In The Appraisal Foundation’s (TAF) October newsletter, President Kelly Davids updates appraisers on monthly highlights, including the debut of the seven-hour USPAP Continuing Education Course on Oct. 1.
“While we launch a new seven-hour course every two years, this one follows an innovative new model that focuses not on changes to USPAP, but on how appraisers can more effectively utilize USPAP in their day-to-day appraisal practice,” Davids said.
USPAP is a “shield” that protects public trust and appraisers by maintaining a high level of ethics and standards across the profession, Davids wrote in the newsletter. She added that the public know that appraisers have followed all legal and ethical requirements when they receive a USPAP compliant appraisal and that they can have confidence in the outcome.
Likewise, appraisers can be confident in their work product and rest easy knowing that they have followed the letter and spirit of the law.
“We look forward to seeing the impact of this new style of USPAP course for appraisers and stakeholders alike,” Davids said. “As you take the new course, we want to hear from you. Let us know what you think and how we can continue to grow and build a course that is applicable to your daily work as an appraiser.”
Oct. 1 also marked the launch of the new 2026 Guidance and Reference Manual.