Online Illinois Appraisal Trainee Package — Study Anywhere, Pass First Time, 87 Hours State-Approved, Up to 21% Off

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Launch your appraisal career with RealEstateU — Illinois's most affordable path to becoming a licensed Trainee Appraiser. Complete all 87 required hours of qualifying education in one place, entirely online and at your own pace. Courses are approved by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) and meet the standards set by The Appraisal Foundation's Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB).

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Option 1: Illinois 87-Hour Appraisal Trainee Package

Complete all required qualifying education to become a Trainee Appraiser in Illinois.

  • 30-Hour Basic Appraisal Principles
  • 30-Hour Basic Appraisal Procedures
  • 15-Hour USPAP Equivalency Course — includes USPAP digital manuals
  • 8-Hour Valuation Bias & Fair Housing Laws and Regulations
  • 4-Hour Supervisory Appraiser & Trainee Course — required before logging experience hours

Option 2: Illinois 87-Hour Appraisal Trainee Package + e-Textbooks

The most comprehensive package — all 87 hours of qualifying education plus e-Textbooks for offline study.

  • Everything in Option 1 — all 5 courses + USPAP digital manuals
  • e-Textbooks — access course content offline, print & highlight key lessons, and review on the go
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Why Choose RealEstateU?

RealEstateU is Illinois's most affordable path to your Trainee Appraiser education — 100% online, self-paced, and built around your life. Trusted by 225,000+ students nationwide and approved by both the IDFPR and the Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB).

Self-Paced Learning: Complete all 87 hours on your own schedule from any device — computer, tablet, or mobile.
Study Anywhere: Built-in audio narration lets you listen and learn during your commute, at the gym, or wherever your day takes you.
24/7 Student Support: Get expert help when you need it, day or night — no waiting, no delays.
Illinois Appraisal Trainee Licensing Requirements
87 Hours of Qualifying Education: As of January 1, 2026, Illinois requires 87 hours to become a Trainee Appraiser. This deal covers all required hours.
State License Application: Apply through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) upon course completion.
Supervisory Appraiser: Find a certified supervisory appraiser and log required experience hours. The 4-Hour Supervisory Appraiser & Trainee Course must be completed before experience hours can begin.
Advance Your License: After gaining experience, advance to Certified Residential or Certified General Appraiser. Certification requires additional education, experience hours, and passing a state licensing exam.
System Requirements & Redemption
Devices: Access courses on any computer, tablet, or mobile device with an internet connection.
Course Access: 6 months of access included after enrollment. Extensions available for an additional fee.
Final Exams: Each course includes a timed, proctored final exam. A minimum score of 70% is required to pass, with up to 4 attempts allowed.
How to Redeem: After purchase, you will receive instructions to create your RealEstateU account and access your courses immediately.
Certificate of Completion: An electronic certificate is issued for each course upon completion. The state does not require schools to report completions — check your license application for submission requirements.
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Promotional value expires 180 days after purchase. Amount paid never expires.
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  • Groupon is not an approved course provider by the IDFPR or AQB.
  • After purchasing a voucher from Groupon, students will redeem it on the RealEstateU website, where they will take the course.
  • RealEstateU is an approved Illinois appraisal education provider (IDFPR Approved Education Provider #555.000230).
  • Extensions are available for an additional fee.
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About RealEstateU

RealEstateU is an online real estate school that offers licensing courses for individuals looking to obtain their real estate salesperson license.

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