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The Novalis team of auction educators is truly unique. First, we are practicing auctioneers with decades of industry experience and award-winning auction marketing abilities. Secondly, we have specific expertise in many areas that may benefit auction professionals - in marketing real estate at auction, in selling auction services, strategic management for auction businesses, and in selling property though a variety of methods, to name a few. Not only that, we're experienced speakers and educators. We've taken continuing education ourselves in a variety of states, and know how to make taking courses both convenient and interesting for you.

Novalis, Inc. continues to develop new course programs to meet the needs of busy professionals. Current and future offerings include:

  • Continuing education courses for state licensed auctioneers
  • State licensing exam preparation courses
  • Seminars in business and strategic management for managers/owners of auction companies
  • Classroom, Internet and/or correspondence delivery

Novalis is committed to providing quality continuing education for state licensed auctioneers. To learn more about each course offering, click on the course name. Enrolling on line is easy - simply choose the courses that you wish to take by "checking" them, then click "ENROLL NOW." You will be given the option of paying by credit card or by check, and will receive a confirmation of your registration by mail.

Registration:
On site registration begins 30 minutes prior to the scheduled starting time for the class. All participants must show state-issued picture I.D. and provide license number for state credit.

Payment and Cancellation Policy
How much continuing education do I need?

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Novalis is Expanding!

In addition to ILLINOIS and WISCONSIN, we now have distance learning courses approved and/or appropriate for continuing education credit in VIRGINIA, ARKANSAS, NORTH CAROLINA, KENTUCKY and TENNESSEE.

Contact us at 1-888-346-5411 or info@novalislearning.com for details, to request an order form, or to place a telephone order.


Wisconsin Distance Learning Courses:

Distance Learning: Our distance learning program is deal for the individual who wants to earn continuing education credits at a time and a place that is convenient to them, without the hassle and expense of travelling to a classroom offering. Each student will receive a DVD, accompanying printed materials, and information on selecting a proctor for the examination required by the Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing in order for you to receive credit. (Returning Novalis students can use their previously-approved proctor, if appropriate.)

How much CE? Wisconsin auctioneers are required to complete 12 hours of CE before December 14, 2008. The 3-hour ethics course is mandatory, and 9 additional hours must be taken through the remaining elective courses.

Dual Credit for Illinois: Five of the courses are also approved for auctioneer CE in Illinois. Illinois auctioneers must take 12 hours of CE every renewal period - at least 6 hours of mandatory courses and the remaining hours through elective courses. We will add a dual credit surcharge of $20 per course to your order if you want dual credit for your Illinois license.

Video Home Study Courses
[Click on names for more info]
Approved
Credit Hrs
for Wisconsin
Approved
Credit Hrs
for Illinois
Tuition Enroll (DVD) Dual Credit
Ethics & Professional Conduct for Auctioneers
3 Mandatory 3 Mandatory $60
Federal Laws Governing Auctioneers: A Focus on Labor, Sales and Firearms
3 Elective 3 Mandatory $60
Maintenance of Records & Trust Accounts by Auctioneers
3 Elective Not approved $60 Not approved
Marketing Real Estate at Auction
3 Elective 3 Elective $60
Trends & Opportunities in Marketing Real Estate: Residential, Commercial & Farm
3 Elective 3 Elective $60
Using Technology: Internet Auctions, Tools & More
3 Elective 3 Elective $60


Illinois Classroom Locations

Classroom Learning: Our experienced instructors make the classroom sessions both enjoyable and informative. These sessions are ideal for the person who appreciates interaction with both the instructor and their fellow auctioneers.
Note: All participants must show state-issued picture I.D. and provide license number for state credit.


There are no classroom sessions currently scheduled for the 2009 renewal. As always, we will offer several classroom programs in various locations across Illinois beginning in early 2009. If you prefer to take your CE now, we invite to order our Video Home Study Courses.

Please contact us for more information or check back soon.


Illinois Video Home Study Courses:

Continuing Education: Ideal for the individuals who want to earn continuing education credits at a time and a place that is convenient to them. The students will receive the same materials that are distributed in the classroom sessions, along with a videotape or DVD to provide the necessary instruction.

Pre-Licensing Education: Designed to prepare anyone for the Illinois Auctioneer License Examination. The topics covered in this course include: Illinois Auction License Law; Contracts and Escrow; and the Uniform Commercial Code portion of Federal Law. The students will receive hand-out materials, along with a videotape or DVD to provide the necessary instruction. When you select a course, please use the checkbox in the column that indicates whether you want a videotape or a DVD.

Dual Credit for Indiana: At this time, the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency does not accept distance learning courses for CE. However, all of our Illinois classroom offerings are approved for credit in Indiana. If you want dual credit for Indiana, you must take our classroom offerings.

Video Home Study Courses
[Click on names for more info]
Approved
Credit Hrs
Tuition Enroll (DVD)
Federal Laws Governing Auctioneers: A Focus on Labor, Sales, and Firearms
3 hrs Mandatory Credit
- IL Auctioneer
$65
Current Topics in Auctioneering Ethics, Contracts & Escrow/Trust Accounts
3 hrs Mandatory Credit - IL Auctioneer $65
Using Technology: Internet Auctions, Tools & More
3 hrs Elective
Credit - IL Auctioneer
$65
Trends & Opportunities in Auctioning Real Estate: Residential, Commercial & Farm
3 hrs Elective
Credit - IL Auctioneer
$65
Risk Management 3 hrs Elective
Credit - IL Auctioneer
$65
Building Business Through Persuasive Selling 3 hrs Elective Credit -
IL Auctioneer
$65
Business Strategy
for Success
3 hrs Elective Credit -
IL Auctioneer
$65
Marketing Real Estate
at Auction
3 hrs Elective Credit -
IL Auctioneer;
IL Real Estate
$65
PRE-LICENSING EDUCATION
Illinois Auctioneer
Pre-Licensing Education
n.a. $75


We update our course offerings and schedules on a regular basis - please check back or contact us at info@novalislearning.com for information regarding upcoming programs or if you have any suggestions for additional course topics.


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Novalis, Inc.
3180 Adloff Lane, Suite 109A
Springfield, IL 62703
888/346-5411