Appraiser Continuing Education
Here is a winning formula that will allow you to achieve your CPD requirements easily!
Time saved + Money saved + Flexibility = Perfect CPD!
Plus, you will enjoy the benefits of:
- No driving
- No hotels
- No required seminar attendance
- Little time away from work
Complete our courses when you have time, wherever, whenever, and for about half the price you are likely paying today!
Carson Dunlop & Associates Ltd. has developed 11 great courses which may be eligible for AIC CPD credits. Members should consult the CPD Guidelines posted at the AIC website at www.aicanada.ca/e/members/members_faqs_cpd.cfm.
To purchase a course, just click on the Buy Today! link or print out a registration form, and send it to us. You are just three easy steps away from receiving your credits!
11 great courses to choose from!
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| This engaging course provides a wonderful illustrated perspective on common architectural styles and elements of homes. It will reinforce your ability to recognize and describe architectural features of homes. From Georgian to Tudor to Queen Anne to Craftsman, all of the commonly found North American home types are identified with beautifully drawn illustrations. | |||||
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| The title is a mouthful, but the issue is simple - wet basements. The connection between the ground outside the home and wet basements is not apparent to most people, and this course talks in depth about the causes and solutions for wet basements. Retaining walls are also covered in this nicely-diagramed program. | |||||
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| Do they matter? We think so, and so do most homeowners. The things on the outside of homes – garages, carports, porches, decks, balconies, stairs and railings are exposed to the elements and are expensive to maintain and to replace. We talk about the materials used in these systems, and where problems usually develop. We also talk a little about safety, especially the danger of falling. | |||||
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| This course addresses one small piece of the electrical puzzle; how electricity gets from the street to the house electrical panel. We explain some basics of electricity, in simple terms meaningful to non-electricians - things like Volts, Amps and Watts. We also address service size - how much electricity does a house need? Do the illustrations help? Absolutely! | |||||
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| This richly-illustrated course provides an introduction to the house plumbing system and describes how water is distributed through the home, as well as how waste is removed. You will learn about the relationship between pressure and flow. We also explain traps and venting – a poorly understood part of the plumbing system. | |||||
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| This course provides an overview of wells, both shallow and deep. You will learn about submersible pumps and jet pumps as well as expansion tanks. Many common problems with these systems are described. What the heck is waterlogged tank? You will find out. We also address septic systems including tile beds and septic tanks. | |||||
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| Footings, hearths, fireboxes, dampers, throats, flues and chimneys are all described in illustrated detail. Once the descriptions are done and components and functions are understood, we move on to the common fireplace problems, discussing how to recognize them and what they mean to homeowners. | |||||
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| This course delivers a clear, simple message about what home inspections are and are not, and how professional home inspectors should behave. We also address the question of how real estate professionals can work effectively with home inspectors to provide great service for clients. | |||||
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| Ever wonder how a furnace works, or why it doesn’t? Confused about efficiency and life expectancy? What’s the difference between draft air and combustion air? Why are some rooms always cold? This course sheds some light, while avoiding all the complex engineering jargon. Typical of our courses, the illustrations are extremely helpful. | |||||
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| This course describes the common type of commercial roofing, complete with illustrations and photographs. It includes an explanation of key roofing terms. You will learn how to look at these systems and identify typical problems. If you need know IRMA from EPDM, this program is for you! | |||||
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| This course outlines the basic components of commercial buildings and discusses the role of each structural element, including footings, piles, foundations, beams, girders, curtain walls and open web steel joists. You will learn how to recognize frequently occurring performance problems. Illustrations and photos make the learning easy. | |||||
Visit our online store today to choose from our great selection of correspondence style courses, or print out an order form and fax it to us at 416-964-0683. You can also contact Tammy Blagdon at 800-268-7070 ext.227.
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Look at what
some of our recent customers are saying!
"Excellent overview of topic for general knowledge. Some
diagrams were exceptionally appropriate for better understanding."
- M. Bebluk
"Great way
to do courses - sitting in my family room with my feet up reading!"
- A. Klassen
"This course
has definitely enhanced and sharpened my knowledge - Thanks!"
- D. Saroya
"Your courses
are terrific! I am learning so much and look forward to taking more
or your courses. "
- S. Frankforth
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call. If you would like to order any of our courses, just click on the Buy Today! link beside the course above or click here to download the registration form. Just fill it out and mail or fax it to us. Our courses may be eligible for AIC CPD credits. Members should consult the CPD Guidelines posted at the AIC website at www.aicanada.ca/e/members/members_faqs_cpd.cfm.
Sincerely,
Tammy
Blagdon
Business Development Assistant
Carson Dunlop & Associates
Phone: 416-964-9415
Toll free 1 800 268-7070
Fax: 416-964-0683
Email: tammy@carsondunlop.com
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