The Course

Curriculum and Objectives

The Texas Auction Academy offers a course in auctioneering and auction sale management known as General Basic Auctioneering. Term dates are listed below.

Course Session Dates

2007	Feb. 17-25	June 2-10	Sept. 8 - 16	Nov. 10 - 18
2008	March 1-9	June 7-15	Sept. 6 - 14	Nov. 15 - 23
2009	Feb. 21 - Mar. 1	June 6-14	Sept. 12 - 20	Nov 14 - 22

Holiday Closures

New Year's Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day

General Basic Auctioneering Program

The General Basic Auctioneering program is a comprehensive 83 hour course designed to teach students the skills and abilities essential to acting as an auctioneer, conducting auctions and operating an auction company. Graduates of the program will be able to communicate and interact with the public in conducting auctions with an emphasis on professionalism and ethics in accordance with federal, state and local auction laws. They will learn how to conduct themselves as an auctioneer in performing the auction chant and other basic auctioneer duties. In addition, they will learn to initiate seller contact, market, set-up, contract, settle, collect sales tax, maintain auction sale files and perform sale management skills for a variety of types of auction sales. Graduates of this program may find entry level employment at an auction house, antique auction gallery, auto auction, cattle sale barn, for a general auctioneer or may choose to start their own business. The tution, which includes the study guide and CD and registration fee is only $1,195.00.

Accommodations and Meals

The Holiday Inn Select North Dallas is the perfect place to stay with a special discounted Auction Academy room rate of $89. Staying on-site eliminates all the day to day traffic and travel expense. Our location has 377 newly-renovated Guestrooms, 3 Suites, Coffee Makers, Full-size Iron/Ironing Boards, Hairdryers & Make-up Mirrors. Each room has In-room Voice Mail, Dataports and Complimentary USA Today. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are available at Zaya’s Restaurant. Our location has an Indoor/Outdoor Pool, Whirlpool & Exercise Room, Valet Services, Coin Operated Laundry, Lobby Gift Shop & Business Center. There are golf, tennis & racquetball facilities nearby. Students have many other hotel and restaurant choices within 15 minutes of the conference center.

Student Tuition and Financing

The total tuition for the Texas Auction Academy is $1,195.00. This total includes the $50.00 study guide and CD, and a $200.00 registration fee. The tuition balance of $945.00 is due upon entering the school and executing the Enrollment Contract. The $50.00 for the study guide and CD is not refundable once a student receives the materials. If at any time after payment of the enrollment fee and prior to the first day of class a student decides not to attend, a full refund of the $200.00 registration fee will be made to the student within thirty (30) days of giving written notice to the school. All students are required to purchase the study guide and CD prior to entering the school so that they may have a chance to review the materials and practice in preparation for class. The Texas Auction Academy accepts cash, checks, money orders, MasterCard, Visa and Discover. The school does not have a policy for financing tuition and fees.

Placement and Assistance

Most students who attend an auction school already have a good idea about which area of the auction business they plan to pursue. Texas Auction Academy includes course work that covers how to find employment in the auction industry and in the field of sale management. As in many businesses – confidence, ambition, desire and determination, as well as the individual’s energy level and effort put forth will determine each student’s success or failure. The Texas Auction Academy is willing to recommend and furnish references whenever possible and will provide you with a news release form that you can complete and send to the newspapers in your area announcing your graduation and your availability as an auctioneer. There is no extra charge for these services.

Credit for Previous Education, Training or Experience

The school will review any previous training, education and experience submitted with proper documentation. The school may grant credit for training, education and experience that is directly related to the course of instruction.