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Course:

IRWA Skills of Expert Testimony

SAP Course Number:

78TECH400933

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Right-of-Way/Acquisition/Appraisal



Class Schedule


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General Information

Summary:
IRWA Skills of Expert Testimony is facilitated by an attorney and/or an experienced appraiser. The situations faced by the expert witness are analyzed through extensive use of simulations based on actual cases, creating a unique learning situation

Learning Outcomes:
U Upon completion of the course, participants will be knowledgeable of:
• What to consider when hiring a witness and when accepting an assignment
• How to handle discovery and exchange of information
• What you need to know about a jury
• Ways to handle qualifications
• Techniques of direct testimony
• The “do’s and don’ts” of displays
• Techniques of effective cross-examination

Teaching Method:
Classroom Training

Target Audience:
right-of- way professionals or individuals who are appraisers or non-appraisers, and who are in need of practical skills to use during cross-examination and/or testimony in court related to acquisition and appraisal activities

Final Exam:
Yes



Continuing Education Credits



Awarding continuing education credits (PDH/CEU/CEH) to a training course or other training event does not imply or guarantee that the training course/event is approved by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Land Surveyors.

According to Pennsylvania Act 25, “Credit determination for activities…shall be the responsibility of the licensee.  Continuing professional competency obtained by a licensee should maintain, improve or expand skills or knowledge obtained prior to initial licensure, including law and ethics applicable to the profession, or develop new and relevant skills and knowledge.”

For informational purposes only:1 CEU is equal to 10 hours of instruction
1 CEH is equal to 1 hour of instruction



Course Contact Information

                    For technical questions regarding this course, contact the following...
Name:
Kimberly Rice
Phone:
(717) 783-4722
Email:
kirice@pa.gov

                    For general questions about the Training Calendar (such as those regarding schedules,
                    locations, instructors or registrations), see Contact Information in specific classes.
 
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On 10/03/17 At 02:17 PM
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On 12/12/17 At 09:42 AM