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NAA Continuing Education

For auctioneers, education shouldn't end with simply meeting the statutory requirements for licensing, if any. Many states require auctioneers to submit a number of continuing education credits during the licensing cycle.

Even if your state doesn't require licensing or continuing education, the budding auctioneer should still seek out opportunities to improve their skills. The industry is changing rapidly, particularly with the advent of online auctions, and the ability to "chant" well is increasingly taking a backseat to savvy marketing skills and prowess with new technology.

There are a number of sources of auctioneer and auction-specific educational opportunities.

The National Auctioneers Association offers educational opportunities throughout the year. The annual Conference and Show offers a week filled with educational seminars, roundtables, workshops, and designation programs.

In addition, the NAA offers seminars and designation programs throughout the year around the country, and in conjunction with a number of state auctioneer associations.

The NAA makes available five (5) designation programs and two certificate programs.

  • The Certified Auctioneers Institute (CAI)
  • Accredited Auctioneer, Real Estate (AARE)
  • Benefit Auctioneer Specialist (BAS)
  • Certified Estate Specialist (CES)
  • Graduate Personal Property Appraiser (GPPA)
  • Graduate Personal Property Appraiser - Master (GPPA-M)

The certificate programs are specifically targeted toward new auctioneers and auction staff.

  • Auction Manager Certificate program
  • Auction Administrator Certificate program.

Finally, many of the auction schools and programs offer classes for established organizations.

Where an auctioneer seeks continuing education credits can be dependent upon the state licensing board. Some states accept continuing education credits from only a few sanctioned programs or institutions.