Education

The IRWA provides real estate education necessary for working in this unique field.

Courses are offered in the following areas:

  • Principles of Right of Way
  • Communications/Negotiations
  • Management
  • Appraisal
  • Relocation Assistance
  • Environment
  • Property/Asset Management
  • Real Estate Law
  • Engineering

Our chapter has the following courses scheduled:

Course 102: Elevating Your Ethical Awareness, May 14, Pewaukee

Course 403:  Easement Valuation, May 15, Pewaukee
Course 203: Alternative Dispute Resolution, September 10-11, Wausau
Course 501: Residential Relocation Assistance, Instructor Lisa Harrison, date TBA, Elkhart Lake, 2 days

Course 502:  Non-Residential Relocation Assistance, date TBA, Elkhart Lake, 2 days
Course 700: Introduction to Property Management, December, Madison, December 10-11

For more information and to register https://www.irwaonline.org/courses/

Credentialing

A credential separates you from the competition.  It also provides a framework for increasing your knowledge in the field of right of way.  IRWA offers certification by discipline and by industry.  See irwaonline.org, Education tab or scroll down to the bottom  of the home page. Members can refer to IRWA Online Credentialing for more details or review the Badger Chapter's Guide.

Credentialing is available for specialist in:

  • Appraisal
  • Asset Management
  • Negotiation and Acquisition
  • Relocation Assistance
  • Uniform Act

Credentialing is also available by industry:

  • Oil & Gas
  • Electric & Utility
  • Transportation
  • Industry Generalist