Course Registration Bulletin
Alabama
Effective January 1, 2024, Alabama House Bill 60 eliminated the
requirement for ALL insurance prelicensing courses. Despite that, we
know (proven fact) that our (former) 20-Hour Prelicensing Course
(2013-2023) not only helped attendees pass the state exam – it also
assisted them in the implementing what they learned on the job.
Those benefits remain and, to that end, we have newly revised
(and renamed) the Alabama Title Insurance Agent Program, updated the
Alabama Study Manual for Title Insurance 5th Edition, and are
pleased to offer Three Program Packages for Alabama prospective
licensees (Full Program or Exam-Prep Program); AND Alabama Licensed
Title Agents and Alabama Bar Attorneys to choose from
(Post-Licensure CE-CLE Program).
Three Program Packages to Choose From
Please carefully review the following Options and choose the Program Package
that best suits your specific needs.
- Program Package includes Textbook, Online Exam Prep, and
Author/Instructor Email Support. NOTE: This Package does NOT include
access to the Live-Stream Audio-Broadcast (Webinar).
- Program Package includes one-time access to the Live-Stream Audio-Broadcast
(Webinar), Textbook, Online Exam Prep, and Author/Instructor Email Support.
NOTE: This Package does NOT include post-licensure CE credit.
- Program Package includes one-time access to the Live-Stream Audio-Broadcast
(Webinar), Textbook, and Author/Instructor Email Support. This Program is accredited
for 20-Hours CE credit for Alabama Licensed Title Agents and 16.7 CLE credits
(including 1 hour of Ethics) for Alabama Bar Attorneys. NOTE: This is a
Post-Licensure CE-CLE Program. It is NOT available to those seeking
licensure or preparing for the State Exam nor does it include the Exam-Prep
Component. You MUST insert your Alabama Title Agent License Number and/or
Alabama Bar Number in the Comments Box at point of Registration.
Florida
Florida 40-Hour Prelicensing Course Venue – In-Person Classes
Unless otherwise noted on the Course Calendar, all public sessions
of the
Florida 40-Hour Prelicensing Course are held at the
Hampton Inn & Suites Tampa Northwest/Oldsmar. The hotel provides
a discounted sleeping room rate which is available to anyone attending
a Koogler Group course. Simply call the hotel, at 813-818-7202 and tell
them you are with The Koogler Group to receive the discounted rate.
An email link to the hotel will be provided via “Course Confirmation”
once you register to attend a course.
40-Hour Title Agent Prelicensing Course – “Traditional” and “Virtual”
Options
In early 2020, amid the early COVID-19 crisis, The Koogler Group
obtained FLDFS approval for a Virtual Classroom [VC] Program
delivered in a live-streamed, instructor-led, interactive-learning
format. This was to comply with Florida Statute 626.8417(3)(a) that
required the 40-Hour Course to be a CLASSROOM Course – prohibiting
online on-demand self-study programming.
The first VC Program was successfully delivered in June 2020. The
VC Program is offered three times per year as a 10-week night
school, with two 2-Hour Sessions per week, for a total of
20-Sessions (40 Hours).
Licensing Qualification and State Exam Preparation
There are two separate elements for obtaining a title agent license
– (1) qualifying for licensure; and (2) passing the state exam. Both
are discussed below…
To Qualify for Licensure, you must either:
- Complete the 40-Hour course, OR
- Have sufficient working experience (at least 1 year of responsible
title duties working full time or substantially full time for a
title company or title agency during the 4 years preceding date
of application). In this case, you must provide a Qualification
and Verification of Experience Form, signed by your employer (form
available on
myfloridacfo.com). This is not about “time served” – it is whether
you possess a level of professional qualifications as set forth
on the Form.
- NOTE: Prelicensure coursework is not required for an
applicant who is a member or veteran of the United States Armed
Forces or the spouse of such a member or veteran. A qualified
individual must provide a copy of a military identification
card, military dependent identification card, military service
record, military personnel file, veteran record, discharge
paper, or separation document that indicates such member is
currently in good standing or such veteran is honorably
discharged. [F.S. 626.8417(7)]
Who May Attend The 40-Hour Course
Anyone wishing to take the Florida 40-Hour Prelicensing Course is
welcome to do so, including those who qualify to sit for the state exam
based on experience. Experienced agents may wish to purchase the
Florida Study Manual for Title Insurance [on which the State Exam
is based] and the
Florida Title
Insurance Exam Prep [Optional Exam Prep Component] for self-study
purposes. You are encouraged to choose the study method best suited
to your specific needs.
Layered Learning – Course, Textbook, and Online Exam Prep
As noted above, there are two separate elements for obtaining a title
agent license – (1) qualifying for licensure; and (2) passing the state
exam. As such, we have developed a 3-level “Layered Learning” approach
that, if adhered to, will deliver the instruction required to qualify
for licensure and, separately, prepare students for the state exam.
- Learning Layer #1 – Read the Textbook
The
Florida Study Manual for Title Insurance [required reading]
is the textbook upon which State Exam questions are based and
covers all topics listed on the Exam Content Outline. We
strongly recommend that those taking the 40-Hour Course read the
Florida Study Manual in advance, as it greatly aids
understanding of the material presented in class. Note: Those
enrolled in the Virtual Classroom (VC) Program are required to
complete Assigned Reading prior to each Session in order to pass
Session Quizzes, which are a required [regulatory] component of
the VC Program.
- Learning Layer #2 – Complete the 40-Hour Course
The 40-Hour
Course is a “Teaching-Learning” course of instruction that places
the content of the
Florida Study Manual for Title Insurance into context, by providing
real-world examples of the various topics covered throughout the
Course. The purpose of the Course is to ensure that those entering
the industry have a basic understanding of all topics listed on
the Exam Content Outline. The 40-Hour Course is NOT an Exam-Prep
Course.
- Learning Layer #3 – Prepare for the State Exam
The
Florida
Title Insurance Exam Prep is an optional component, best suited
for those who prefer taking simulated exams when studying for the
State Exam. Please note that this product may contain questions
similar to the State Exam but does not include State Exam questions.
The purpose of this product is to reinforce the information contained
in the
Florida Study Manual for Title Insurance and taught in the 40-Hour
Course.