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Registered Trainee (100-Hours) No state exam required.

Required Post License (48-Hours) can be taken in licensee's first or second renewal period. (Licensee's option). Pre-Certication Courses taken for Post License can be used for Pre-Certication credit as long as the course wasn't taken for Registered Trainee.

Summary Schedule for Post License Courses

State Exam Prep-Florida Portion

Pre-Certification Residential (200-Hours) Courses taken at the trainee level count toward hours required. State exam is required.
Summary Schedule for Pre-Certification Residential Courses

Pre-Certification General (300 Hours) Courses taken at the trainee level count towards hours required. State exam is required.

Summary Schedule for Pre-Certification General

Continuing Education (30 Hours)

Summary Schedule for 30 Hr CE Courses
All pre-license appraisal courses are in-class ONLY and held at the headquarters of Cooke Real Estate School in St. Petersburg, Florida

IMPORTANT! Appraisal Information

25-Hr Residential Site Valuation and Cost Approach. Roles and Supervisor, Florida Law and overview (Required) - $375

This is a combined course to help fulfill the 100 Hour requirement. This course includes:
*15 Hour Residential Site Valuation and Cost Approach
*3 Hour Roles and Responsibilities of Supervisors
*6 Hour Florida Law
*1 Hour Overview
Course approval #0008321

Free Text Books Provided
"Residential Site Valuation and Cost Approach" and "Florida Appraisal Education Supplement"


30 Hour Basic Appraisal Principles ... (Register Trainee Course) - $325

This introductory appraisal course provides an overview of real estate concepts and characteristics, legal consideration, value influences, real estate finance, types of value, economic principles, real estate examples, provides a solid foundation in appraisal basics. State of Florida course approval #0008253

Free Text Book Provided
"Basic Appraisal Principles"


30 Hour Basic Appraisal Procedures ... (Register Trainee Course) - $325

This basic appraisal course provides an overview of real estate appraisal approaches to valuation procedures, value, property description, residential applications, commercial applications, improvement construction, home inspection, and appraisal math. Through theory, case studies, and examples, the course offers practical application of appraisal procedures. State of Florida course approval number #0008299

Free Text Book Provided
"Basic Appraisal Procedures"


30 Hour Residential Sale Comparison and Income Approach ... (Register Trainee Course) - $395

This course offers a basic understanding and knowledge of residential sales comparison and income approaches to appraisal. It includes the valuation principles and procedures applicable to both approaches. With the aid of case studies, students will develop and apply the techniques for market analysis, including the application and use of matched pairs and capitalization rates and gross rent multipliers. There is a discussion on cash and financial equivalency. Students will learn how to apply and defend the rationale behind market adjustments. The course includes a discussion of current Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Guidelines and relevant USPAP requirements, and hands-on examples provide practical applications of real estate appraisal procedures.State of Florida course approval number #0008500

Free Text Book Provided
"Residential Sale Comparison and Income Approaches"


15 Hour State of Florida Law and Appraisers (Register Trainee Course) - $195

This is a Pre-certification course for the Trainee applicant that covers the required minimum 6 hours of Florida Law, Rules, and Regulation that pertain to the practice of appraisal. It also covers the required minimum of 3 hours of the Roles and Rules of Supervisor and Trainee appraisers. Also are case studies on the relationship of requirements, in the State of Florida Laws, Rules, and USPAP to the appraisal process and reporting. State of Florida course approval #0008191

Free Text Book Provided
"The State of Florida Law and Appraisers "


15 Hour USPAP National Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice Course (Register Trainee Course, Post License Course, Pre-Certification) - $295

The course emphasizes the role of the appraiser and the impartiality associated with this role. Special responsibilities of the appraiser with regard to impartiality are explored in detail. The course includes discussion problems that show how USPAP applies in situations that appraiser encounter in everyday practice. The course is designed to aid appraisers seeking competency in USPAP, in all areas of appraisal practice including those subject to state licensing or certification and continuing education requirements imposed by professional organizations, client groups or employers. State of Florida course approval #007380

Free Text Book Provided


15 Hour Residential Report Writing (Pre-Certification or Post License Course) - $195

This basic appraisal course introduces theories, techniques, and procedures to help you understand the appraisal process and how to use various residential forms and reports for appraisal. Through theory and hands-on examples of appraisal processes, the course will provide practical application of real estate appraisal procedures. State of Florida course approval #0008498

Free Text Book Provided
"Residential Report Writing and Case Studies"


15 Hour Residential Site Valuation and Cost Approach (Pre-Certification or Post License Course) - $195

This course gives the student valuable insight and working knowledge of the various theories and methodologies for arriving at residential site values and applying the cost approach in everyday appraisal work. Course approval #0008332

Free Text Book Provided
"Residential Site Valuation and Cost Approach"


15 Hour Market Analysis & Highest and Best Use (Pre-certification or Post License Course) - $195

This course identifies and analyzes market forces affecting buyers' and sellers' behavior which is the key to understanding and reporting values. The course is designed to give students the tools needed to properly collect and analyze market data. In addition, the theory of highest and best use is reviewed. The two-step analysis along with four tests for highest and best use is covered in detail. Course approval #0008501

Free Text Book Provided
"Market Analysis & Highest and Best Use"


3 Hour Core Law Update For Appraisers - CE for Appraisers or Post License Course (Required) - $49

This course fulfills the 3-hour core law requirement by the Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board. The course studies the current State of Florida laws regarding the appraisal field. - State of Florida Course approval #0007831


