Just starting out as an assessor?
Not quite sure which course to tackle first on your path to your next license? Scroll down to see a guide that explains the standard path to receiving your Minnesota assessor license. For all options, visit the State Board of Assessors website.
Assessor Course & Licensure Pathway
Click on each row to expand and see the recommended course schedule.
CMA – Certified Minnesota Assessor
6 Months of Assessment Experience
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Assessment Laws and Procedures (ALP)
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Basic Appraisal Principles
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Basic Appraisal Procedures
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Mass Appraisal Basics
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1 Year of Assessment Experience
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Apply for your CMA with the State Board of Assessors
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It is highly recommended that ALP, Basic Appraisal Principles, Basic Appraisal Procedures, and Mass Appraisal Basics be taken in order — each builds on the previous.
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On a tight budget? MAAO provides scholarships for week-long courses.
AMA – Accredited Minnesota Assessor
Existing CMA or CMAS License
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Two Income Courses
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One 15-Hour Property Type Specific Course
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— SELECT ONE —
Residential Form Appraisal Report
+ Residential Case Study Exam
Residential Demonstration Narrative
Obtain MAI, SRA, CAE, RES, AAS, or MAS designation
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3 Years of Assessment Experience
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Apply for your AMA with the State Board of Assessors
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If taking Basic Income and IAAO 102 – Income Approach to Valuation, take Basic Income first.
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It is strongly recommended to complete a passing Form Report before taking the Residential Case Study Exam. Consider attending a Form Report Seminar and Residential Case Study Workshop to prepare.
SAMA – Senior Accredited Minnesota Assessor
Existing AMA License
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Mass Appraisal Basics (if not taken at CMA level)
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Minnesota Assessment Administration
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At Least 30 Hours of Management and Leadership Courses
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— SELECT ONE —
Income Case Study Exam
Income Demonstration Narrative
Obtain MAI or CAE designation
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5 Years of Assessment Experience
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Oral Interview with the State Board (if not completed at AMA level)
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Consider attending an Income Case Study Workshop to prepare for the Income Case Study Exam requirement
6 Months of Assessment Experience
↓
Assessment Laws and Procedures (ALP)
↓
Basic Appraisal Principles
↓
Basic Appraisal Procedures
↓
Mass Appraisal Basics
↓
1 Year of Assessment Experience
↓
Apply for your CMA with the State Board of Assessors
-
It is highly recommended that ALP, Basic Appraisal Principles, Basic Appraisal Procedures, and Mass Appraisal Basics be taken in order — each builds on the previous.
-
On a tight budget? MAAO provides scholarships for week-long courses.
Existing CMA or CMAS License
↓
Two Income Courses
↓
One 15-Hour Property Type Specific Course
↓
— SELECT ONE —
Residential Form Appraisal Report
+ Residential Case Study Exam
Residential Demonstration Narrative
Obtain MAI, SRA, CAE, RES, AAS, or MAS designation
↓
3 Years of Assessment Experience
↓
Apply for your AMA with the State Board of Assessors
-
If taking Basic Income and IAAO 102 – Income Approach to Valuation, take Basic Income first.
-
It is strongly recommended to complete a passing Form Report before taking the Residential Case Study Exam. Consider attending a Form Report Seminar and Residential Case Study Workshop to prepare.
Existing AMA License
↓
Mass Appraisal Basics (if not taken at CMA level)
↓
Minnesota Assessment Administration
↓
At Least 30 Hours of Management and Leadership Courses
↓
— SELECT ONE —
Income Case Study Exam
Income Demonstration Narrative
Obtain MAI or CAE designation
↓
5 Years of Assessment Experience
↓
Oral Interview with the State Board (if not completed at AMA level)
-
Consider attending an Income Case Study Workshop to prepare for the Income Case Study Exam requirement