LTI Online Courses: Title 101 (a.k.a. "Course 1")

Title 101 (a.k.a. "Course 1") is primarily designed for new or less-experienced title employees and others seeking a basic knowledge of the title business and its unique terminology. Candidates for this course include: receptionists, secretaries, newly-hired employees, searchers, examiners, closers, and sales and marketing staff. Learn more about earning Continuing Education by taking Title 101.

Title 101 Objectives

• Introduce the student to the basic principles of the land title industry
• Acquaint students with the title industry's unique terminology
• Develop a solid foundation of title insurance knowledge for the student

Title 101 Chapter Headings

1. Introduction. What is a Title?
2. Necessity of Land Title Assurance
3. Title Exams/Title Searching and Abstracting Public Records and Title Plants
4. Abstract and Title Plants
5. Title Examinations -- Methods and Procedure
6. Land Descriptions
7. Easements
8. Title Insurance Industry
9. Development of Title Assurance. What is Title Insurance.
10. Principles of Underwriting
11. Escrows and Closings
12. Approved Attorney and Insured Closing Service
13. Forms of Title Insurance Commitments and Policies
14. Title Insurance Rates
15. Title Industry and Related Trade Associations
16. Federal Agencies and Instrumentalities
17. Development of Title Business
18. Management - Leadership

Online Course Format & Completion Timeline

LTI's Online Course materials and testing are delivered via the Internet. This format provides LTI students with convenient delivery of course content and immediate feedback of chapter test scores. The courses are self study - students read a chapter and take a test.

Most students complete a course within two or three months. The maximum time limit is one year.

Certificate of Achievement for Graduates

A suitable-for-framing Certificate of Achievement will be awarded to each student who completes the course with an overall average of 70% or higher.

Continuing Education Credit

LTI Online Courses have been approved for CE Credit. Visit our Continuing Education Information page to learn more.

Try Before You Buy!

• Sample Materials
• Sample Test

Get Started!

• Experienced LTI Student? Purchase the course and get started!
  
  
• New to LTI Online Courses?
  • Purchasing A Course is easy. Visit LTI Online, click the "New User" button and be sure to enter your Access Code to guarantee the best price for your course. Once your user account is set up, visit the "Catalog" and purchase the course. If you prefer to pay by check, please contact LTI Staff directly.
  • Pricing & Sponsorships offer many options to individuals and companies. To discover the best price available, learn more about the programs available.

System Requirements

To support your student experience, your computer must have Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 or later; or the latest version of Mozilla Firefox as well as the Adobe Flash Player and Acrobat Reader. You must also have Javascript, Popups, and Cookies enabled. You can Test your computer for readiness anytime.

Questions?

Questions on the LTI courses? Please contact Kevin Russell at the Land Title Institute kevin_russell@alta.org for more information.