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Title 101

Title 101 - Intro to Title

  • Basic title industry principles from A to Z
  • Great for onboarding new employees 
  • For those newer to title industry
  • Self-study course with chapters and corresponding quizzes
  • Most students complete the course within two or three months - Access expires one year from the date of enrollment

Title 101 Objectives:

  • Introduce the student to the basic principles of the land title industry
  • Acquaint students with the title industry's unique terminology
  • Develop a solid foundation of title insurance knowledge 

Certificate of Completion

  • Upon successful completion of the course, a student will be able to download a certificate of course completion. 

Continuing Education Credit

CE Requirements Approved States

Members: $199 / Non-Members: $299

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Glossary
Open to download resource.
Open to download resource.
Chapter 1 - What Is a Title?
Chapter 1
Open to download resource.
Open to download resource. What is a Title?
Chapter 1 Quiz
19 Questions  |  2 attempts  |  14/19 points to pass
19 Questions  |  2 attempts  |  14/19 points to pass
Chapter 2 - The Origins of Land Title Assurance
Chapter 2
Open to download resource.
Open to download resource.
Chapter 2 - Quiz
8 Questions  |  2 attempts  |  6/8 points to pass
8 Questions  |  2 attempts  |  6/8 points to pass
Chapter 3 - After Title Assurance: The Development of the Title Insurance Industry
Chapter 3
Open to download resource.
Open to download resource.
Title Insurance by Hart McKillop - Appendix
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Open to download resource.
Chapter 3 - Quiz
10 Questions  |  2 attempts  |  7/10 points to pass
10 Questions  |  2 attempts  |  7/10 points to pass
Chapter 4 - Title Examination: Title Searching and Abstracting from Public Records and Title Plants
Chapter 4
Open to download resource.
Open to download resource.
Chapter 4 - Quiz
10 Questions  |  2 attempts  |  7/10 points to pass
10 Questions  |  2 attempts  |  7/10 points to pass
Chapter 5 - Abstracts & Title Plants
Chapter 5
Open to download resource.
Open to download resource.
Chapter 5 - Quiz
14 Questions  |  2 attempts  |  10/14 points to pass
14 Questions  |  2 attempts  |  10/14 points to pass
Chapter 6 - Title Examinations: Methods and Procedure
Chapter 6
Open to download resource.
Open to download resource.
Chapter 6 - Quiz
10 Questions  |  2 attempts  |  7/10 points to pass
10 Questions  |  2 attempts  |  7/10 points to pass
Chapter 7 - Land Descriptions
Chapter 7
Open to download resource.
Open to download resource.
Chapter 7 - Quiz
34 Questions  |  2 attempts  |  24/34 points to pass
34 Questions  |  2 attempts  |  24/34 points to pass
Chapter 8 - Easements
Chapter 8
Open to download resource.
Open to download resource.
Chapter 8 - Quiz
11 Questions  |  2 attempts  |  8/11 points to pass
11 Questions  |  2 attempts  |  8/11 points to pass
Chapter 9 - Underwriting Principles
Chapter 9
Open to download resource.
Open to download resource.
Chapter 9 - Quiz
20 Questions  |  2 attempts  |  14/20 points to pass
20 Questions  |  2 attempts  |  14/20 points to pass
Chapter 10 - Minerals
Chapter 10
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Open to download resource.
Chapter 10 - Quiz
9 Questions  |  2 attempts  |  7/9 points to pass
9 Questions  |  2 attempts  |  7/9 points to pass
Chapter 11 - Escrows and Closings
Chapter 11
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Open to download resource.
Chapter 11 - Quiz
21 Questions  |  2 attempts  |  15/21 points to pass
21 Questions  |  2 attempts  |  15/21 points to pass
Chapter 12 - Approved Attorneys and Closing Protection Letters
Chapter 12
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Open to download resource.
Chapter 12 - Appendix 1
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Open to download resource.
Chapter 12 - Appendix 2
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Open to download resource.
Chapter 12 - Quiz
9 Questions  |  2 attempts  |  7/9 points to pass
9 Questions  |  2 attempts  |  7/9 points to pass
Chapter 13 - Forms of Title Insurance Commitments and Policies
Chapter 13
Open to download resource.
Open to download resource. Forms of Title Insurance Commitments and Policies (Updated June 2023)
Chapter 13 - Appendix 1 - ALTA Commitment (2021)
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Open to download resource.
Chapter 13 - Appendix 2 - ALTA Owner's Policy (2021)
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Open to download resource.
Chapter 13 - Appendix 3 - ALTA Loan Policy (2021)
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Open to download resource.
OPTIONAL - Old Chapter 13 (2006 Policies Version - For Reference Only)
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Open to download resource.
Chapter 13 - Quiz
15 Questions  |  2 attempts  |  11/15 points to pass
15 Questions  |  2 attempts  |  11/15 points to pass
Chapter 14 - Title Insurance Rates
Chapter 14
Open to download resource.
Open to download resource.
Chapter 14 - Quiz
18 Questions  |  2 attempts  |  13/18 points to pass
18 Questions  |  2 attempts  |  13/18 points to pass
Chapter 15 - Land Title Industry Associations and Related Organizations
Chapter 15
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Open to download resource.
Chapter 15 - Quiz
10 Questions  |  2 attempts  |  7/10 points to pass
10 Questions  |  2 attempts  |  7/10 points to pass
Chapter 16 - Government Agencies, GSEs, and Government Use of Land
Chapter 16
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Open to download resource.
Chapter 16 - Quiz
15 Questions  |  2 attempts  |  11/15 points to pass
15 Questions  |  2 attempts  |  11/15 points to pass
Chapter 17 - Title Sales and Business Development
Chapter 17
Open to download resource.
Open to download resource.
Chapter 17 - Quiz
6 Questions  |  2 attempts  |  5/6 points to pass
6 Questions  |  2 attempts  |  5/6 points to pass
Chapter 18 - Management/Leadership
Chapter 18
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Open to download resource.
Chapter 18 - Quiz
7 Questions  |  2 attempts  |  5/7 points to pass
7 Questions  |  2 attempts  |  5/7 points to pass
Certificate of Completion
Certificate
No credits available  |  Certificate available
No credits available  |  Certificate available