Overview
The 3-Day Xactimate Level 1 virtual training is designed for an adjuster who is knowledgeable of the adjuster profession and is looking to learn the Xactimate estimating program. In this course, students will be taught how to write professional, accurate, and timely estimates using Xactimate’s best practices. This course is Level 1 Training and includes Xactimate X1 sketching (roof and interior), scenario-based estimating. This level focuses on more basic roofs, beginner floor plans and single floor levels all leading up to the Level 1 exam prep.
Course Requirements for Virtual Classroom
Students of this course should meet the following criteria before attending the virtual class:
- Dual monitors or two computers – One computer/monitor for MS Team class instruction and a separate computer/monitor for Xactimate estimating.
- We will be using Xactimate Training Instance, which gives you 30 days of free access. This will be assigned the day before class so that you have enough time on the back end in case you choose to take the XACT ware exam. This is the ONLINE version so there is nothing to download prior to class.
- External mouse
- High-speed internet connection
- Basic computer skills and understanding of Microsoft Windows navigation
- Knowledge of the adjuster profession and basic understanding of damage identification/building components
- Students will be provided with a virtual XM8 workbook for use during the class and for the exam prep. This will be able to be used for Level 1 and Level 2. This will also be sent to you the day before class begins.
- Students are expected to attend all three days of the course
What to Expect
This course will be instructed by an Xactimate Affiliate Trainer (XAT) with over fifteen years of property adjusting experience and ten years of teaching the Xactimate program. There will be one fifteen-minute break. Students will be provided with optional homework assignments if students have access to a computer at home.
Course Objectives
Students of this course will be taught:
- Claim setup (Adding coverages, deductible, price list selection, depreciation, and overhead & profit
- Sketching roofs and interior floor plans (will include tools needed for complex roofs and interior sketches)
- Scenario-based estimating (Wind/Hail damaged roofs, tree on fence estimating, elevation repairs, and interior water damage)
- Xactimate Claim wrap-up and reporting
- Level 1 Xactimate Exam prep
This course is $299 and limited to 15 participants. All classes are subject to cancellation due to storm activity. Students will be notified in advance.
* By registering for this course, you acknowledge that your attendance is voluntary and occurs outside of your regular work hours. This training is not directly related to your job duties, and you should not perform any actual work during the session. Participation in this course does not constitute compensable work time.
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