipal-officials/education/vpacp

Typically, the classes run from 8:00/8:30 a.m. to 5:00/5:30 p.m. EST, with a lunch break. Sometimes they run shorter, and sometimes they run longer, depending on the instructor, materials, and the class participation and discussions.  

Vermont students, please be aware that IAAO courses will be significantly more rigorous than PVR courses. This presents a valuable opportunity for growth and learning, so be prepared to dedicate time to study between classes. Fully engaging with the material will help you make the most of your educational experience.​

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                2026  IAAO Classes Currently Scheduled 

Click here for 2026 VALA Education Form

Cancellation & Attendance Policy:

Cancellations made within 14 days of the course, as well as failure to attend, will be subject to a cancellation/no-show fee to help cover costs that are not reimbursed through the PVR grant. The fee will be communicated at the time of registration.

 

PVR Designation Level Two​

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     Nov 9 – Nov 13, 2026 — IAAO 101 Course: Fundamentals of Real Property Appraisal (In person) 33 Hours CE with exam            On A Wait List, please email vtassessorsandlisters@gmail.com to be added. We will be offering 101, online in January 2027

This course is designed to provide students with an understanding and working knowledge of the procedures and techniques required to estimate the market value of vacant and improved properties. This course concentrates on the skills you need to estimate the market value of properties using two approaches to value: the cost approach and the sales comparison approach. For more information about this course, please review the Course Information Packet.

This course will be held in person from 8:15 am- 4:30 pm at West Rutland Town Hall, 35 Marble St, West Rutland, VT 05777

Click Here for 101 Travel and Accommodation Information

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     *Self Study — Workshop 171: IAAO Standards of Professional Practice and Ethics (Online) CEU: 2

                        *Workshop 171 will no longer be available through VALA beginning in September 2026.

                         You have 90 days from the date you begin the course to complete the material.   

This workshop reinforces the importance of promoting and maintaining public trust in the appraisal process by representing the highest standards of professional ethics. The goals of this workshop are that learners will practice ethical behavior in the performance of their day-to-day duties, recognize how the IAAO promotes ethical behavior within its membership, and consider the effect of ethical and unethical behavior on the profession. Using videos, activities, scenarios, and self-paced modules, this workshop covers the IAAO’s Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct, provides two ethical decision-making modules to practice, and examines the relationship between ethics and public trust. Additionally, there is an introductory video on the history of IAAO.  

Free for VALA Members. 

$25 processing fee for VT Lister/Assessors who are Non-VALA Members.  Contact vtassessorsandlisters@gmail.com, and we will assist you with enrollment.  This offering is for Vermont Residents only; non-residents can register for the course and pay the full fee at iaao.org.​

*Workshop 171 will no longer be available through VALA beginning in September 2026.​

 After September 1st:  ​How to sign up for IAAO 171

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PVR Designation Level Three​

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        Oct 26 – Oct 27, 2026 — IAAO 155 Workshop: Depreciation (Online) 15 CE Hours with Exam

2 classroom days with a 6-day window to take the exam after the course has ended.

This workshop provides a comprehensive, advanced treatment of the techniques of estimating depreciation of residential property. Through a series of market-oriented case studies and demonstration problems, types of depreciation and generally recognized method or measuring depreciation are covered, with emphasis on the observed condition method. Depreciation measurements are applied to a single subject property, providing experience in analyzing the advantages and limitations of each method. This workshop includes an exam. For more information about this course, please review the Course Information Packet.

Recommended prerequisites: Course 101

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2027-2028 IAAO Schedule

 Click here for Description of IAAO Courses and Workshops​

Cancellation & Attendance Policy:

Cancellations made within 14 days of the course, as well as failure to attend, will be subject to a cancellation/no-show fee to help cover costs that are not reimbursed through the PVR grant. The fee will be communicated at the time of registration.

*171 is a self-study course that can be taken at any time. *101 will be in-person every other year.

