Dealer Education
Iowa Used Motor Vehicle Dealer Education Law
LAW BECAME EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2007
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PRE-LICENSING
Applicants seeking to become a used motor vehicle dealer must take an 8 hour pre-licensing education class prior to obtaining a motor vehicle dealer's license.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Currently licensed used motor vehicle dealers who wish to retain their dealer license must take a 5 hour course , every two years, and prior to renewal.
INITIAL PHASE
The law became effective July 1st, 2007. Those who wish to remain as a used motor vehicle dealer in the state of iowa must take the required 5 hour continuing education class every two years and prior to license renewal. An applicant for renewal of a used motor vehicle dealer license who has met the pre-licensing education requirement within the preceding 24 months is exempt from the continuing education requirement for license renewal.
WHO MUST TAKE THE COURSE
At least one individual who is associated with the used motor vehicle dealer as an owner, principal, corporate officer, director or member or partner of a limited liability company or limited liability partnership shall complete the education program courses. Dealerships may send more than one individual to a class, however, certification will only be issued to the individuals described above. Identification may be required during the registration process. Payment will be required on a per person basis.
EXEMPTIONS
Motor vehicle rental companies having a national franchise; national motor vehicle auction companies; wholesale dealer only auction companies; used car dealerships owned by a franchise motor vehicle dealer; banks, credit unions, and savings and loan associations.
CLASS CONTENT
The educational programming will include, but not be limited to, the examination of federal and state laws applicable to the motor vehicle industry and federal and state regulations pertaining to used motor vehicle dealers.
PRE-REGISTRATION 
Des Moines Area Community College - Ankeny Campus, for class on January 11, 2010
To register call: 515-964-6800 or 800-342-0033. The registration operator will ask for the class name and section number, participant's social security number or date of birth, name, address, phone number and email address. Prepayment is required. Credit cards accepted Visa, MasterCard, Discover
Southeastern Community College - Burlington Campus, for class on January 15, 2010
To register call: 319-208-5375. The registration operator will ask for the class name and section number, participant's social security number or date of birth, name, address, phone number and email address. Prepayment is required. Credit cards accepted Visa, MasterCard, Discover
Iowa Western Community College - Council Bluffs Campus, for class on January 22, 2010
To register call: 712-325-3255 or 800-432-5852, ext. 3255. The registration operator will ask for the class name and section number, participant's social security number or date of birth, name, address, phone number and email address. Prepayment is required. Credit cards accepted Visa, MasterCard, Discover
North Iowa Area Community College, Mason City Campus, for class on January 25, 2010
To register call: 641-422-4358. The registration operator will ask for the class name and section number, participant's social security number or date of birth, name, address, phone number and email address. Prepayment is required. Credit cards accepted Visa, MasterCard, Discover
Iowa Valley Community College - Marshalltown Campus, for class on January 29, 2010
To register call: 641-752-4645 or 800-284-4823. The registration operator will ask for the class name and section number, participant's social security number or date of birth, name, address, phone number and email address. Prepayment is required. Credit cards accepted Visa, MasterCard, Discover
Iowa Central Community College - Fort Dodge Campus, for class on February 8, 2010
To register call: 800-362-2793, ext. 1292 or 515-574-1292. The registration operator will ask for the class name and section number, participant's social security number or date of birth, name, address, phone number and email address. Prepayment is required. Credit cards accepted Visa, MasterCard, Discover
Iowa Lakes Community College - Estherville Campus, for class on February 12, 2010
To register call: 800-252-5664. The registration operator will ask for the class name and section number, participant's social security number or date of birth, name, address, phone number and email address. Prepayment is required. Credit cards accepted Visa, MasterCard, Discover
Des Moines Area Community College - Ankeny Campus, for class on February 15, 2010
To register call: 515-964-6800 or 800-342-0033. The registration operator will ask for the class name and section number, participant's social security number or date of birth, name, address, phone number and email address. Prepayment is required. Credit cards accepted Visa, MasterCard, Discover
Kirkwood Center for Continuing Education(KCCE) - Cedar Rapids Campus, for class on February 19, 2010
To register call: 1-800-332-8833. The registration operator will ask for the class name and section number, participant's social security number or date of birth, name, address, phone number and email address. Prepayment is required. Credit cards accepted Visa, MasterCard, Discover
Indian Hills Community College - Ottumwa Campus, for class on February 22, 2010
