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Assessment Laws and Procedures with Ethics (ALP) - October 2021
Monday, October 04, 2021, 8:00 AM to Thursday, October 07, 2021, 11:30 AM CDT
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Assessment Laws and Procedures with Ethics (ALP)

 

Monday, October 4 - Thursday, October 7 &

Monday, October 11 - Thursday, October 14, 2021
8:00 am - 11:30 am
ONLINE 

 

Registration will close Friday, September 23rd, 2021.

 

 

 

Description: This course will be taught virtually with live instruction. Assessment Laws and Procedures is an introductory 28-hour course dealing with the assessment field in Minnesota.  Participants will learn about property tax laws in Minnesota, real estate law and assessment procedures.  It includes 3-hour Ethics that satisfies licensing requirements.  This course is designed for individuals who are just beginning their study of the assessment field, but also can serve as a review for persons currently working in assessment.  This is a required course for the Certified Minnesota Assessor level of licensure.  This course is approved by the Minnesota State Board of Assessors for 28 hours of continuing education, 30 hours with exam.  Students attending virtually must be able to commit to attending all eight days to receive credit for the course. Exceptions can be made on a case by case basis, through an approval process. The class size limit is 30 students.

 

 

Dates: Monday, October 4 - Thursday, October 7 & Monday, October 11 – Thursday, October 14, 2021

 

 

Instructors:  Minnesota Department of Revenue Staff

 

 

Credits: This course is approved by the Minnesota State Board of Assessors for 28 hours of continuing education, 30 hours with exam.

Early registration fee before September 4, 2021: $400
Course registration fee after September 4, 2021: $470

 

Payment: Credit card only

 

Prerequisite:  Six months work experience recommended

 

Requirements:  Calculator

 

Location: Online. A link to join and e-materials will be emailed prior to the meeting.  Attending these online offerings requires a reliable internet connection and use of Zoom with a webcam and audio. Your webcam must remain on for the entire course and attendance will be recorded multiple times per day. There is not a call-in only option. 

 

 

 Important Online Exam Information: 

 

 

 

Student Expectations:

 

  • Students must attend all eight days to receive credit for the course
  • Students must have their cameras on and participate in small and large group discussions
  • Students must successfully pass the exam to receive credit for a CMA license
  • Students who took Ethics during the 2016 – 2020 licensing cycle, will not receive credit for the Ethics portion of this course.


Scholarships:  MAAO offers weeklong course scholarships to anyone that is interested in pursuing a career in the assessment field and demonstrates a financial need.  Courses eligible for a scholarship include Assessment Laws and Procedures (ALP), Appraisal Principles, Appraisal Procedures, and Mass Appraisal Basics.   More information and a scholarship application are available by Clicking Here.

ADA Policy:  If you have a disability and may require some accommodations at any event, please notify us via email at least two weeks prior to the start of the course and we will attempt to make reasonable arrangements.

Cancellation Policy:  Cancellation requests received prior to 8:00 a.m., 5 business days prior to the start of the course will be issued a refund, less a $30 administration fee.  Cancellations requests received this time or registrants who fail to attend the course are responsible for the entire fee.  If a registrant is unable to attend the event, a substitute from the jurisdiction that paid the registration fee can attend at no additional charge.  Please send written notification of this change 5 business days prior to the start of the course.  Transfer and cancellation requests should be sent to [email protected].   Although it is not the policy of MAAO to cancel a course or seminar, MAAO reserves the right to do so and provide a full refund if the minimum enrollment level is not reached.  Refunds will be issued within 30 days of the date of the course or conference.

Additional Information:
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Contact: MAAO Education Coordinators: [email protected]