The Auction Academy NC Auctioneer Pre-Licensing Course is a comprehensive, NCALB-curriculum-aligned online program designed to prepare you to pass the NC State Auctioneer Licensing Examination. This course covers all 96 required contact hours across 22 chapters, a Capstone Auction Plan, and a Final Examination.
Topics covered: bid calling and voice technique (15 hrs), NC auction law (NCGS Ch. 85B), ethics, contracts, mathematics, marketing, probate, online auctions, specialty categories, cybersecurity, AI tools, and more.
Governing Body: NCALB | Statutes: NCGS Ch. 85B and 21 NCAC 04B | Total Hours: 96 | Min. Passing Score: 75%
Course Details
Price: $595.00 | Access Period: 96 weeks | Format: Fully online, self-paced
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Videos must reach 65% completion before advancing. Chapter quizzes require 75% passing score (3 attempts). Complete all 22 chapters plus Capstone and Final Exam in order.
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Matthew Price | matt.price@auctionacademync.com
NCALB-Approved Instructor, Auctioneer, Real Estate Broker, Adult Educator
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Getting Started – Course Introduction
Welcome to Auction Academy
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Licensing Requirements & Eligibility
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Examination Structure & Pathway to Licensure
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How to Navigate This Course
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Getting Started – Course Introduction – Chapter Quiz
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Chapter 1 – Finding Your Why
Purpose & Vision in Auctioneering
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Developing a Personal Vision Statement
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Setting SMART Goals for Your Auction Career
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Chapter 1 – Finding Your Why – Chapter Quiz
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Chapter 2 – Introduction to Auctioneering
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Roles Within an Auction Operation
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Industry Statistics & Career Outlook
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Chapter 2 – Introduction to Auctioneering – Chapter Quiz
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Chapter 3 – The Auctioneer’s Voice (15 Hours)
Voice Physiology & Anatomy
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Diaphragmatic Breathing & Breath Control
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Articulation, Resonance & Projection
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Common Filler Words & Chant Structure
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Number Sequencing & Increment Strategy
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Building Your Chant: Foundational Drills
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Advanced Chant Development & Professional Delivery
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Daily Warm-Up Routines & Vocal Health
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Chapter 3 – The Auctioneer’s Voice (15 Hours) – Chapter Quiz
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Chapter 4 – NC Auction Law Overview (8 Hours)
NCGS Chapter 85B – License Types & Requirements
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Trust Account Obligations Under NCGS §85B
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Advertising Standards Under NCGS §85B-11
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Grounds for Disciplinary Action – §85B-8
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The Complaint & Hearing Process
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License Renewal & Record-Keeping Requirements
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Chapter 4 – NC Auction Law Overview (8 Hours) – Chapter Quiz
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Chapter 5 – Auction Contracts & Legal Theory (2 Hours)
The Five Elements of a Valid Contract
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Auctioneer Engagement Contracts
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As-Is Clauses, Fraud & Breach
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Agency & Fiduciary Duty in Auction
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Chapter 5 – Auction Contracts & Legal Theory (2 Hours) – Chapter Quiz
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Chapter 6 – Uniform Commercial Code & Federal Laws (2 Hours)
UCC Article 2 – Sale of Goods at Auction
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Federal Laws Applicable to Auctioneers
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UCC Warranties & As-Is Sales
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Chapter 6 – Uniform Commercial Code & Federal Laws (2 Hours) – Chapter Quiz
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Chapter 7 – Ethics & Professional Responsibility (2 Hours)
NCGS §85B-8 Disciplinary Grounds & Ethical Standards
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Agency Relationships & Fiduciary Duty – LODCAR
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Misrepresentation vs. Puffing
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Real Disciplinary Cases & Conflict of Interest
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Chapter 7 – Ethics & Professional Responsibility (2 Hours) – Chapter Quiz
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Chapter 8 – Marketing & Advertising (4 Hours)
Legal Requirements for Auction Advertising – NCGS §85B-11
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FTC Truth-in-Advertising Standards
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Generational Marketing Deep Dive
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Digital & Print Advertising Strategies
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Chapter 8 – Marketing & Advertising (4 Hours) – Chapter Quiz
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Chapter 9 – Auction Setup & Bid Calling (3 Hours)
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Ringman Coordination & Crowd Control
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Bidder Psychology: FOMO, Competition & Perceived Value
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Increment Strategy & Maximizing Realized Value
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Chapter 9 – Auction Setup & Bid Calling (3 Hours) – Chapter Quiz
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Chapter 10 – Clerking, Billing & Settlement (2 Hours)
