Collections Inventory Course Now Available
A course on Collections Inventory was the most requested topic in our survey about continuing education topics. With your needs in mind, we are pleased to announce that the National Inventory Certification Association (NICA) has recently released the Collections Inventory course. For your convenience, it is an online, self-directed course to enable you to fit it into your busy schedule.
Our member and Certified Inventory Professional Tricia Hoekwater of Uniquely Yours Digital Solutions, is the author of this very detailed instructional online, self-directed course. Tricia has found collections inventories to be a niche that she enjoys and has been quite successful in this market. Therefore, we couldn’t think of anyone who would be a better fit to provide her expertise on this topic. We have great appreciation for her willingness to share her knowledge with fellow members.
In addition to learning the inventory processes and procedures to thoroughly document collections, this course also includes information regarding how to market a collectibles inventory service, creating additional business through “upselling” this service, the tools and materials you’ll need, and how to price your collections inventory service.
The Collections Inventory course includes three Modules, as noted here:
Module 1 – Introduction to Collections Inventory Services
- What Is A Collections Inventory?
- Insurance
- The Difference Between Home Inventory and Collections Inventory
- Purposes For Collections Inventories
Module 2 – Process Strategies
- Proper Documentation, Storage, and Updates
- Develop Your Strategy
- Appraisals
- Challenges You Might Face
- Materials and Tools
Module 3 – Monitoring and Identifying Success
- Marketing Your Service
- Partnerships and Alliances
- Pricing Options
- Attention to Detail
Upon successful completion of the Collections Inventory course, you will receive 3 CEUs that can be applied towards the required 5 CEUs per year to retain your CIS designation.