Level II courses are offered every year, and Level III and IV courses will be offered on rotation

                  

2027 VALA IAAO Course Dates

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January      11-14     IAAO 300 Course: Fundamentals of Mass Appraisal                         Jason Frost      online          

January    25-28      IAAO 101 Course: Fundamentals of Real Property Appraisal          David Cornell online             

October       4-7      IAAO 311 Course: Real Property Modeling Concepts                        Jason Frost       online

November   8-11     IAAO 102 Course: Income Approach to Valuation                             Cyndi Capps    online            

December 14-15     IAAO 452 Workshop: Fundamentals of Assessment RatioStudies   Christopher Landin          

                                                                                                                                                                            online                      2028 VALA IAAO Course Dates

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January      6-7              IAAO 158 Workshop: Highest and Best Use                                   C Landin            online          

January   24-27             IAAO 102  Course: Income Approach to Valuation                       David Cornell   online 

October      2-5             IAAO 112 Course: Income Approach to Valuation II                     David Cornell    online 

October   16-19            IAAO 101 Course:  Fundamentals of Real Property Appraisal    David Cornell    *in-person  November  9-10          IAAO 155 Workshop: Depreciation                                                   Jason Frost        online             ​​

Tips For Online Courses:

 

Typically, the classes run from 8:00/8:30 a.m. to 5:00/5:30 p.m. EST, with a lunch break. Sometimes they run shorter, and sometimes they run longer, depending on the instructor, materials, and the class participation and discussions.  

 

The online courses will be held via Zoom.

 If you haven't used Zoom in a while, no worries! Here are some helpful links to refresh your memory and get you comfortable with the platform again:

 

Joining a Zoom Meeting:

Joining a Zoom Meeting

 

Audio and Video Basics:

Zoom Audio and Video Basics

 

Basic In Meeting Navigation:

Basic In-Meeting Navigation

 

• You will also need to have a web camera, microphone, and speakers for the class (headphones if you prefer).  You will NOT receive credit for the class through IAAO if you do not have your camera on throughout the instruction of the class.  You are welcome to be in a conference room with a group of students as well.

 

• There are Proctored EXAMS for these classes, except for IAAO 171.  I STRONGLY encourage you to review the Exam Preparation ahead of the course. They have all the Exam Resources you will need at https://learn.iaao.org/exam-resources.  If you have any issues with the IAAO website and accessing the materials, please contact IAAO at techsupport@iaao.org

 

Professional Development Opportunities Outside of VALA:​

 

• McKissock Learning

https://www.mckissock.com/appraisal/continuing-education/vermont/ 

Our learning solutions hone your competitive edge through unmatched courses, multiple ways to learn — like self-paced courses or livestream classes — and expert instructors in the real estate space. Today, we offer real estate professionals, property appraisers, home inspectors, land surveyors, and engineers a wide range of education and professional development courses across a nationally accredited platform.

 

• IAAO: International Association of Assessing Officers

https://www.iaao.org/education/

Advance your expertise with IAAO’s industry-leading education programs. From in-depth courses to flexible online learning, we provide the tools and resources to help you grow professionally, earn credentials, and stay ahead in the field of property assessment.  

 

• Vermont League of Cities and Towns

https://www.vlct.org/

The Vermont League of Cities and Towns (VLCT) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that was founded in 1967 with the mission of serving and strengthening Vermont local government.

 

• The Appraisal Institute

https://www.appraisalinstitute.org/

The Appraisal Institute empowers valuation professionals through community, credentialing, education, body of knowledge and ethical standards. Whether you’re an appraisal trainee or a seasoned professional, we have practical courses for every career stage.

 

• The Council of Development Finance Agencies

https://www.cdfa.net/cdfa/cdfaweb.nsf/state.html?open&state=VT#t 

The Council of Development Finance Agencies is a national association dedicated to the advancement of development finance concerns and interests.

 

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