Classroom + Online Training CATALOG
ABOUT TSS CLASSROOM TRAINING Classroom training is offered at the TSS Training Center in Annapolis, Maryland. Each class is limited to eight students. As a participant you receive individual attention at a workstation running the latest TSS solutions. ABOUT TSS ONLINE CLASSES Online classes are conducted by our knowledgeable instructors. You will remain engaged by our interactive training methods, which allow you to actively participate in the online class.
OVERVIEW WHAT S INSIDE / CATALOG OVERVIEW Helpful Information Meet your Instructors Class Descriptions + Fees Travel Guide: Getting Here How to Register HELPFUL INFORMATION 302W TitleExpress Reconciliation Focus Online Class Heidi Roman Software Consultant TSS Software Corporation Toni Carroll Vice President, Sales TSS Software Corporation Eric Batz Senior Software Consultant TSS Software Corporation The TSS Training Center in Annapolis, MD An Online Training Class Preview UNDERSTANDING CLASS TITLES + DESCRIPTIONS We offer a variety of informative and helpful classes for TitleExpress users of all levels: 100-level classes cover the basics 200-level classes cover advanced topics 300-level classes focus on a specific topic Classes noted with the letter C represent classroom training in the TSS Training Center in Annapolis, Maryland. Classes noted with the letter W represent online classes. Classes that qualify for Continuing Education credits are specified next to the titles. TSS SOFTWARE CORPORATION // 1
WELCOME MEET YOUR TSS INSTRUCTORS Heidi Roman SOFTWARE CONSULTANT Toni Carroll VICE PRESIDENT, SALES Heidi has over 18 years of title industry experience in both residential and commercial transactions. She previously worked in the title industry as a processor, manager, and trainer. Heidi has worked with TSS for four years and is a TitleExpress expert, providing support and training to new and existing customers. Toni has over twenty-five years of title industry experience and has conducted more than 3,000 closings. Prior to joining TSS in 1996, Toni s work included closing, processing, disbursing, and abstracting. Toni has been conducting training for TSS for fifteen years and has instructed thousands of new users on TitleExpress and other TSS solutions. TSS SOFTWARE CORPORATION // 2
WHAT TO EXPECT All attendees, whether training in the classroom or online, receive the benefits of one-on-one training for their software solution. TSS instructors are experts in their respective areas of the title and settlement industry and they keep the class content relevant to daily workflow. HOW TO VIEW CLASS SCHEDULES All classes are three hours, so you can maximize your training and take two classes a day. The curriculum allows you to mix and match classes to meet your individual needs. iwanttss.com/about/eventcalendar View Classes by Date A list of upcoming classes by date is available on the TSS Calendar. To access the Calendar, go to iwanttss.com and click on the Calendar icon located in the bottom left corner of the homepage. Classes are highlighted in green. Rollover the date to expand the class description and download a registration form (Example 1). View Classes by Type (Online or Classroom) A list of upcoming classes by type is available at iwanttss.com/services/training. From this page you can navigate to the Online Class page and the Classroom Training page. (Example 2) View Classes by Description A detailed list of upcoming classes with complete descriptions and pricing information is available at iwanttss.com/services/classdescriptions. (Example 3) Example 1 iwanttss.com/services/training iwanttss.com/services/classdescriptions Example 2 Example 3 TSS SOFTWARE CORPORATION // 3
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS VISIT iwanttss.com/services/training FOR DETAILED INFORMATION 101W / TitleExpress Basic Fundamentals Online Class This online class is for users who are new to TitleExpress. You will learn how to process an order and gain an overview of the TitleExpress Main Menu. Topics include data entry, document preparation, HUD-1 preparation, disbursing, and escrow accounting. Credit: None Class Fee: $99 201W / Mastering TitleExpress Forms Online Class This online class is for TitleExpress users who want to create and maintain TitleExpress master forms. You will learn how to use time-saving Microsoft Word features, work with fields, create merge sets, use clauses, and insert a company logo. You will also learn how to use advanced options such as FILLIN fields, ASK and REF fields, IF statements, and macros. Credit: None Class Fee: $99 301C / HUD-1 Focus Classroom Training This class is for TitleExpress users looking for in depth 2010 HUD-1 preparation training. You will learn about the RESPA rule, 2010 HUD-1 terminology, how to enter charges on HUD-1 Pages 1, 2, and 3 using sample loan closing packages, Good Faith Estimate preparation, prorations, seller-side charges, borrower-side charges, and closing table skills. This class is held in the TSS Training Center in Annapolis, MD. Credit: Three continuing education credits for MD (Course # C09695), PA (Course # 117275) and VA (Course # 205097) are available to students who successfully complete the course. No exam is necessary. 302W / TitleExpress Reconciliation Focus Online Class This online class is for TitleExpress users looking for indepth escrow accounting and reconciliation training. You will learn about preparing disbursement items for escrow accounting, check writing, reconciling a TitleExpress Escrow Account, preparing month end reports, troubleshooting common reconciliation issues, and joining items. In addition, you will learn about features that reduce fraud and automate the reconciliation process. Credit: None Class Fee: $99 Class Fee: $195 301W / HUD-1 Focus Online Class This online class is for TitleExpress users looking for in depth 2010 HUD-1 preparation training. You will learn about the RESPA rule, 2010 HUD-1 terminology, how to enter charges on HUD-1 Pages 1, 2, and 3 using sample loan closing packages, Good Faith Estimate preparation, prorations, seller-side charges, borrower-side charges, and closing table skills. Credit: None Class Fee: $99 TSS SOFTWARE CORPORATION // 4
