The CPEPLV shall be composed of four stand-alone courses, each consisting of 48 hours of instruction. A certificate of completion will be awarded for each successfully completed course. The following are the courses of the program:

1. Introduction to Land Valuation
2. Development Controls and Construction
3. Land Laws and Planning for Development
4. Statutory Valuation

The courses will be delivered online.

Those applying to enroll in any of the CPEPLV courses must have a baccalaureate degree in any field.

CPEPLV 1. Introduction to Land Valuation

Overview of the concept, nature, practice and process of property valuation.

Assumed knowledge: None.

The course aims to introduce the student to fundamental concepts in the practice of land property valuation.

By the end of the course, the student should be able to:

1. Discuss the role of the land and property valuation and management sector in national development.

2. Identify the fundamental features of real property that distinguish it from other goods.

3. Discuss the features of property markets and how these affect property values.

4. Describe the property valuation process and apply its steps to the valuation of a simple property.

5. Explain the different methods of valuation and select the method that is appropriate to a given situation.

7. Conduct a valuation of a simple property and prepare a professional-standard valuation report.

Module 1 Overview of Land Valuation and Management

Module 2 The Nature of Real Property

Module 3 Property Markets and Location Issues

Module 4 An Outline of the Valuation Process

Module 5 Defining and Analyzing the Problem

Module 6 Factors Influencing Productivity

Module 7 Instruction, Inspection and Risk

Module 8 Most Probable Use and Most Probable Buyer

Module 9 Market Comparison Approach

Module 10 Cost or Summation Approach

Module 11 Income Approach

Module 12 Evaluation and Review of the Valuation

Module 13 The Valuation Report

Study of the key factors that influence property values.

Assumed knowledge: None.

By the end of the course, the student should be able to:

1. Discuss property development controls, including the rationale for them, their effects on property values and their influence on the course of development on the landscape.

2. Explain the basic theoretical and practical concepts used in building construction

3. Explain the key elements of building construction—such as construction processes, building materials and building performance—that influence the value and management of a property.

Unit I Property Development Controls and the Development of Infrastructure and Transportation: Their Consequences on the Value and Management of Properties

Module 1 Property Development Controls and Considerations

Module 2 Infrastructure and Transportation

Unit II Building Construction

Module 3 Building Regulations

Module 4 Permits and Approval Systems

Module 5 Construction Processes, Stages, Materials and Techniques

Module 6 Building Performance

Introduction to contemporary land and real property laws in the Philippines as well as public administration and institutional systems with respect to land use planning and regulation for sustainable development.

Assumed knowledge

Topics covered in “Introduction to Land Valuation” and “Development Controls, Infrastructure and Construction”.

This course aims to provide the student with a practical understanding of the basic concepts, principles and applications of land and real property law, resource management and interests in land, and land use planning and regulation for sustainable development

By the end of the course, the student should be able to:

1. Explain the concepts, principles, processes, systems of and practices in land laws and land use planning

2. Apply these basic principles and processes in assessing the various governance issues related to the roles of land laws and land use planning in sustainable development

Unit I Land and Property Law

Module 1 Basic Concepts and Principles in Land and Property Law

Module 2 The Governance of Land and Real Property in the Philippines

Module 3 Relevant Land and Property Laws

Module 4 Issues and Prospects in Improving Land Legislation and Practice

Unit II Land Use Planning and Regulation

Module 5 Basic Concepts and Principles
Module 6 Historical and Contemporary Practice

Module 7 Relevant Land Use Planning and Regulation Laws

Module 8 Issues and Prospects in Land Use Planning

Unit III Land Laws and Planning for Sustainable Development

Elements of government valuation including property taxation and assessment, national and local taxation on property transfers, compulsory acquisition and disposition, and code of ethics.

Assumed knowledge

Topics covered in “Introduction to Land Valuation” and “Development Controls, Infrastructure and Construction”.

This course aims to:

1. provide the student with an in-depth understanding of valuation as implemented by the government for its purposes and

2. equip the student with all the essential tools of an effective government assessor.

1. Explain the concept of property taxation within the national and international context, including the underpinning legislation.

2. Describe and apply the main valuation and assessment methods used in government valuation.

2. Discuss the areas of valuation related to the national and local taxation on property transfer taxes.

3. Explain compulsory acquisition and disposition, including the basic legislative rules underpinning the valuation process and related details such as value of land taken, severance and disturbance.

4. Define and discuss the ethical standards governing assessors.

Module 1 Property Taxation and Assessment

Module 2 National and Local Taxation on Property Transfers

Module 3 Compulsory Acquisition and Disposition

Module 4 Code of Ethics

For inquiries, please log on to www.upou.edu.ph or www.valuationreforms.org.ph You may also email fmds@upou.edu.ph or valuationeducation@upou.edu.ph for any concerns related to the CPEPLV.