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Seminars and Events

The Appraisal Institute of Canada offers various educational opportunities that are relevant to real estate and valuation professionals.

AIC Members are required to complete credits as part of the Institute’s mandatory Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program. AIC’s annual conference, webinars and seminars as well as learning opportunities offered by AIC partners are guaranteed credits for AIC Members.

AIC Partners Seminars & Events

UBC – Updated!

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Courses and Credits

UBC offers AIC members three avenues to achieve credits towards AIC’s Continuing Professional Development Program

  • Completion of BUSI courses provides students with a maximum of 12 CPD credits per course.
  • UBC’s CPD courses offer AIC “guaranteed credits” with a range of valuation related topics.
  • UBC’s webinars provide live online instructions on topics of interest to AIC members; normally offered in November and December only.

The UBC Real Estate Division is continuing its series of live online webinars in December 2022. The webinars are priced at $95 and attendees may claim 2 CPD credits (per webinar) for attending the entire session. Additional CPD credits may be claimed, for some sessions. 

 

CPD 110 Real Estate Consulting: Fundamentals
December 2, 2022 (10am-12pm PST)
Instructor: Dr. Mandy Hansen, BBRE, MSc, DSocSci, PMP, RI

CPD 121: Commercial Waterfront and Submerged Land Valuation
December 8, 2022 (10am-12pm PST)
Instructor: Larry Dybvig, AACI, P.App

CPD 132: More than Just Form-Filling: Creating Professional Residential Appraisal Reports
December 9, 2022 (10am-12pm PST)
Instructor: Dan Brewer, AACI, P.App, Fellow, PLE, CRP, CPPA, ABR and Deana Halladay, CRA

 

Find out more about these sessions, including registration details.

https://www.sauder.ubc.ca/programs/real-estate/professional-development/live-webinars

International Valuation Standards

Following the recent update to the International Valuation Standards (IVS), the IVSC’s Standards Review Board – the group that oversees all technical updates to the standards – would like to invite you and your colleagues/members to a free webinar from 14:00-15:00 (BST) on Tuesday 24 August to learn more about the key changes.

The webinar will cover the changes to the IVS ‘General’ and ‘Asset-specific’ standards.  This is an opportunity for you to hear first-hand from the technical experts that have led the work about the specific updates and the rationale for those changes.

The webinar will include short presentations followed by an open Q&A when you will be able to ask questions to the members of the Standards Review Board.

Places are limited but we would like to extend the opportunity to representatives of all IVSC member organisations, as well as your own staff teams and/or professional members.  Therefore, please feel free to circulate the details internally.

You can register to join this webinar here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PJgxfEKyTbWDWHF-_4y0LA

Institute of Municipal Assessors

IMA’s Fall Virtual Symposium 

November 1st and 2nd, 2021

 

The 2021 Fall Virtual Symposium is Canada’s leading event for property assessment and taxation professionals. Attendees will have the opportunity to build their professional networks and participate in a series of interactive sessions on todays hottest topics. This day-and-a-half event connects professionals from coast-to-coast.

Join us November 1st and 2nd to stream our lineup of keynote speakers and industry experts from the comfort and safety of home. This years’ symposium program has been carefully curated to explore the latest developments in the field of property assessment in a set of dynamic and engaging sessions.  Earn up to 7.5 credits towards CPD Cycle 4!

Canadian Property Tax Association

The Canadian Property Tax Association is holding its 56th Annual National Workshop from September 19th to the 21st, 2022 in Edmonton, AB.  Re-certification/continuing education credits will be recognized for those attending our 56th Annual CPTA National Workshop.

The more detailed program information can be found online at: https://pheedloop.com/CPTA2022/site/home/  (Please use Chrome or Firefox for the best viewing experience; the event website may not open if using Internet Explorer.)

Event Website: https://pheedloop.com/CPTA2022/site/home/
Online Registration: https://cpta.org/news-events/calendar/#id=142&wid=601&cid=1640

RICS/IPTI Property Tax seminar

RICS and IPTI 9th Annual Property Tax Seminar

This year marks the 9th Annual RICS and IPTI Property Tax Seminar, Assessment & Taxation in Ontario: Looking forward in Ontario Property Tax to 2020 and beyond: Challenges and Realities.

This event will take place in Toronto Nov 26th. For more information, click here

The International Property Tax Institute/Property Valuation Services Corporation

The IPTI offers a wide range of webinars, workshops and international events.

To see the full list of events, please click here.

To see the Training series calendar of events, click here (second page).

 

1 CPD credit per event will be given for attendance

Real Estate Forums

AIC credits are guaranteed for the events at a rate of 1 credit per hour (averaging 6 credits per function)

The Vancouver Real Estate Forum, originally scheduled for March 31 has been rescheduled to September 30, 2020.

