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Professional Practice Seminar (PPS)

PPS is a mandatory membership requirement for Candidates and Designated Members only.

PPS ensures Members remain current with:

  • Professional and ethical obligations
  • Updates to standards and guidance
  • Risk management and professional liability considerations
  • Regulatory and practice environment changes

PPS and CPD

Beginning with the 2026–2027 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) cycle, PPS is not counted as CPD.

However, Candidates and Designated Members must still complete the mandatory PPS Module 1 prior April 15, 2026 and Designated Members must obtain at least 20 CPD credits.

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 mandatory CPD Program.

PPS MODULE 1 – CUSPAP & AIC POLICY UPDATES

📌 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.

Completion Deadline: April 15, 2026

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

Format and Details:

  • 10-question multiple-choice quiz completed after viewing
  • The recorded presentation is approximately 120 minutes long
  • Available on UBC Learning Platform in French and English
  • Fee per module is $172.50 + tax

PPS MODULE 2 – INSURANCE AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

📌 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

Format:

  • The recorded presentation will be approximately 90 minutes long
  • 10-question multiple-choice quiz completed after viewing

ASSESSMENTS

To improve your learning experience and engagement 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.

QUIZ COMPLETION

Retake Process, Timing, and Fees

The quiz confirms retention and comprehension of key updates to CUSPAP 2026 and AIC policies. Questions are fact-based; there are no critical-thinking questions.

There is no limit on retakes — Members may retake the module quiz as many times as needed to achieve the passing grade of 70%. Most Members pass on the first attempt.

Retakes do not affect membership standing, trigger a Professional Practice Review, or carry disciplinary consequences before the applicable deadline.

However, if a Member does not successfully complete each PPS module by the deadline :

  • A $250 fine is applied, and
  • The Member is suspended until the PPS is successfully completed and the fine is paid.

Once the PPS is completed, the suspension is lifted, and the Member returns to good standing.

There is no official waiting period between attempts, although UBC may require a short administrative processing time of up to one business day between attempts. In most instances, Members should be able to retake the quiz the same day.

Each retake carries a $25 fee.

MEMBER STANDING

Members remain in good standing and may continue to practice while completing or retaking the PPS.

HOWEVER: All attempts, including retakes, must be completed by April 15, 2026 for 2026 and March 31, 2027 for 2027. After that date, suspension and fine provisions under the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) policy apply.

UBC maintains its own secure testing platform and records attempts confidentially.

AIC receives confirmation of successful completion, if authorized by the Member.

Failed attempts are neither recorded on AIC’s Member or CPD records nor disclosed publicly. Suspension for non-compliance may be noted on AIC’s website in accordance with CPD policy.

ACCOMMODATIONS FOR DOCUMENTED DISABILITIES

Accommodations are available for Members with documented disabilities or other conditions that affect testing.

THROUGH UBC

UBC’s Centre for Accessibility provides professional support for all UBC-administered assessments, including the PPS quiz.

THROUGH AIC

Members may also request accommodations directly through the AIC National Office. Members are encouraged to reach out early through the Ask AIC Ticketing System. Requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

HOW TO REGISTER

Online Session

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.

QUESTIONS

For additional questions, please contact the Ask AIC Ticketing System.  

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