TRAVEL GUIDE DIRECTIONS TO THE TSS TRAINING CENTER 425 Fourth Street // Annapolis, MD 21403 // 443-321-5600 From the East (Chesapeake Bay Bridge) -Take US-50 West toward Annapolis, then follow the General Directions below. From the West (Washington, DC) -Take US-50 East toward Annapolis, then follow the General Directions below. From the North (Philadelphia, PA) -Take I-95 South toward Baltimore. From I-95 take 895 South through the Baltimore Harbor Tunnel. Stay right after exiting toll booth. Follow signs and exits for Route 97 South - Annapolis. Continue on Route 97 South (past BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport Exit) for approximately 13 miles. Follow signs for US-50 East - Bay Bridge, then follow the General Directions below. Courtesy of MapQuest From the South (Richmond, VA) -Follow I-95 North to I-495 North (Washington Beltway). -Take US-50 East (Exit 19A) East towards Annapolis, then follow the General Directions below. General Directions -From US-50, take Exit 24, SR-70 (Rowe Boulevard) exit. -Stay right off of the exit and head towards downtown Annapolis. -At the end of Rowe Boulevard, turn right onto Church Circle. -Remain in the far-right lane around Church Circle. Take the 5th right turn onto Duke of Gloucester Street. -This is a one-way street (directly before Maryland Inn). If you miss it, go around the circle again. -Stay in the right lane of Duke of Gloucester Street. This will end at Compromise Street. Turn right and go over the Eastport Bridge. -Take the first left turn after the bridge (at the traffic light) onto Severn Avenue. -Take second right turn onto Fourth Street (Boatyard Grill on right). -TSS is mid-way down this block on the left. Free parking is available on the street or, if space is available, in the rear of the TSS office building. HOTEL ACOMMODATIONS Double Tree by Hilton Hotel (5.38 miles from TSS) 210 Holiday Court Annapolis, MD 21401 410-224-3150 www.doubletree1.hilton.com *Special Corporate rate available by using account number: 0002725938 Loews Annapolis Hotel (1.26 miles from TSS) 126 West Street Annapolis, MD 21401 410-263-7777 www.loewshotels.com Marriott Hotel (0.5 miles from TSS) 80 Compromise Street Annapolis, MD 21401 410-268-7555 www.annapolismarriott.com TSS SOFTWARE CORPORATION // 5
REGISTRATION Class registrations are processed in the order they are received. Seats for classroom training are reserved upon receipt of payment. Each individual joining an online class must register individually and pay the applicable registration fee. Corporate or group registrations are available by special arrangement. Cancellation/No Show/Substitution Policy If a registrant fails to attend a class for which they are registered without prior five-day notification to TSS Software Corporation, 100% of the registration fee will be assessed. Attendee substitutions are accepted without additional charge. TSS reserves the right to cancel a class up to two business days from the scheduled class. If a class in which you are enrolled is cancelled, we will do our best to place you in another class or offer a full refund of the registration fee paid. Refunds will be returned within 30 days of the cancelled class. HOW TO REGISTER FOR CLASSROOM TRAINING Classroom training is offered at the TSS Training Center in Annapolis, Maryland. Class registration forms are available in the class description area on iwanttss.com/services/classroomtraining. Once you complete the registration form, you have three options for submission: 1. Complete and fax the form with payment information to 866-401-8114. 2. Print and mail the form with payment to: TSS Software Corporation, 425 Fourth Street, Annapolis, MD 21403. 3. Complete the form online using Acrobat Reader and submit via e-mail. After registering you will receive a confirmation e-mail message. HOW TO REGISTER FOR ONLINE CLASSES Use the Registration Form Online Class registration forms are available in the class description area on iwanttss.com/services/onlinetraining. Once you complete the registration form, you have three options for submission: 1. Complete and fax the form with payment information to 866-401-8114. 2. Print and mail the form with payment to: TSS Software Corporation, 425 Fourth Street, Annapolis, MD 21403. 3. Complete the form online using Acrobat Reader and submit via e-mail. After registering you will receive a confirmation e-mail message with a link to join the class and telephone dial-in information for the audio conference. Long distance phone rates may apply. Purchase in the Online Store Online Classes may be purchased in the TSS Online Store. After purchasing you will receive an e-mail message containing a link to register for the online class. Once you are successfully registered for the class, you will receive a confirmation e-mail message with a link to join the class and telephone dial-in information for the audio conference. Long distance phone rates may apply. TSS SOFTWARE CORPORATION // 425 Fourth Street, Annapolis MD 21403 // 443-321-5600 // iwanttss.com