Postgraduate Diploma in Valuation Methods and Comparables
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Valuation Methods and Comparables. 8 modules covering International Valuation Standards (IVS, IVSC), RICS Valuation – Global Standards (Red Book) and advanced Excel. Dedicated tutor and enrolment open.
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What you will be able to do
Analyse the price sources of the classic vehicle market.
Classify vehicle condition according to recognised grading scales.
Apply the comparables method with justified adjustments.
Use alternative valuation methods when comparables are lacking.
Incorporate authenticity and provenance into value.
Write valuation reports that comply with professional standards.
Apply valuation to insurance, inheritance, litigation and sales.
Who it's for
- Classic vehicle appraiser who wants to specialise in Valuation Methods and Comparables.
- Insurance assessor who wants to specialise in Valuation Methods and Comparables.
- Auction valuation specialist who wants to specialise in Valuation Methods and Comparables.
- Collection wealth adviser who wants to specialise in Valuation Methods and Comparables.
- Forensic valuer who wants to specialise in Valuation Methods and Comparables.
- Specialist dealer who wants to specialise in Valuation Methods and Comparables.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to join specialist insurers.
What you'll work with
- International Valuation Standards (IVS, IVSC)
- RICS Valuation – Global Standards (Red Book)
- Ley 1/2000 de Enjuiciamiento Civil (expert evidence)
- Royal Decree 892/2013 (Historic Vehicles Regulation)
- FIVA Technical Code
- Law 10/2010 (prevention of money laundering)
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Market structure: auctions, dealers and private sellers1.2Price cycles and macroeconomic factors1.3Segments: pre-war, post-war and youngtimers1.4Market indices such as HAGI and Hagerty1.5Liquidity and time to sell by segment1.6Influence of provenance and history1.7Generational collecting and demand1.8Transaction data sources1.9Biases in published prices1.10Workshop: trend analysis of a specific model
2.1Condition scales: concours, excellent, good and fair2.2Originality, restoration and preservation2.3Numbers matching: engine, chassis and gearbox2.4FIVA historic vehicle criteria2.5Bodywork and corrosion assessment2.6Mechanical and operational assessment2.7Interiors, upholstery and trim2.8Documentation and service book2.9Hidden defects and their impact on value2.10Practical: inspection sheet for a 1960s sports car
3.1Selecting valid comparables3.2Standardisation by condition and mileage3.3Adjustments for specification and options3.4Adjustments for transaction date3.5Auction sales versus private sales3.6Treatment of buyer's premiums3.7Value range and most probable value3.8Scarce comparables for rare models3.9Common errors in selection3.10Case study: valuation of a British convertible
4.1Replacement and restoration cost4.2Income method for rental and events4.3Insurance value versus market value4.4Liquidation and forced sale value4.5Hedonic regression models4.6Machine learning applied to pricing4.7Valuation of unrestored projects4.8Valuation of spare parts and NOS parts4.9Reconciliation of methods4.10Workshop: hedonic model using auction data
5.1Verification of chassis and engine numbers5.2Factory certificates and marque records5.3Competition history and its proof5.4Replicas, recreations and continuations5.5Detection of document forgery5.6Chain of ownership and titles5.7Imported vehicles and homologation5.8Impact of provenance on value5.9Independent authenticity assessments5.10Case study: provenance of a racing car
6.1Structure of a professional report6.2International Valuation Standards from the IVSC6.3Assumptions and limiting conditions6.4Photographic and technical documentation6.5Declaration of independence and conflicts6.6Professional liability of the valuer6.7Valuation in inheritance and divorce6.8Valuation for taxation and donations6.9Communicating the value to the client6.10Practical: drafting a complete report
7.1Agreed value insurance7.2Loan guarantees and financing7.3Due diligence in sales7.4Disputes and expert witness work7.5Investment and collection management7.6Taxation of gains on classic vehicles7.7Alternative investment vehicles7.8Ethics and professional conduct of the valuer7.9Online auctions and new platforms7.10Case study: valuation for a legal dispute
8.1Vehicle selection and purpose8.2Inspection and documentation8.3Provenance research8.4Search and standardisation of comparables8.5Application of alternative methods8.6Reconciliation and final value8.7Report writing8.8Sensitivity analysis8.9Dissertation and presentation8.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and a dedicated technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine study with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is advanced Excel, R, Minitab, Hagerty Valuation Tools, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practicals are based on real procedures: comparable-based valuations using auction results, inspection and classification of vehicle condition, and drafting of expert valuation reports. Assessment is continuous, module by module, plus a final integrating project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Analyse the price sources of the classic vehicle market.
Classify vehicle condition according to recognised grading scales.
Apply the comparables method with justified adjustments.
Use alternative valuation methods when comparables are lacking.
Incorporate authenticity and provenance into value.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. A university degree is not required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient Spanish to follow technical regulatory reading.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 800 hours, spread over 6 to 8 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
You will work with advanced Excel, R, Minitab and Hagerty Valuation Tools. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area can be credited towards the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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