To register call: 641-683-5249 or 800-346-4413. The registration operator will ask for the class name and section number, participant's social security number or date of birth, name, address, phone number and email address. Prepayment is required. Credit cards accepted Visa, MasterCard, Discover
Northwest Iowa Community College - Sheldon Campus, for class on March 12, 2010
To register call: 800-352-4907. The registration operator will ask for the class name and section number, participant's social security number or date of birth, name, address, phone number and email address. Prepayment is required. Credit cards accepted Visa, MasterCard, Discover
Des Moines Area Community College - Ankeny Campus, for class on March 15, 2010
To register call: 515-964-6800 or 800-342-0033. The registration operator will ask for the class name and section number, participant's social security number or date of birth, name, address, phone number and email address. Prepayment is required. Credit cards accepted Visa, MasterCard, Discover
Scott Community College, Urban Center - Davenport Campus, for class on March 19, 2010
To register call: 563-441-4100. The registration operator will ask for the class name and section number, participant's social security number or date of birth, name, address, phone number and email address. Prepayment is required. Credit cards accepted Visa, MasterCard, Discover
Lake Panorama National Resort & Conference Center - IIADA Convention, Panora, for class on March 19, 2010
To register call: 515-964-6800 OR 800-342-0033. The registration operator will ask for the class name and section number, participant's social security number or date of birth, name, address, phone number and email address. Prepayment is required. Credit cards accepted Visa, MasterCard, Discover
Southeastern Community College - Burlington Campus, for class on March 22, 2010
To register call: 319-208-5375. The registration operator will ask for the class name and section number, participant's social security number or date of birth, name, address, phone number and email address. Prepayment is required. Credit cards accepted Visa, MasterCard, Discover
FEES
The Iowa Department of Education has set the fees for the courses as follows:
Pre-licensing Course: $ 199.00 per person, includes instructional manual
Continuing Education Course: $ 149.00 per person, includes instructional manual
LATE ARRIVALS:
If you arrive more than 15 minutes late for a class the community college may ask that you reschedule
MULTIPLE DEALERSHIPS
A used motor vehicle dealer owning more than one dealership in Iowa is only required to attend one class for all of their licensed used motor vehicle dealerships. Please provide dealership location and dealer license number and the community college will issue the necessary certificates for multiple dealerships.
CERTIFICATION
A community college will issue a certificate of completion to each person who successfully completes a pre-licensing or continuing education course. The certificate must be posted conspicuously in the dealership.
TESTING
The course will not require testing.
REPORTING
The community colleges will transmit to the Iowa Department of Transportation the name of the dealership individual who took the course, the date, the required number of hours, the dealership name and other data as may be required.
WEATHER NOTES
During the winter months, inclement weather may cause college campuses or locations to close. Participants should listen to local radio stations for closing information specific to their scheduled class location.
Please Note: If a participant arrives more than 15 minutes late for the class the community college might ask that you register for a future class.
REGISTRATION
Dealers will be asked to provide the following information: the class name and section number, participant’s social security number, date of birth, name, address, phone number, e-mail and credit card information.
PRE-PAYMENT IS REQUIRED
Most colleges accept the following:
Visa/Mastercard/Discover/American Express
CLASS DATES / LOCATIONS
Des Moines Area Community College - Ankeny Campus  |
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To register call: 515-964-6800 or 800-342-0033. Payment is required upon registration. Mastercard, visa, or discover accepted. Company pay form available for registration at http://ce.dmacc.edu/. The registration operator will ask for the class name and section number, participants social security number or date of birth, name, address, phone number, e-mail address and credit card or company billing information. Food available in building 7 - bistro and building 5 cafeteria.
8 hour pre-licensing class: 8 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Please arrive at 7:45 a.m.
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| December 21, 2009 |
Des Moines Area Community College - Ankeny Campus
Building 19, Room No. 10
2006 South Ankeny Blvd.,
Ankeny, Iowa
8 hour Course - PROF 501 15335 - Pre-Licensing Course
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Des Moines Area Community College - Ankeny Campus |
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To Register Call: 515-964-6800 or 800-342-0033. Payment is required upon registration. MasterCard, Visa or Discover accepted. The registration operator will ask for the class name and section number, participants social security number or date of birth, name, address, phone number, e-mail address and credit card or company billing information.
