Real Estate Law - Title (Examiner/Abstractor) Course

Next Course Start Date: April 9th, 2026

Learn Title Examination, Abstracting, Chain of Title, and Title Reports!

The Real Estate Law – Title Examiner / Abstractor Course is designed for students, career changers, and administrative professionals who want practical training in title research, property record review, and real estate transaction support. This course is a strong fit for learners interested in working in title companies, law firms, mortgage lending environments, government offices, or other settings where accurate public-record research and title documentation are essential. It is especially useful for students who want to understand how title examiners and abstractors help identify ownership history, uncover liens or encumbrances, and support clean real estate transfers.

Students build practical knowledge in the core tasks involved in title examination and abstracting, including reviewing deeds, mortgages, liens, probate records, and other public filings; tracing the chain of title; identifying title defects; and helping prepare abstracts, preliminary title reports, and title insurance commitments. The course also introduces the role of title professionals in closing preparation, issue spotting, and professional ethics.

Delivered over 8 weeks in a 100% online format with live weekly video lectures, the program offers flexible, career-focused training for learners balancing work or other responsibilities while building skills for title support, abstracting, closing support, and real estate law office roles.