WELCOME to TLTA’s CERTIFICATION Home Page

Three years ago the TLTA Board of Directors voted to create a professional certification program in an effort to encourage title industry professionals to move their careers forward and to help employers in their search for qualified job candidates.  After much work by TLTA volunteers, that program will soon become a reality. Complete eligibility requirements, application and fee information will be available soon – but get a step ahead now by checking out the 28 core content areas that will be tested.  See the outlines below.

What is Professional CERTIFICATION?

Certification is an optional designation you earn by passing an examination, similar to designations offered in the real estate industry such as the GRI or CCIM.  Such designations following your name will immediately identify you as a highly motivated, experienced title person. A professional career enhancement program designed with YOU in mind.

How does the TLTA program work?

By meeting point requirements based on continuing education or formal education, work experience and professional participation (such as TLTA committee service, or authoring articles), individuals will become eligible to take an examination and with achievement of a passing exam score, earn a designation.  No specific education courses are required, however TLTA seminars will help you get the knowledge you need!

What are the certification designations?

The following designations represent a measure of achievement in the title insurance profession and provide a pathway for career development in Texas.

Certified Escrow Settlement Associate

CESA

Designed for title professionals working in the escrow/settlement area. Any individual in the industry meeting point requirements is eligible.

Certified Abstract Examination Associate

CAEA

Designed for title professionals working in the examination/abstract area. Any individual in the industry meeting point requirements is eligible.

Certified Title Insurance Associate

CTIA

Designed for title professionals with experience and knowledge in both escrow/settlement and examination/abstract areas. The CESA or CAEA designation is a prerequisite; however title professionals in the industry for 10+ consecutive years and currently working in the title business, may elect to bypass the CESA or CAEA designations and upon meeting the “points” criteria be eligible to sit for the CTIA exam.

Certified Title Insurance Professional

CTIP

To be developed in the future; designed for very experienced title professionals who have earned the CTIA designation and have advanced knowledge in all aspects of the title industry.

What knowledge will be tested?

Check out the outlines below for core content areas for CESA, CAEA and CTIA tests.  Study materials will also be available for purchase soon, but TLTA programs, DVDs and virtual university courses are a great resource to use now.  

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