8 Hour Pre-licensing Class: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. – Please arrive at 7:45 a.m.
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| January 11, 2010 |
Des Moines Area Community College - Ankeny Campus
Building 18, Room No.1
2006 South Ankeny Blvd.,
Ankeny, Iowa
8 hour Course - PROF 501 25576 - Pre-Licensing Course
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Southeastern Community College - Burlington Campus  |
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To register call 319-208-5375. Payment is required upon registration. Visa and MasterCard accepted. The registration operator will ask for the class name and section number, participant’s social security number or date of birth, name, address, phone number, e-mail address and credit card or company billing information.
5 hour continuing ed. class: 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. – Please arrive at 7:45 a.m.
AUTO DEALERS SURVIVAL GUIDE
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| January 15, 2010 |
Southeastern Community College
River Park Place
Room 103
610 N. 4th Street
Burlington, Iowa
5 hour Course -# 19474 - Continuing Ed Course
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Iowa Western Community College, Council Bluffs, Iowa |
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To Register call: 712-325-3255 or 800-432-5852, ext. 3255. Pre-payment is required. Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express accepted. The registration operator will ask for the class name and section number, participant’s social security number or date of birth, name, address, phone number, e-mail address and credit card or company billing information.
5 hour continuing ed class: 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.- Please arrive at 7:45 a.m.
BUY HERE PAY HERE OPERATIONS AND ADVERTISING RULES
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| January 22, 2010 |
Iowa Western Community College
2700 College Road
Looft Hall, Room # 006
Council Bluffs, Iowa
5 hour Course - Trade 99*84- Continuing Ed Course
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North Iowa Area Community College, Mason City Campus  |
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To Register Call: 641-422-4358. Pre-payment is required. MasterCard, Visa or Discover accepted. The registration operator will ask for the class name and section number, participant’s social security number or date of birth, name, address, phone number, e-mail address and credit card or company billing information.
5 hour continuing ed. class: 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Please arrive at 7:45 a.m.
DEALER RESPONSIBILITIES WORKING WITH CONSUMERS AND LENDERS
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| January 25, 2010 |
North Iowa Area Community College
Muse Norris Conference Center
500 College Drive
Mason City, Iowa
5 Hour Course: # 69910 – Continuing Ed Class
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Iowa Valley Community College, Marshalltown Campus  |
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To Register Call: 641-752-4645 or 800-284-4823. Pre-payment is required. MasterCard, Visa or Discover accepted. The registration operator will ask for the class name and section number, participant’s social security number or date of birth, name, address, phone number, e-mail address and credit card or company billing information.
5 hour continuing ed. class: 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Please arrive at 7:45 a.m.
ENVIRONMENTAL TRAINING FOR AUTO DEALERS
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| January 29, 2010 |
Iowa Valley Community College
3702 South Center Street
Room 608/610
Marshalltown, Iowa
5 Hour Course: BUP 2278 008 – Continuing Ed. Class
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Iowa Central Community College, Fort Dodge  |
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To Register Call: 800-362-2793, ext. 1292 or 515-574-1292. Pre-payment is required. Credit cards accepted: Visa, MasterCard and Discover. The registration operator will ask for the class name and section number, participant’s social security number or date of birth, name, address, phone number, e-mail address and credit card or company billing information.
5 hour continuing ed. class: 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Please arrive at 7:45 a.m.
AUTO DEALERS SURVIVAL GUIDE
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| February 8, 2010 |
Iowa Central Community College
Career Education Building, Room 108
One Triton Circle
Fort Dodge, Iowa
5 Hour Course: ZSR-101-FD02 - Continuing Ed Class
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Iowa Lakes Community College, Estherville |
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To Register Call: 800-252-5664. Pre-payment is required. Credit cards accepted: Visa, MasterCard and Discover. The registration operator will ask for the class name and section number, participant’s social security number or date of birth, name, address, phone number, e-mail address and credit card or company billing information.
5 Hour continuing ed class: 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Please arrive at 7:45 a.m.
AUTO DEALERS RESPONSIBILITIES WORKING WITH CONSUMERS AND LENDERS
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| February 12, 2010 |
Iowa Lakes Community College
300 South 18th Street
Room 74
Estherville, Iowa
5 Hour Course: # 26147 - Continuing Ed. Class
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Des Moines Area Community College - Ankeny Campus |
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To Register Call: 515-964-6800 or 800-342-0033. Payment is required upon registration. MasterCard, Visa or Discover accepted. The registration operator will ask for the class name and section number, participants social security number or date of birth, name, address, phone number, e-mail address and credit card or company billing information.