3 Hour Supervisor/Trainee Roles and Relationship - CE for Appraisers or Post License (Required) - $49

The focuses of the course are on the supervision and role of the state certified appraiser and the degree of supervision of overseeing the work of a registered trainee through direction, guidance and support efforts. Course approval #0008200


7 Hour National USPAP Update Course - CE for Appraisers (Required) - $125

This course fulfills the 7-hour requirement as established by the Appraisal Qualifications Board (AQB) of The Appraisal Foundation and the Division of Real Estate's required 7 Hours of Appraiser Continuing Education of ACE. - State of Florida Course approval #0007360

Free Text Book Provided
"7 Hour Update Course - Student Manual"


10 Hour Environmental Issues Course - CE for Appraisers (Elective) - $99

Indoor: (5 Hour)
This course deals with environmental issues in the interior of a property that real estate licensees should be aware for each consumer of residential property, commercial property or developers. Covered in the course include such as items as lead-based paint, radon, mold, drinking water, etc. Course Approval #0008195
Outdoor: (5 Hour)
This course deals with environmental issues in the exterior of property that real estate licensee should be aware of such as underground storage tanks, waste sites, toxic substances, construction issues, wetlands, watersheds, endanger species and environmental reports and consultants. Course Approval #0008196

Free Text Book Provided
"Basic Appraisal Principles"


7 Hour FHA & VA Appraisal Basics - CE for Appraisers (Elective) - $99

The purpose of this course is to offer an understanding of FHA and VA mortgage loans and provide the residential appraiser with valuable information. Recent fundamental changes have substantially changed and abbreviated the appraisal procedures for FHA and VA programs. Thus offering new opportunities to the residential appraiser who wishes to add service offerings, expanding business and clientele.State of Florida course approval #0008028

Free Text Book Provided
"FHA & VA Appraiser: thriving and surviving"


5 Hour Red Flags, Property Inspection Guide Course - CE for Appraisers (Elective) - $59

A course designed to make the student aware of potential signs or indications of a defect in a structure or property. Particular attention in the course covers areas affecting the basic structure of a home such as foundations, floors, walls, roof, detached garages or other buildings, swimming pools and spas, irrigation systems, tennis courts, water wells, and septic systems. Course Approval #0008198

Free Text Book Provided
"Basic Appraisal Principles"


5 Hour Real Estate Finance Today Course - CE for Appraisers (Elective) - $59

This course is an overview of the basics of residential real estate financing, including discussion of the important current trends in mortgage lending. The course provides an update on new affordable loan products, various types of government loans, and special programs for the self-employed or a borrower with adverse credit. Course Approval #0008197

Free Text Book Provided
"Basic Appraisal Principles"


15-HR Advance Residential Application & Case Study (Pre-Certification or Post License Course) - $195

The course focuses on complex properties that include valuing unique and high-end residential dwellings, common-wall structures, and residential properties with substantial and, sometimes unique, accessory structures and/or amenities. The course makes strong use of case studies for discussion, analysis, and problem solving to elevate student’s knowledge of challenging residential appraisal assignments and develop the expertise to recognize and address those situations at the Certified Residential level. Course Approval #0008285

Free Text Book Provided
"Advanced Residential Application & Case Studies"


15-HR Statistics, Modeling & Financing (Pre-Certification or Post License Course) - $195

This course provides students with both theory and practice of statistics, real estate finance, and valuation modeling for today’s Certified Residential appraiser. The first half of the course outlines terminology and basic statistics principles, including practical applications in statistical analysis. The last half of the course presents an explanation of real estate markets, terms of financing and real-world examples of how financing affects the value of real estate. Course Approval #0008499

Free Text Book Provided
"Statistics, Modeling & Financing "


15-Hr Mastering Unique & Complex Property Appraisal - $195

This course will raise the level of awareness of the scope of work involved with assignments other than the everyday single-family residential appraisal. It will remind and reassure appraisers that any appraisal problem can be solved, and will equip the student with the necessary skills to recognize and resolve the problem. Course Approval #0008512

Free Text Book Provided
"Mastering Unique & Complex Property Appraisal "


30 Hour General Sales Comparison Approach - $549

This course is based on AQB requirements for Certified General Appraisers. The course offers detailed understanding of the various sales comparison principles and an in-depth description of the sales comparison approach for both residential and commercial properties. Course Approval #0008564

Free Text Book Provided
"General Sales Comparison Approach"


20-HR Essentials of Real Estate Finance - $225

This course contains in-depth and easy to understand coverage of the real estate finance industry. This course can be used for pre-certification residential appraisal credit. Course Approval #0008563

Free Text Book Provided
"Essentials of Real Estate Finance"


30-HR General Site Valuation & Cost Approach - $549

This course is based on AQB requirements for Certified General Appraisers. The course offers general site valuation and cost approach. Sudents will gain insight into six site and land valuation techniques, and understand the different types of adjustments and how to apply them. Course approval #0008573

Free Text Book Provided
"General Site Valuation & Cost Approach"


State Exam Prep-Florida Portion - $109

Book Included - Florida Appraisal Education Supplement

  • 3 Hour Roles and Responsibilities of Supervisors
  • 6 Hour Florida Law
  • 1 Hour Overview


30 Hr General Report Writing & Case Studies - $549

This course is based on AQB requirements for Certified General Appraisers. The course offers students an in-depth understanding of narrative report writing, reasoning, and effective communication, as well as USPAP compliance. Course approval #0008588

Free Text Book Provided
"General Report Writing & Case Studies"