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Professional Practice Seminar (PPS) – AT A GLANCE

AIC Members must complete the Professional Practice Seminar (PPS) and earn discretionary professional development credits in accordance with the AIC’s mandatory Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Program.

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

Availability: January 2026

Completion Deadline: March 31, 2026

MODULE 1 – CUSPAP & AIC POLICY UPDATES

📌 Goal: 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

Availability: January 2026

Completion Deadline: March 31, 2026

MODULE 2 – INSURANCE & BEST PRACTICES

📌 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

Availability: January 2027

Completion Deadline: March 31, 2027

ASSESSEMENTS

To improve your learning experience and engaged throughout, each module will include:

  • Embedded knowledge checks throughout each module
  • A short, mandatory 10-question multiple-choice quiz at the end
  • New passing grade: 70% (up from 60%)
  • Assessment Outcome: If a Member does not achieve the 70% minimum passing grade, they will simply be required to retake the assessment until they pass. A reattempt fee will apply. This does not affect membership status or designation.

WHY THE CHANGE

In accordance with AIC’s governance practices, the change to the minimum passing grade for the PPS modules was formally considered and approved by the AIC Board of Directors at its meeting on August 20, 2025.

This change, made in consultation with AIC’s education partner, the University of British Columbia (UBC), and recommended by the member-led Professional Practice Committee (PPC), better reflects the standards expected of the profession, encourages deeper engagement with the material, and supports consistent, high-quality practice across AIC membership.

These benefits strengthen public trust and reinforce Members’ professional credibility.

HOW TO REGISTER

Online Session
  • Format: Offered online, on-demand through UBC.
  • Cost: $172.50 (per module) + applicable taxes.
In-Person Session

VIEW UPCOMING, IN-PERSON PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE SEMINARS

AIC 102: INTRODUCTION TO PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

Completion of the AIC 102: Introduction to Professional Practice, is a prerequisite for applying for membership as a Candidate of the AIC.

Individuals seeking to join the AIC as Candidate Members must complete the AIC 102: Introduction to Professional Practice Seminar before submitting their application for Candidacy.

Information about AIC 102 can be found here.