There are three types of appraisal certificates issued by the Department of Safety and Professionsl Services of the State of Wisconsin. A Licensed Appraiser must complete 150 hours of education, including not less than 15 hours in professional standards and ethics. 2000 hours (the equivalent of 200 appraisals)of appraisal experience, including no more than 25 percent commercial appraisal experience is required. A Certified Residential Appraiser must complete at least 200 hours of education, including not less than 15 hours in professional standards and ethics. At least 2,500 hours of appraisal experience in not less than 24 months, including no more than 25 percent commercial appraisal experience is required.

A Certified General Appraiser must complete not less than 300 hours of education, including not less than 15 hours in professional standards and ethics. At least 3,000 hours of appraisal experience in not less than 30 months, including not more than 50 percent residential appraisal experience is required. All appraisal licensees are required to complete 28 hours of continuing education in each biennium - bienniums end on December 31st of every odd numbered year.