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appraisers.org is the website of the American Society of Appraisers (ASA), and its education section organizes appraisal specialties into distinct disciplines, each with its own course library, webinars, and credential path. According to the site's education pages, the named disciplines are Appraisal Review & Management (ARM), Business Valuation (BV), Gems & Jewelry (GJ), Machinery & Technical Specialties (MTS), Personal Property (PP), and Real Property (RP). Related areas—intangible assets and aircraft valuation—sit within or alongside these disciplines rather than standing fully on their own.
The Six Named Disciplines
The site's navigation lists each discipline as a separate education track. The table below summarizes what each covers and how its education is organized, based on the page structure.
| Discipline | Abbreviation | What it covers | Education structure on the site |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appraisal Review & Management | ARM | Reviewing and managing appraisal work | ARM Course Library, upcoming ARM classes and webinars, prerecorded ARM webinars, and a process for challenging an ARM course |
| Business Valuation | BV | Valuing businesses | BV Course Library, upcoming BV classes and webinars, and an 8-hour BV challenge exam option |
| Gems & Jewelry | GJ | Appraising gems and jewelry | GJ Course Library and upcoming GJ classes and webinars |
| Machinery & Technical Specialties | MTS | Machinery and technical equipment | MTS Course Library, upcoming MTS classes and webinars, prerecorded MTS webinars, and a course challenge option |
| Personal Property | PP | Personal property of all kinds | PP Course Library and upcoming PP classes and webinars |
| Real Property | RP | Real estate | RP Course Library, upcoming RP classes and webinars, online USPAP and RP education, and prerecorded RP webinars |
A common pattern runs across all six: a course library, a schedule of upcoming classes and webinars, and—for most—prerecorded webinars and a way to challenge a course by exam rather than taking it. That structure matters if you are choosing a discipline, because it tells you what continuing education will look like after you pick one.
Related Areas Within the Disciplines
Two areas appear in the navigation but are not listed as standalone disciplines:
- Intangible assets (IA). The site lists "Intangible Asset (IA) Education" and prerecorded BV webinars under the Business Valuation section, so IA education is presented alongside BV rather than as a separate track.
- Aircraft valuation. "Aircraft Valuation Education" appears under Machinery & Technical Specialties, with prerecorded MTS webinars, placing aircraft work within the MTS discipline.
If your interest is intangibles or aircraft, start with the BV or MTS pages respectively rather than looking for a dedicated discipline page.
A Separate Credential: CEMP
The site also promotes the Certified Equipment Management Professional (CEMP) program, with its own "START HERE" steps, curriculum, instructor profiles, investment and program details, and a certification guide and application. CEMP is presented as a certification program rather than one of the six appraisal disciplines, so treat it as a distinct path if equipment management—not appraisal per se—is your goal.
How to Use This to Choose a Discipline
- Match the asset to the discipline. Real estate points to RP; businesses to BV; equipment and machinery to MTS; gems and jewelry to GJ; other personal property to PP. If your work is reviewing others' appraisals, ARM is the relevant track.
- Open that discipline's course library to see the actual course list, then check upcoming classes and webinars for timing.
- Check whether a challenge exam is available if you already have experience—BV, ARM, and MTS each list a challenge option.
- Confirm the credential requirements for your chosen discipline before committing to a course sequence; the education pages describe courses, but the site's "Why Join?" and membership sections are where credential and membership details sit.
One caveat: the site's homepage excerpt emphasizes that ASA's "discipline-based education programs" are central to the organization, but it does not publish prices or login requirements in the material reviewed here. Check the individual course or program pages for current fees and access terms rather than assuming any offering is free or open without an account.