Appraisal Institute of Canada, Professional Practice Seminar 2026-2027, Module 1

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PPS is mandatory professional practice training and is separate from discretionary professional development activities. AIC Members must complete the PPS and earn discretionary professional development credits in accordance with the AIC’s CPD policy.

The Professional Practice Seminar 2026-2027 is presented in two modules. Module 1 launches in January 2026 and must be completed by April 15, 2026. Module 2 will launch in January 2027 and must be completed by March 31, 2027.

The course is designed and presented by designated AIC members and is delivered through UBC’s self-paced learning platform. Members may begin the course at any time and proceed at their own pace, providing they complete the course by the deadline.

Course Overview

MODULE 1 – CUSPAP & AIC POLICY UPDATES (Launching January 2026)

Goal: To align with the effective date of the 2026 Canadian Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (CUSPAP), this module ensures Members understand updates to CUSPAP and AIC policies.

What You’ll Learn:

• Revisions to AIC policies and how they affect your practice
• Key updates to the 2026 CUSPAP
• Guidance on applying updated standards with confidence

MODULE 2 – INSURANCE AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE (Launching January 2027)

Goal: Strengthen knowledge of professional liability insurance and reinforce best practices.

What You’ll Learn:

• Essential insights into AIC Professional Liability Insurance Program
• Best practices for reducing risk and ensuring compliance
• Practical strategies to support consistent, high-quality appraisal work

Assessments

To successfully finish the course, participants will need to complete a quiz consisting of 10 multiple choice questions at the end of the course, achieving a passing grade of 70% or higher. If a passing grade is not achieved, the participant must rewrite the quiz. A $25 fee applies per rewrite attempt.

Once participants have successfully completed the module and the quiz, proof of completion is automatically uploaded to the Appraisal Institute of Canada’s database provided you entered your AIC member number during registration.

Registration

Professional Practice Seminar (PPS) Online Course 2026-2027, Module 1: $172.50

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Non-AIC Students

Other valuation organizations may recognize the PPS course as a demonstration of Canadian valuation standards for designation or workplace purposes; AIC membership is not required to register. The International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO) accepts the PPS course for Canadian residents as meeting the appraisal standards recertification requirement for IAAO designations. Note that students new to the valuation industry are recommended to instead register in the AIC 102: Introduction to Professional Practice (AIC 102: ITPP) course. Registering in the PPS course requires an AIC membership number.

PPS Classroom Supplement

AIC members who have attended a classroom presentation of the PPS course must successfully complete the quiz in order to meet AIC’s requirement to complete PPS. The quiz must be completed on UBC's website by April 15, 2026. Classroom attendees are sent a link to register for the Professional Practice Supplement course – please note there is no additional cost for registration.

Questions or Feedback?

• For questions regarding AIC designations or course content, email AIC at info@aicanada.ca or visit aicanada.ca
• For questions regarding course registration or administration, email UBC RED at info@realestate.sauder.ubc.ca.