Additional Courses

This discounted bundle includes courses that will teach you how to accurately identify construction materials and components in order to write accurate damage estimates in Xactimate. It is an excellent option for those looking to become more efficient and accurate when assessing property damage in the field. Included in the package:

The Fundamentals of Customer Service is a new course designed to help you develop and nurture one of the most important aspects of claims adjusting. The video-based training provides tips and advice for delivering excellent customer service during the claims-handling process.

This is not a CE course but should take roughly 2 hours to complete.

Get certified in California Earthquake Adjuster Training Standards while fulfilling some continuing education hours in your state. While not mandatory, there are definite benefits for out-of-state adjusters who are certified on this subject.

4 Hours

*This is the most current version available from the state

Veteran adjusters share best practices for getting hired, what tools you’ll need to get the job done, and explain what to expect and how to successfully close your first claims in this one-of-a-kind new training course.

Created by a veteran insurance adjuster, this course covers how to determine and estimate the type, grade, and quantity of building materials, as well as the basics of the construction process and rooftop assessments and inspections.

Visit your state’s CE Page to see if this course is approved for CE hours. 

In this course, we’ll discuss the major components of a residential kitchen: the cabinets and countertops, and their terminology and materials. We’ll also cover how to take measurements when estimating a kitchen.

Visit your state’s CE Page to see if this course is approved for CE hours. 

In this course, we look at residential homes’ foundations and framing structures, and the different materials and styles for framing systems, windows, and doors. We’ll also offer tips about how to estimate damages to these systems.

Visit your state’s CE Page to see if this course is approved for CE hours. 

This course walks you through the different types of residential building roofs, siding, and veneers. We’ll cover materials, styles, install, and repairs so you can properly estimate damages in Xactimate.

Visit your state’s CE Page to see if this course is approved for CE hours. 

This course looks at the systems that make up the internal structures of a home. We’ll talk about insulation, the HVAC system, and electrical and plumbing systems. We’ll also offer tips about how to estimate damages to these systems.

This course looks at the systems that make up the internal structures of a home. We’ll talk about insulation, the HVAC system, and electrical and plumbing systems. We’ll also offer tips about how to estimate damages to these systems.

Visit your state’s CE Page to see if this course is approved for CE hours. 

This course looks at various components of interior wall finishes, including drywall, paint, and plaster. We’ll also discuss different types of floor materials, including hardwoods, carpeting, and tile, and how to create an estimate in Xactimate.

Visit your state’s CE Page to see if this course is approved for CE hours. 

This course covers materials used to construct small to mid-market commercial buildings. We’ll walk through the most common topics adjusters should be familiar with when writing estimates and settling claims for commercial property damage.

Visit your state’s CE Page to see if this course is approved for CE hours. 

In this course, we’ll walk you through the basics of estimating claims involving water, mold, smoke, and hazardous material mitigation and remediation. We’ll also cover water extraction, mold testing, equipment, smoke & fire clean up, and pack out and storage costs.

Visit your state’s CE Page to see if this course is approved for CE hours. 

We’ve partnered with veteran auto adjuster Chris Stanley of IA Path to offer this specialty course on automotive collision insurance claims. It covers the basics of handling a collision claim, including everything from identifying the people involved in the claim, vehicle inspections, estimate writing, and closing the claim.

6 Hours

We’ve partnered with veteran auto adjuster Chris Stanley of IA Path to offer this specialty course on the basics of handling auto hail damage claims. It covers everything from the claims process, scoping hail damage, repair, estimates, and common mistakes.

4 Hours

The basics of coverage for farm buildings, equipment, livestock, including understanding the coverage distinction between dwelling and farm ranch buildings. This course will provide an advanced understanding of the components involved in an Agricultural Policy.

**Regular Price: $99.00 ($50.00 for ACA Members with Member Access Code)

This course addresses the investigation of claims involving damage to grain bins, legs, elevators and other structures and equipment involving the grain storage and handling process. Students will develop the ability to investigate a claim and write a thorough scope of loss document.

**Regular Price: $200.00 ($125.00 for ACA Members with Member Access Code)

The Introduction to Crop Liability Claims Handling is a part of the ACA’s Farm Ranch Certified Specialist certification program. This module will introduce you to the most important topics involved in crop claims such as insurance policies, identifying crops and crop losses, farming practices, crop staging, and the investigation, evaluation, and settlement of crop claims.

**Regular Price: $200.00 ($125.00 for ACA Members with Member Access Code)

Livestock Training: Cattle Valuation is a part of the ACA’s Farm Ranch Certified Specialist certification program. This course will introduce you to four important subjects: cattle basics, the value of cattle, types of cattle losses, and cattle claim settlement.

*Regular Price: $200.00 ($125.00 for ACA Members with Member Access Code)

Principles In Agricultural Equipment Breakdown is a part of the ACA’s Farm Ranch Certified Specialist certification program. This module will cover the three most important topics when evaluating equipment breakdown: causes of loss, repair considerations, and replacement considerations.

**Regular Price: $200.00 ($125.00 for ACA Members with Member Access Code)