The Edmonton Real Estate Forum originally scheduled for April 15 will be rescheduled to combine with the Calgary Real Estate Forum to become the Alberta Real Estate Forum. The new event will be held instead of the Calgary Real Estate Forum, scheduled for October 21, 2020.

For more details or to see other upcoming events, click here.

 

Multiple webinars are also available in April and May. 1 CPD credit per hour will be given for attendance

To see the list of webinars available, please click here.

Canadian Institute of Certified Executor Advisors


Under a partnership with AIC and CICEA, AIC members may access the Certified Executor Advisor education program to obtain the CEA designation.

The CICEA on-line education program is divided into these seven modules:

  • Module 1) Getting Started; Duties of an Executor / Executrix
  • Module 2) Financial Considerations
  • Module 3) Property
  • Module 4) Trusts
  • Module 5) The Estate and Probate
  • Module 6) Challenges of Estate Administration
  • Module 7) Benefits of The CEA
  • For more detailed information about the curriculum, download the CEA Syllabus.
  • AIC members’ preferred price is $1,295 (discounted by $200)
  • 12 guaranteed continuous professional development credits will be granted to AIC members upon the successful completion of the full course.
  • To register for the CEA program with your special AIC discount, go to this link.
  • For more information, go to AIC’s Frequently Asked Questions.
Carson Dunlop

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CARSON DUNLOP CONTINUING EDUCATION The following Carson Dunlop courses have been approved for guaranteed AIC CPD credits. For more information visit the Carson Dunlop website.

  • Commercial roofing – 3 AIC CPD credits
  • Commercial structures – 3 AIC CPD credits
  • Forced-air gas heating – 3 AIC CPD credits
  • Exterior structures – 4 AIC CPD credits
  • Getting electricity into the home – 4 AIC CPD credits
  • Grow houses – 1 AIC CPD credit
  • The home inspection process – 3 AIC CPD credits
  • Plumbing: supply, drain, waste and vent – 3 AIC CPD credits
  • Surface water control and landscaping – 3 AIC CPD credits
  • Understanding residential cooling systems and insulation – 3 AIC CPD credits
  • Understanding residential electrical systems and appliances – 3 AIC CPD credits
  • Understanding residential heating – 3 AIC CPD credits
  • Understanding residential interiors – 3 AIC CPD credits
  • Understanding residential plumbing systems – 3 AIC CPD credits
  • Understanding residential roofing and exteriors – 3 AIC CPD credits
  • Understanding residential structures – 3 AIC CPD credits
  • Wells, pumps and septic systems – 3 AIC CPD credits
  • Wood-burning fireplaces – 3 AIC CPD credits
  • Architectural Styles – 3 AIC CPD credits
ES Computer Training

Take a couescomputerrse from ES Computer Training and earn guaranteed AIC CPD credits Offered in classrooms in various Ontario locations

  • NEW Facebook & LinkedIn for the Real Estate Industry – 7 CPDs
  • MS Outlook – Contact Management System for Real Estate Professionals – 7 CPDs
  • MS Excel – Finances for Real Estate Professionals – 7 CPDs
  • MS Publisher for Real Estate Professionals – 7 CPDs
  • Creating Marketing Presentations for Real Estate Professionals – 7 CPDs

For details: ES Computer Training 131 Bloor St. W. Suite 200/318 Toronto, ON M5S 1R8

Real Estate Institute of Canada

REAL ESTATE INSTITUTE OF CANADA (REIC) : Under a partnership agreement between AIC and REIC AIC members have access to the REIC’s courses and designation programs which cover all sectors of the real estate industry such as reserve fund planning, ethics, finance, law, leadership, human resources, leasing & negotiating, mortgage underwriting, property/asset management and more. Read the partnership announcement here. Read the FAQs here.

BUILDING SYSTEMS TECHNICAL CONFERENCE

On September 21, 2022, the Real Estate Institute of Canada will hold a virtual conference on Building Systems. Join us for this informative and engaging session where conference participants will have an opportunity to advance their knowledge, technical competence, and asset planning skills on a range of topics related to systems, equipment, and materials included in the operation of an occupied building.

The Building Systems Technical Conference is designed and presented by professional engineers and industry experts with significant experience in their specific areas of expertise. Each presentation is 40 minutes followed by 20 minutes Q and A discussion period. Presentations will cover every major building system:

  • Building Envelope/Structure
  • Mechanical
  • Electrical
  • Fire Protection
  • Conveyance
  • Interior Construction Finishes
  • Site Services

The day will end off with a keynote presentation beyond residential buildings, consisting of asset/ reserve planning principles applied to industrial land use and heavy infrastructure.

The Conference is for anyone who is currently assessing and reviewing buildings or is thinking of a career in this field, such as engineers, technologists, home inspectors, architects, reserve planners, appraisers, and quantity surveyors.

Members of the Appraisal Institute of Canada are eligible to receive eight (8) CPD credits for attending the conference.

Click here for more information on the conference and to take advantage of the Early Bird registration rate.

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