Diploma Programs

Basic Auctioneering 101 Core Curriculum (85 hours)		AU-101
This course is designed to cover the basics of auctioneering in an easy to understand format which meets the minimum educational requirements for licensing states, as well as providing the fundamentals of auctioneering for enrolled students interested in becoming professional auctioneers with a strong emphasis on Ethics and Professionalism. This course is strictly classroom and field training and is not available by correspondence or distance. Tuition for this program is $1415.00. Textbook and classroom materials are $160.00 This course covers:
Bid Calling Breathing Techniques Public Speaking Public Relations Professionalism Ethics Auction Houses Advertising Contracts/Closings	License Laws Federal Laws Bulk Sales/UCC Bankruptcy Firearm Regulations Auction Math Consignment Auctions Antique Auctions Automobile Auctions	Livestock Auctions Equipment Auctions Industrial Auctions Real Estate Auctions Estate Auctions Intro to Appraisal Intro to Technology Escrow Accounts Auction Math

 

Certificate Programs

Qualifying Education (30 hours)+		QE-201
This course offers an advanced curriculum in Professional Business Practices for auctioneers and non-auctioneers alike, interested in starting or improving their auction business. This program emphasizes basic business principles and legal requirements governing businesses activities specific to auctioneering, auction houses, and auction businesses. This course is designed for the conscientious and professionally focused auctioneer and business owner, offered in an intensive 4-day classroom program. Tuition for this program is $ 400.00 Textbook and classroom materials for this program is $ 100.00 This course covers:
Professional Practices PR and Presentation The Agency Relationship Fiduciary Responsibilities Insurance & Liability Auction Accounting Closing Statements		Contracts Uniform Commercial Code How to Get Auction Business Promotion and Advertising Issues in Escrow Accounting Working with the Courts Ethical Issues
+This course meets the requirements mandated by the State of Tennessee for Apprentice Auctioneers wishing to advance to an Auctioneer license, as well as the requirements mandated for the Auction Gallery license, Non-Auctioneer Firm license, and Non-Reciprocal Auctioneer license applicant.

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Automobile Auctioneer License Education (30 Hours) QE-301
Pre-Requisites: This course is a state mandated program for Tennessee licensed auctioneers wishing to obtain a Tennessee Public Automobile Auctioneer License.   This interactive classroom program is held twice annually and includes an evening attendance at an automobile auction.  This program is open to licensed auctioneers meeting the pre-requisite requirements established by statute and the rules and regulations of the Tennessee Auctioneer Commission.++  Tuition is $650.00.    Required "Law Manuals and Class Workbook" cost is $75.00 This course will cover:
Tennessee Auction Law Contracts Sales Tax Forms and Procedures Insurance & Liability Tennessee Motor Vehicle Law Record Keeping		Auto Titles and Transfers Ethics and Ethical Issues How to Get Auction Business Licensing Considerations Escrow Accounting Bankruptcy & Estate Vehicles Auto Auction Field Study
2009 Dates: October 12 - 15 (see 2010 dates for future offerings)

 

++Non-credit attendance is pending approval from the Tennessee Higher Education Commission to allow management and support staff the opportunity to be current on Auction and Motor Vehicle laws, practices and forms.  For more information on non-credit participation, contact our office.