02-24-2014 - Xactimate 27 Basic Level 1 & 2 Training - Phoenix, AZ

Why Should You Take This Xactimate 27 Basic Level 1 & 2 Training Course?

The Xactimate 27 Training Course is designed for new to intermediate Xactimate users. Students in this course will acquire the knowledge and skills needed to create accurate estimates using a variety of Xactimate 27 tools. Students will be taught the most efficient and modern way to set up, sketch, scope, and deliver professional estimates. All this is done while preparing students for Level 1 and 2 certification exams.

This course is a three-day interactive, instructor-led class. The instructor incorporates the teaching methodology of "demonstrate, participate, and practice" in the comfort of Winners' Circle Training Center's facilities. Presentation, discussion, and classroom exercises are directed by a certified Xactware instructor. After receiving a demonstration of Xactimate concepts by the instructor, students participate in a discussion and then practice the concepts within Xactimate. During the course progression, exercises build on previously taught concepts to provide reinforcement.

Optional Hands-On Training Day for Only $150!

The entire fourth day incorporates real life hands-on instruction using the tools that were be taught the previous 3 days. Hands-on, experience-building exercises will be performed at Area 51.5, Winners' Circle's very own flood house. This class is the only class in the country that uses a real house for realistic training. After receiving a demonstration of Xactimate concepts by the instructor, students participate in discussion, and practice the concepts within Xactimate.

IMPORTANT: Participants must provide their own computer that meets system requirements. It is recommended that you bring an external mouse. The Xactimate software is required for the course and can be purchased here, or you can download a free 30-day demo trial here.

Course Prerequisites: 

Students of this course should meet the following computer skill prerequisites before attending class:

• Starting and shutting down a computer
• Using a keyboard and mouse (understanding left and right mouse clicking)
• Basic typing skills
• Opening software applications
• Navigating through software application windows
• Basic Internet navigation skills
• Understand the property loss industry and terminology
• Laptop with Xactimate v25 or v27 installed

Students of this course will learn the following:

• General administration of Xactimate 27, including the set up of user preferences, project/system defaults, and basic program navigation
• The 5-step process to create a variety of different property loss estimates (water, windhail, fire, collapse, etc.)
• To create a variety of different building diagrams within sketch including: interiors, exteriors, roofs, and more
• A variety of searching techniques used to find the correct line items and utilize Xactware pricing data
• Utilize variables and calculations to accurately and efficiently calculate item quantities
• Increase efficiency by setting up user preferences, using sketch templates, macros, and retrieving scope
• Add annotations and images to provide additional clarity and detail
• Personalize and print a variety of professional estimate and claim reports

Hands-on component includes:

• Set up of macros for water, fire, mold, and time & material
• Perform & complete a full water, fire, mold, and time & material estimate

We provide the following at no extra cost:

• Breakfast: bagels, donuts, muffins, breakfast snacks, coffee, tea and juice
• Lunch: differs daily
• Snacks provided throughout the day