Upcoming Education
Course 421 - Valuation of Partial Acquisitions
date: July 21-23 2025 8:00am - 4:00pm
location: Classroom
registration: REGISTER HERE
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
2026
Course 219 - Adult Communication Principals & Methods
date: *pending January 6 & 7th 2026, 8:00am - 4:00pm
location: In person
registration: Coming soon!
Course 203 - Alternative Dispute Resolution
date: *pending February 3rd & 4th 2026, 8:00am - 4:00pm
location: Virtual
registration: Coming soon!
Course 600 - Environmental Awareness
date: *pending March 3rd 2026, 8:00am - 4:00pm
location: Virtual
registration: Coming soon!
Course 604 - Environmental Due Diligence & Liability
date: *pending March 4th 2026, 8:00am - 4:00pm
location: Virtual
registration: Coming soon!
Course 209 - Negotiating Effectively with a Diverse Clientele
date: *pending July 27th & 28th 2026, 8:00am - 4:00pm
location: Virtual
registration: Coming soon!
Course 803 - Eminent Domain Law Basics for ROW Professionals
date: *pending Fall 2026 (Fall Forum) OR December 2026 - 2 day course, 8:00am - 4:00pm
location: In-Person
registration: Coming soon!
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.