Education
IAAO Mid-Year Meeting
Location:
Shelby County Arts Council
105 W College St
Columbiana, AL 35051
Dates:
July 10, 2026
Time:
8:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Cost:
Free (Chapter Members)
$15 (Non-Members)
Workshop 151:
USPAP
Location:
280 County Services Bldg., 19220 Hwy 280 E., Birmingham, AL 35242
Instructor:
Kevin D. Hayes, MAI, CAE, RES, CFE
Dates:
June 10 – June 12, 2026
Time:
8:00AM – 5:00PM
Cost:
$450 for Alabama Chapter Members
$500 for Non-Alabama Chapter Members
Course 311:
Real Property Modeling Concepts
Location:
280 County Services Bldg., 19220 Hwy 280 E., Birmingham, AL 35242
Instructor:
Patrick Alesandrini, MAI, CAE, RES, SRA, FIAAO
Dates:
October 5 – October 9, 2026
Time:
8:00AM – 5:00PM
Cost:
$700 for Alabama Chapter Members
$775 for Non-Alabama Chapter Members
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Courses
IAAO offers several 5 day courses that consist of thirty (30) instructional hours, exclusive of the final examination.
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Online
Course material is completely accessible online and upon successful completion, you will have immediate access to a course certificate. .
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Workshops
The IAAO workshop series consists of one to three day programs. Exams are offered for the majority of the workshops.
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Forums
One-day forum series currently consists of programs that provide professional growth at a lower cost in terms of finances and time spent.
Professional Member Program (PMP) The purpose of the PMP is to recognize your education, experience, dedication, and acknowledges the efforts of members to keep on top of developments in the industry through continued education and ongoing service.
Professional Designations
Earning a designation is a rewarding experience that demonstrates that you have attained the highest level of professionalism. Having a designation instantly establishes your qualifications and credibility and is a universal, measure of your capabilities and is recognized around the world.
Certified Assessment Evaluator (CAE)
The purpose of the CAE designation is to recognize professionalism and competency in a wide range of matters covering property valuation for tax purposes, property tax administration, and property tax policy.
Residential Evaluation Specialist (RES)
The purpose is to recognize professionalism and competency in the valuation of residential property for tax purposes..
Mass Appraisal Specialist (MAS)
MAS designation recognizes professionalism and competency in a wide range of matters covering mass appraisal theories, techniques, and applications.
Assessment Administration Specialist (AAS)
AAS designation recognizes professionalism and competency in administration of a variety of functions for property tax purposes.
Personal Property Specialist (PPS)
The purpose of the PPS designation is to recognize professionalism and competency in the valuation of personal property for tax purposes.
Cadastral Mapping Specialist (CMS)
The purpose of the CMS designation is to recognize professionalism and competency in cadastral mapping techniques that support proper valuation for tax purposes, property tax administration, and property tax policy.
Designation Recertification
IAAO Designees are required to fulfill continuing education requirements to maintain their designation.
Credit hours earned must be submitted to IAAO during a designee's five-year cycle.
