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Credential Program

Rug Industry Certified
Appraiser

RICA is the only nationally recognised credential for rug appraisers. Required for issuing certified reports accepted by insurance companies, courts, and the IRS.

Why RICA Matters

The credential that
changes everything

Before RICA, rug appraisers had no standardised credential. Insurance companies had no way to evaluate report quality. Courts couldn't assess appraiser qualifications. RICA changes that — with a published standard, an examination process, and a network that enforces quality.

Online Course
$595
self-paced · 6 modules
All 5 grading pillars in depth
Valuation methodology
Report writing standards
Written examination
RICA digital certificate
In-Person Intensive
$1,995
2-day Chicago workshop
Everything in online course
Hands-on rug assessment
KPSI counting technique
Live case studies
RICA numbered certificate + badge
Annual Recertification
$195
per year
4 CE credit hours
Calibration session
Updated standards access
Continued RICA directory listing
RICA Enrollment Inquiry
FAQ
The online course is self-paced across 6 modules. Most students complete it in 4–6 weeks studying part-time, roughly 2–3 hours per module.
Yes. Standard and Estate tier appraisal reports from RICA-certified appraisers are accepted by major insurance carriers for personal property claims. We maintain a list of accepting carriers in the member portal.
Annual recertification requires 4 CE credit hours ($195/year). This includes a calibration session to ensure grading consistency across the network.
The in-person intensive requires physical attendance in Chicago. Travel and accommodation are the student's responsibility. We offer discounted hotel rates through our corporate account.