Manual & Digital Clerking Methods
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Post-Auction Reconciliation & Invoicing
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Trust Account Disbursement & Seller Settlement
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NC Sales Tax: Collection, Remittance & Exemptions
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Chapter 10 – Clerking, Billing & Settlement (2 Hours) – Chapter Quiz
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Chapter 11 – Real Estate at Auction (3 Hours)
Auctioneer vs. Real Estate Broker Roles
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Real Estate Auction Types & Due Diligence
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Property Descriptions, Legal Descriptions & Title
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Chapter 11 – Real Estate at Auction (3 Hours) – Chapter Quiz
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Chapter 12 – Auction Mathematics (8 Hours)
Commission Formulas & Reverse Commission
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Buyer’s Premium Calculations
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Closing Statement Deductions & Prorations
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Square Footage, Acreage & Measurement Calculations
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Agricultural Unit Pricing & ROI
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Practice Problems & Exam Prep Math
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Chapter 12 – Auction Mathematics (8 Hours) – Chapter Quiz
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Chapter 13 – Online & Hybrid Auctions (2 Hours)
Online Auction Platforms & Technology Requirements
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NC Law & Online Auction Compliance
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Simulcast Auctions: Integrating Floor & Online Bidders
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Chapter 13 – Online & Hybrid Auctions (2 Hours) – Chapter Quiz
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Chapter 14 – Special Categories & Licensing (2 Hours)
Specialty Auction Categories Overview
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Restricted & Regulated Auction Categories
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Chapter 14 – Special Categories & Licensing (2 Hours) – Chapter Quiz
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Chapter 15 – Drafting & Negotiating Contracts (2 Hours)
NC Statute of Frauds & Written Requirements
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Three Types of Auction Contracts
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Enforceability of Oral Contracts & Written Elements
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Chapter 15 – Drafting & Negotiating Contracts (2 Hours) – Chapter Quiz
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Chapter 16 – Agricultural Definitions & Requirements (2 Hours)
Livestock Auction Regulations & USDA Requirements
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Agricultural Math: Pricing by Head, Weight & Lot
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Farm Sales: Equipment, Crops & Real Property
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Chapter 16 – Agricultural Definitions & Requirements (2 Hours) – Chapter Quiz
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Chapter 17 – Law & Rules Deep Dive (2 Hours)
NCALB Board Composition, Powers & Procedures
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Licensing Fees, Timelines & Examination Requirements
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Apprentice Supervisor Standards & Recovery Fund
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CE Requirements & Reporting Obligations
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Chapter 17 – Law & Rules Deep Dive (2 Hours) – Chapter Quiz
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Chapter 18 – Probate & Estates (3 Hours)
NC Probate Process Overview
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Fiduciary Duties of Personal Representatives
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Agency Relationships in Estate Auctions
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Case Studies: Common Probate Auction Mistakes
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Chapter 18 – Probate & Estates (3 Hours) – Chapter Quiz
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Chapter 19 – Antiques & Glass Identification (2 Hours)
Introduction to Antique Identification & Valuation
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Glass Identification: Patterns, Makers & Value Indicators
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Grading, Condition Standards & Avoiding Misrepresentation
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Chapter 19 – Antiques & Glass Identification (2 Hours) – Chapter Quiz
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Chapter 20 – Cyber Security & Client Protection (2 Hours)
Data Security Fundamentals for Auctioneers
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NC Data Breach Notification Law – NCGS §75-65
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Phishing, Social Engineering & Payment Fraud
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Secure Payment Processing & PCI DSS Compliance
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Chapter 20 – Cyber Security & Client Protection (2 Hours) – Chapter Quiz
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Chapter 21 – Information Systems & AI (2 Hours)
Modern Auction Management Software
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How Search Engines & AI Language Models Work
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AI Tools for Auction Business Operations
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Chapter 21 – Information Systems & AI (2 Hours) – Chapter Quiz
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Chapter 22 – Sales Tax Requirements & Jewelry (2 Hours)
NC Sales Tax: Rates, Registration & Reporting
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Jewelry Identification: Precious Metals & Gemstones
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Precious Metals Pricing & Compliance
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Chapter 22 – Sales Tax Requirements & Jewelry (2 Hours) – Chapter Quiz
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Capstone & Final Exam Review (3 Hours)
Comprehensive Course Review
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State Examination Preparation Guide
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