Successful completion of examination is required. Prerequisite coursework required. This offering is a comprehensive, but basic five-day school for property tax personnel who have minimal experience in the property tax area. The purpose of the program is to provide students with a fundamental and integrated knowledge of those basic property tax principles, concepts and technical skills essential in the field. The curriculum is not designed to provide an in-depth appraisal valuation course, but to expose students to the essential valuation principles and practices and how they relate to the overall property tax function.
Emphasis is placed on small discussion groups and practical applications.
Successful completion of a final examination is required. Reference books and a compendium of material are an integral part of the course. This is an advanced course designed for individuals who wish to build their personal property tax management and valuation knowledge. The curriculum, developed to emphasize the application of theory to current practices, is presented in a series of case studies. Prerequisite coursework is required.