Right of Way Agent Certification (RWA)
International Right of Way Association
Right of Way Agent Certification (RWA) – Is the first of the IRWA’s three-level Professional Right of Way Certification Program, which culminates with the SR/WA designation. The RWA is designed for those who are just beginning their careers within the right of way profession.
Duration
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Credits
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Cost
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Format
Hybrid
What You'll Learn
AI-generatedKey competencies developed through this program
- KnowledgeApply basic valuation principles to determine property compensation using established formulas and guidelines with guidance.Developing
Skills developed through this program
- Acquire property rights through negotiation, easement, purchase, or condemnation for infrastructure projects
- Appraise and assess real property value to support right-of-way acquisition and partial takings
- Relocate and re-establish displaced persons, businesses, and organizations in compliance with applicable regulations
- Manage right-of-way project schedules, budgets, and quality assurance activities
- Prepare and review legal, regulatory, and acquisition documents for right-of-way projects
- Conduct title searches and manage recording of final acquisition instruments
Occupations this program prepares you for
Detailed information about this program
The Professional Right of Way Certification Program is a three-level program that begins with the Right of Way Agent (RWA) certification, progresses with the Right of Way Professional (RWP) certification and culminates with the Senior Right of Way Professional (SR/WA) designation. Those who hold the SR/WA have achieved the most prestigious professional designation in the right of way industry through experience, education and examination. They represent the most seasoned professionals who have acquired the highest level of knowledge and expertise within all the major disciplines of the right of way industry. Together with the RWA and RWP, earning the SR/WA designation can help create employment opportunities, career advancement, salary increases and professional development growth.
What you need to earn this credential
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Eligible funding programs
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Scholarships
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