Online | The Firm Rules: Policies to Mitigate Risk

REGISTRATION: $295
$236 NOVEMBER SPECIAL!

CRB CREDIT: An 80% score on the course exam is required for credit towards the CRB designation.  Click here for more information on the designation and requirements.

CE CREDIT: There is no continuing education (CE) available for this online course offering.

Company policies are essential to mitigate risk and limit liability. This course provides a checklist of items that should be included in a policy manual and introduces options for each component.  From federal mandates, state regulations and Code of Ethics compliance to employment laws, data security, and brokerage policy options, you’ll come away with a clear understanding of what should be addressed.

Topics covered:

• Policy manual components and categories.
• Federal employment laws and HR policies.
• Technology security and data protection.
• Policies for independent contractors.
• Broker transaction policies.
• Appropriate and inappropriate brokerage policies.
• State license law regulations that should be included in a policy manual.
• Other brokerage policy options to be considered and addressed to reduce risk.

This course is presented in the following modules:

• Module 1: Self-Assessment & Overview
• Module 2: The Importance of Policy Manuals
• Module 3: Policy Manual Components & Categories
• Module 4: Federal Employment Laws for Companies & HR Policies for Employees
• Module 5: Technology, Security & Data Protection
• Module 6: Policies for Independent Contractors
• Module 7: Brokerage Policies

EXPIRATION:

You will have access to this course for on this site 365 days from the date of purchase.  After one year, the course will expire and no extensions will be given.  If you do not complete the course and pass the exam during this timeframe, you will need to repurchase the course at full price and re-start.

CANCELLATIONS / REFUNDS: 

All online / self-study course registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable.

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• 2 GHz Dual Core CPU Processor or faster 
• 4 GB RAM (Greater than 4 GB is a benefit)
• Windows 10 or later
• Mac OS X 10.14 or later
• iOS 12 or later
• Wired Internet connection

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