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 is $ 1235.00. 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
Required Textbook “Auctioneering 101” and the “Bid-Calling for Beginners” CD and Workbook cost $ 150.00
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 is $ 425.00. Require Textbook is included. 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.
