Course Descriptions

Description:

Course 201: Appraisal of Land 

This course is designed to provide students with an understanding and working knowledge of the procedures and techniques required to estimate the market value of land. This course concentrates on the skills necessary for estimating land value primarily using the sales comparison approach. Necessary materials are provided. Course includes exam.

• Registration Deadline: TAAD must receive your paid registration at least one week prior to the class start date. Deadlines are set per IAAO policy.
• TAAD will email the zoom link the week before class begins.
• IAAO will email registrants information to access the materials the week before class. Please print for best experience.
• Cancellation Policy: There is a $100 cancellation fee. Requests for partial refunds must be received by TAAD in writing no later than one week prior to the first day of the course. There are no refunds for cancellations received less than one week prior to the first day of class.

Description:

This course provides an overview of fundamental management concepts for management and supervisory personnel in an assessor’s office and focuses on the need for management, and the responsibilities placed on the assessor and all supervisory personnel. The course introduces the four major management functions: planning, organizing, directing, and controlling with a separate chapter devoted to each function for more in-depth learning and discussion. Necessary materials are provided. Course includes exam.

• Registration Deadline: TAAD must receive your paid registration at least one week prior to the class start date. Deadlines are set per IAAO policy.
• TAAD will email the zoom link the week before class begins.
• IAAO will email registrants information to access the materials the week before class. Please print for best experience.
• Cancellation Policy: There is a $100 cancellation fee. Requests for partial refunds must be received by TAAD in writing no later than one week prior to the first day of the course. There are no refunds for cancellations received less than one week prior to the first day of class.

Description:

This course offers strategies for assisting in the effective formulation and implementation of tax policies and provides the context in which property tax policy is established. During this course, students will use analytical tools, including sound theory to guide decision-making and create workable solutions, to explain the effects of proposed property tax changes. This course is designed for assessment administrators and students of taxation, as well as professional policy advisors who guide and make decisions in the area of tax policy on a regular basis. Necessary materials are provided.  Course includes exam.

• Registration Deadline: TAAD must receive your paid registration at least one week prior to the class start date. Deadlines are set per IAAO policy.
• TAAD will email the zoom link the week before class begins.
• IAAO will email registrants information to access the materials the week before class. Please print for best experience.
• Cancellation Policy: There is a $100 cancellation fee. Requests for partial refunds must be received by TAAD in writing no later than one week prior to the first day of the course. There are no refunds for cancellations received less than one week prior to the first day of class.

Description:

El Paso Central Appraisal District is offering a few IAAO events in 2026. If interested, please see details below.

TAAD is not hosting the event(s) listed below or collecting registration fees (you will not find a registration form on TAAD’s website). Please communicate directly with El Paso CAD. Contact information provided below. 

• IAAO Workshop 151: USPAP National offered in-person, October 6-7, 2026. Fee is $500 per person.
• IAAO Course 402: Property Tax Policy offered in-person, November 2-6, 2026. Fee is $500 per person.

Seating is limited. Confirm space availability prior to submitting your registration via email Education@epcad.org or call (915) 780-2005 for Dina Ornelas.

• Class location: EPCAD, 5801 Trowbridge Drive, El Paso, Texas 79925
• Course Materials: Distributed on the first day of class.
• Contact: Dina J. Ornelas, Education@epcad.org or admin@epcad.org or call 915-780-2005
• Registration Deadline(s): 30 days prior to the start date.

For El Paso CAD’s full schedule and registration form, please visit https://blob.epcad.org/documents/EPCAD_2026_2027_Course_Schedule.pdf.