Upcoming Education
2024
Course 801 - United States Land Titles
date: November 4th & 5th 2024 8:00am - 4:00pm
location: Virtual
registration: Register Now $415 member / $520 Non-Member
Course 105 - The Uniform Act Executive Summary
date: December 2nd 2024 9:00am - 5:00pm Central
location: Virtual
registration: Register Now $265.00 Member / $330.00 Non-Member
2025
Course 802 - Legal Aspects of Easements
date: January 10th 2025, 8:00am - 4:00pm
location: Virtual
registration: Register Now $265.00 Member / $330.00 Non-Member
Course 900 - Principles of Real Estate Engineering
date: March 27th & 28th 2025, 2025 8:00am - 4:00pm
location: Virtual
registration: Register Now $415.00 Member / $520.00 Non-Member
Course 421 - Valuation of Partial Acquisitions
date: Summer 2025 8:00am - 4:00pm
location: Classroom
registration: Coming Soon
Course 102 - Elevating Your Ethical Awareness
date: December 2nd 2025, 2024 8:00am - 4:00pm
location: Arden Hills, MN @ Ramsey County Public Works
registration: Register Now $265
Dream it.
The IRWA has multiple ways for our professionals to gain knowledge through our education program. Follow the Quick Links below for information on our Education Opportunities and Upcoming Courses.
QUICK LINKS:
Chapter 20 5-year Education Plan
Certification & Designation Requirements
IRWA University (online courses)
Right of Way International Education Foundation (RWIEF) website
Build it.
Our chapter is committed to continuing education. Don’t see a class you’d like? Reach out today!
Shawn Zepper is IRWA Chapter 20’s Education Chair Person. With extensive experience in property acquisition for construction projects, Shawn specializes in negotiating property interests and handling displacement issues in accordance with regulatory standards. They excel in negotiating land rights through voluntary and statutory eminent domain acquisitions and lead technical aspects of right-of-way projects. Collaborating with other teams on marketing and project bids is a key part of their role. Shawn provides relocation assistance under the Uniform Act and oversees restoration and damage settlements. Additionally, they conduct research, track project status, review titles, and coordinate acquisition closings. Engaging with landowners is a crucial aspect of his work, ensuring efficient project implementation and compliance throughout the process.