Real Estate Paraprofessional
Certificate Program

Are you looking to gain the skills, knowledge and training needed to excel in the title and settlement services industry? If so, this flexible, online program is for you. 

Enrollment for the Summer 2021 term opens March 23 and closes May 3. Classes start May 10, 2021.
 

Approximate Tuition, Fees, Books, Supplies: $2,253

Courses

PLA 2610 Real Property I (3 credits)

This course includes an overview of property law in general and Florida law in particular. Students will understand the mechanics of various commercial and private property transactions and mortgage foreclosures.
 

PLA 2612 Real Property II (3 credits)

This course includes an overview of intermediate real estate law topics with a specific emphasis on real property transactions in Florida. Students who complete this course will understand the fundamental concepts underlying a real estate closing, including the issuance of title insurance commitments, policies and endorsements and various federal and state regulations that affect real estate closings.
 

PLA 2614 Real Property Transactions (3 credits)

This course is largely transaction and problem-oriented. This course trains students in the use of ATIDS XE for completing title examinations and updates and E-Closing DT, The Fund's settlement software application.
 

PLA 2940 Real Estate Law Practicum (2 credits)

Students will perform duties for various real estate attorneys engaged in transactional practices. Typical duties will include providing legal and administrative support to the assigned attorney, coordinating communications and activities between the assigned attorney and clients, working with clients, the assigned attorney, title examiners and underwriting counsel to coordinate, track and follow-up on orders, assist with legal research, preparation of documents and other paraprofessional-related activities required to support clients.