Course Descriptions

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• Corporate Course 1 – $49.99
  This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the corporate world, focusing on corporate governance compliance and the structure of various business entities, including corporations, LLCs, and partnerships. You’ll gain insights into key concepts such as annual reports, naming your business, and the compliance requirements for different entities. Perfect for professionals working within the corporate sector hoping to gain a deeper understanding of the intricate dynamics of the corporate world.

• Industry Background: History, Best Practices and Liability – $29.99
  This course should be an integral part of each employee’s orientation; as it serves to provide the students with a general understanding of the public records research industry, particularly as it pertains to the services provided by NPRRA member companies. More details…
• UCC Basics – $29.99
  An overview of searching and filing within the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) system presented in a historical context, this course is designed to maximize a student’s understanding of the UCC world, including Revised Article 9 and the changes that brought it to its current form. Special attention is given to certain more complex concepts that UCC searchers and filers must be aware of in order to be effective in handling client requests regarding UCC financing statements. More details…
• Registered Agent Service – $29.99
  From the basics of registered agent service provision to the complexities of dealing with odd situations where the stakes may be high for the client as well as the agent, the Registered Agent Service course shows where a service that may seem simple to the casual observer actually requires astute service providers who know there is a great deal to consider when making sure this service is performed correctly and in a manner that keeps liability exposure for all parties involved in check. More details…
• UCC Intermediate – $49.99
  This intermediate-level course will build on the skills learned in the UCC Basics course. Designed to provide a more in-depth understanding of advanced UCC filing concepts, dive deeper into the various types of search logic used to produce UCC searches, and share some jurisdictional-specific UCC information – all to help you develop a more nuanced understanding to better serve your clients and your organization. More details…

CORPORATE COURSE 1 – $49.99

Industry Background: History, Best Practices and Liability – $29.99

This course should be an integral part of each employee’s orientation; as it serves to provide the students with a general understanding of the public records research industry, particularly as it pertains to the services provided by NPRRA member companies. Upon successful completion, students will leave this course with:

• Knowledge of what constitutes a public record, document types, storage and access variables
• An ability to distinguish personal property from real property
• A working understanding of many state and federal regulations, along with NPRRA’s ‘best practices’ recommendations designed to help companies remain compliant with these government directives
• An understanding of certain potential liabilities and how to avoid them, with particular focus on the unauthorized practice of law; these concepts are essential yet not easily instilled in those new to the industry
• A good, functional understanding of the industry, why it is here, who it serves and the primary services provided
• The ability to better serve the NPRRA member company with which they are employed and its clients

UCC Basics – $29.99

An overview of searching and filing within the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) system presented in a historical context, this course is designed to maximize a student’s understanding of the UCC world, including Revised Article 9 and the changes that brought it to its current form. Special attention is given to certain more complex concepts that UCC searchers and filers must be aware of in order to be effective in handling client requests regarding UCC financing statements. Highlights include:

• In depth discussion of common industry terminology, demystifying concepts such as active, lapsed, effective, terminated, perfected and many others
• Discussion of national UCC forms, current and past
• Model Administrative Rules and where they fit into actual practice
• Naming conventions, sufficiency of debtor name and what makes a name “seriously misleading”
• History of Article 9 revisions (RA9)
• Changes brought about by the 2010 amendments to RA9
• Where to search, where to file
• What constitutes filing and effectiveness
• Role of the filing office
• Other liens found in UCC indices and how they affect searching
• Filings with extended periods of effectiveness
• and more!

Registered Agent Service – $29.99

From the basics of registered agent service provision to the complexities of dealing with odd situations where the stakes may be high for the client as well as the agent, the Registered Agent Service course shows where a service that may seem simple to the casual observer actually requires astute service providers who know there is a great deal to consider when making sure this service is performed correctly and in a manner that keeps liability exposure for all parties involved in check. Provide your employees with a comprehensive understanding of essential concepts and methods right out of the gate. Learn how to be a great registered agent while avoiding the guesswork, pitfalls and wrong turns that serve to maximize liability for the novice provider. Highlights include discussions on topics such as:

• What is a registered agent? What are the responsibilities?
• What are the requirements to serve as registered agent?
• Professional and commercial registered agents
• Appointing, changing, resigning registered agent
• Service of Process, what is it?
• Accepting and/or refusing SOP
• Dealing with anomalies and issues common to registered agents such as:
  • Can’t locate the client
  • Agent appointed without knowledge
  • Determining if the served party is in fact your client
• Confidentiality
• Ancillary services provided by many agents
• and much more!

UCC Intermediate – $49.99

This intermediate-level course will build on the skills learned in the UCC Basics course. Designed to provide a more in-depth understanding of advanced UCC filing concepts, dive deeper into the various types of search logic used to produce UCC searches, and share some jurisdictional-specific UCC information – all to help you develop a more nuanced understanding to better serve your clients and your organization. Highlights include:

• Party Names
• The Impact of Mis-indexing
• Duration of Effectiveness
• Proper Authorization and Filing
• Types of Collateral
• Non-standard Filing Types
• Search Logic
• Standard of Care
• County Searching
• and more!