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

Instructors from Wisconsin have the following courses scheduled:

Course 604: Environmental Due Diligence and Liability, October 23, 2020, Instructor Marian Barnes, October 23, Online.

Course 603:  Understanding Environmental Contamination, Instructor Marian Barnes, December 9, 2020, Online.

Course 417: Valuation of Environmentally Contaminated Real Estate, December 2 and 3, Instructor Marian Barnes, Online.

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