The 40-hour Advanced Concepts & Case Studies course implements a blended learning approach, which includes a pre-class, two-hour online session combined with 35 hours of traditional classroom education and wraps up with a three-hour exam on the sixth morning. Please note Designated Members and Candidates for Designation will receive the discounted AI Price for Advanced Education courses: Advanced Income Capitalization, Advanced Market Analysis and Highest and Best Use, Advanced Concepts and Case Studies, and Quantitative Analysis. All others will receive the Full Price. For more information on how to become a Candidate for Designation, click here.
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COURSE LOCATION: Radisson Hotel Dallas North-Addison 4960 Arapaho Road Addison, TX 75001 972-490-1212 The Radisson Hotel is conveniently located west of the Dallas North Tollroad at the southwest corner of Arapaho Road and Quorum Drive. REQUIRED DIAGNOSTIC TEST: To successfully complete Advanced Education courses, it is important that students have basic spreadsheet skills. Before enrolling in Advanced Education courses, students are required to pass a Diagnostic Test in which they demonstrate their skill level in creating and working with Excel spreadsheets. The Test is free and can be taken at any time on your computer. After successfully passing the Test, you will be allowed to register for any of the Advanced Education courses. Please see "Prerequisites" above for the link to the Diagnostic Test. COURSE DEADLINES: Prior to the first day of class, a separate 2-hour online session is required. The online session is available 28 days before the classroom session begins, and it ends 2 days before the classroom session begins. September 3, 2018 (28 days before classroom session begins) Official FIRST day of course - online session begins. September 10, 2018 (21 days before classroom session begins) Last day to register for and submit the Diagnostic Test. September 16, 2018 (15 days before classroom session begins) Last day to cancel registration with full refund. September 17, 2018 (14 days before classroom session begins) Last day to receive a "pass" confirmation on Diagnostic Test. Last day to register for the course and receive printed materials. Last day to cancel registration with $150 cancellation fee. September 24, 2018 (7 days before classroom session begins) Last day to cancel registration with -0- refund. September 26, 2018 (5 days before classroom session begins) Last day to register for the course with download only option for materials. September 29, 2018 (2 days before classroom session begins) Last day to complete the mandatory online session. COURSE SCHEDULE: Registration – October 1 (8:00 to 8:30am) Lecture – October 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 (8:30am to 4:30pm) Exam – October 6 (8:30 to 11:30am) All day beverage service. Lunch will not be provided. APPRAISAL INSTITUTE CONTINUING EDUCATION POINTS: Attendance Only = 275 points Attend and Pass = 375 points Pass Exam Only = 325 points 40 hours (35 classroom; 3-hour exam; 2-hour pre-class online session) TALCB CREDITS: Continuing Education (ACE) – 35 hours Qualifying Education (QE) - 30 hours TUITION INCLUDES: Course materials. Tuition does not include textbooks or equipment. STUDENT ROSTERS: Students that do not wish to have their name, address, phone number and email address published to other students in the class must notify the Chapter five (5) days prior to the beginning of the course. EXAMINATION GRADING POLICY - 5-7 Business Days: The Appraisal Institute's National office will email examination results and certificates of attendance to the students within 5-7 business days from the date the examinations are received at the National Appraisal Institute office.
ACCOMMODATIONS: The Radisson Hotel Dallas North-Addison, 4960 Arapaho Road, Addison, TX, 75001, 972-490-1212, (https://www.radisson.com/addison-hotel-tx-75001/usadntx). A special guest room rate of $89.00++ per night is available for a room with a king bed and sofa sleeper or a room with two queen beds. Guest rooms include a microwave, mini-refrigerator, coffee maker, television and desk. Hotel amenities include complimentary Wifi, 24-hour business center, outdoor swimming pool, fitness center, snack and sundry shop, room service and an on-site restaurant (serving breakfast and dinner) and bar. To Book A Reservation: 24/7 Telephone Reservations: 972-490-1212, option 1. Ask for the Appraisal Institute $89.00 Corporate Rate. 24/7 Online Reservations: https://www.radisson.com/addison-hotel-tx-75001/usadntx -> CLICK More Search Options -> Rate Type: Corporate Account ID -> Enter Code: 19385 -> Search -> Screen will reflect the discounted rates. TRANSPORTATION: Transportation is available via Supershuttle to and from Dallas Love Field Airport and DFW International Airport. SuperShuttle fares are subject to change, so verify pricing at www.supershuttle.com.