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Course 520 – Special Topics in Replacement Housing

Course Number: C520 - Online
Course Title: Special Topics in Replacement Housing
Course Level: Intermediate
IRWA Credit Units: 8 CEUs (Continuing Education Units)
Price: $265 USD for members / $330 USD for non-members


Course Description
This course is designed to assist relocation agents in addressing specialized topics encountered in replacement housing situations. These topics include multiple occupants, aliens not lawfully present in the U.S., incidental expenses, and partial-interest owner-occupants.

Students will practice concepts through interactive exercises and case study scenarios. Progress quizzes at the end of each lesson will gauge knowledge transfer. There will also be an exam at the end of the course.

Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
  • Describe the concept of replacement housing
  • Determine when multiple occupants constitute more than one household
  • Explain unique issues regarding aliens not lawfully present in the U.S.
  • Differentiate among the three types of reimbursement categories for incidental expenses
  • Recognize atypical owner-occupants who are eligible for a replacement housing payment

Credentialing
  • New SR/WA: An intermediate elective course that can be applied towards the SR/WA designation.
  • Specialist: This course is also applicable as an elective toward the R/W-RAC program.

Anytime you purchase an online class at IRWA University, you have one year from the date of purchase to complete your class. After that time, the class will no longer be accessible. Your progress is saved, however, it is highly recommended that you finish the class as soon as possible from the date of purchase to ensure high retention and application rate of knowledge and skills learned.

All participants will receive a total of 2 attempts to pass the exam with a score of a 75% or better. If a passing grade is not achieved by the second attempt, the participant must re-purchase the class if he or she wishes to take the exam a third time. Please note, IRWA online classes are not approved for State QE or CE credit.