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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningCritical ThinkingSpeakingWritingComplex Problem SolvingTime ManagementCoordination

Knowledge

English LanguageLaw and GovernmentAdministrativeCustomer and Personal ServiceComputers and Electronics

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionOral ExpressionWritten ExpressionDeductive ReasoningNear VisionSpeech RecognitionSpeech ClarityProblem SensitivityInductive Reasoning

Tasks

Examine documentation such as mortgages, liens, judgments, easements, plat books, maps, contracts, a
Examine individual titles to determine if restrictions, such as delinquent taxes, will affect titles
Prepare reports describing any title encumbrances encountered during searching activities and outlin

Technology

Accounting softwareDocument management softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareCustomer relationship management CRM softwareData base user interface and query software

Tools

10-key calculatorsComputer data input scannersComputer laser printersDesktop computersLaptop computersLaser facsimile machinesMultiline telephone systemsPersonal computersPhotocopying equipment

Work Values

SupportAchievementWorking ConditionsIndependenceRelationshipsRecognition

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium23-2093.00	Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

No program pathways.

What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Certificate)

Mortgage, lien, and judgment documents — examine routinely against property records to verify ownership and legal descriptions with minimal supervision in a title company environment.
Title encumbrances such as delinquent taxes and easements — identify independently and assess their potential effect on property use during standard search assignments.
Title search reports — prepare with clear descriptions of encumbrances and recommended resolution steps using office writing guidelines.
Geographic information system tools — use with growing proficiency to retrieve and cross-reference property boundary maps during title searches.
Plat books and recorded agreements — review and summarize accurately, applying reading comprehension skills to flag non-standard clauses for senior review.
Document management software — organize and maintain completed title files to ensure accuracy and completeness within established workflows.
Multiple search requests — prioritize and manage concurrently using calendar and scheduling software to meet routine office deadlines.
Customer inquiries about search status — respond clearly and professionally, applying active listening and oral communication skills in a client-facing setting.
Data entry into property records databases — perform with attention to detail to maintain integrity of title plant information.
Verification checklists for land registration documents — apply consistently to accept or reject submissions in accordance with office standards.

Program Details

Detailed information about this program

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

Eligible funding programs

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Scholarships

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