8 Hour Pre-licensing Class: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. – Please arrive at 7:45 a.m.
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| February 15, 2010 |
Des Moines Area Community College - Ankeny Campus
Building 18, Room No.1
2006 South Ankeny Blvd.,
Ankeny, Iowa
8 hour Course - PROF 501 25577 - Pre-Licensing Course
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Kirkwood Center for Continuing Education(KCCE), Cedar Rapids, Iowa  |
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To Register Call: 1-800-332-8833. Pre-payment is required. Credit card accepted: Visa, MasterCard, Discover. The registration operator will ask for the class name and section number, participants social security number or date of birth, name, address, phone number, e-mail address and credit card or company billing information.
5 Hour Continuing Ed Class: 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Please arrive at 7:45 a.m.
BUY HERE PAY HERE OPERATIONS & ADVERTISING RULES
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| February 19, 2010 |
Kirkwood Center for Continuing Education (KCCE)
7725 Kirkwood Blvd, S.W.
Room No. 123
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
5 Hour Course: CBAU-125-STO-01 - Continuing Ed. Class
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Indian Hills Community College - Ottumwa Campus  |
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To Register Call: 641-683-5249 or 800-346-4413. Pre-payment is required. Credit cards accepted: MasterCard, Visa and Discover. The registration operator will ask for the class name and section number, participant’s social security number or date of birth, name, address, phone number, e-mail address and credit card or company billing information.
5 Hour Continuing Ed Class: 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Please arrive at 7:45 a.m.
ENVIRONMENTAL TRAINING FOR AUTO DEALERS
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| February 22, 2010 |
Indian Hills Community College
Main Campus – 525 Grandview Ave.
Arts & Sciences Center, Room 154
Ottumwa, Iowa
5 Hour Course: 10/YR*REL*2903*501 - Continuing Ed Class
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Northwest Iowa Community College, Sheldon Campus  |
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To Register Call: 800-352-4907, ask for Continuing Education. Pre-payment is required. Credit cards accepted: Discover, MasterCard and Visa. The registration operator will ask for the class name and section number, participant’s social security number or date of birth, name, address, phone number, e-mail address and credit card or company billing information.
5 Hour Continuing Ed. Class: 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Please arrive at 7:45 a.m.
AUTO DEALERS SURVIVAL GUIDE
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| March 12 , 2010 |
Northwest Iowa Community College
Building C, Auditorium
603 W. Park Street
Sheldon, Iowa
5 Hour Course: # 18656 - Continuing Ed. Class
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Des Moines Area Community College - Ankeny Campus |
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To Register Call: 515-964-6800 or 800-342-0033. Payment is required upon registration. MasterCard, Visa or Discover accepted. The registration operator will ask for the class name and section number, participants social security number or date of birth, name, address, phone number, e-mail address and credit card or company billing information.
8 Hour Pre-licensing Class: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. – Please arrive at 7:45 a.m.
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| March 15, 2010 |
Des Moines Area Community College - Ankeny Campus
Building 18, Room No.1
2006 South Ankeny Blvd.,
Ankeny, Iowa
8 hour Course - PROF 501 25578 - Pre-Licensing Course
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Scott Community College, Urban Center, Davenport Campus  |
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To Register Call: 563-441-4100 Pre-payment is required. Credit cards accepted: Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express. The registration operator will ask for the class name and section number, participant’s social security number or date of birth, name, address, phone number, e-mail address and credit card or company billing information.
5 Hour Continuing Ed. Class: 8:00 am. until 1:00 p.m. Please arrive at 7:45 a.m.
ENVIRONMENTAL TRAINING FOR AUTO DEALERS
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| March 19 , 2010 |
Scott Community College, Urban Center - Davenport
Eastern Iowa Community College District - Davenport
Room 210
306 W. River Drive
Davenport, Iowa
5 Hour Class: # 77420 - Continuing Ed. Class
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Lake Panorama National Conference Center & Resort IIADA Convention. Panora, Iowa  |
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TO REGISTER CALL: DMACC 515-964-6800 OR 800-342-0033 OR REGISTER ON LINE AT http://www.dmacc.edu/conteddesc/autodealer.asp. Pre-payment is required. Credit cards accepted: Visa, MasterCard, Discover. The registration operator will ask for the class name and section number, participant’s social security number or date of birth, name, address, phone number, e-mail address and credit card or company billing information.
5 Hour Continuing Ed Class 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Please arrive at 8:45 a.m.
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| March 19 , 2010 |
Lake Panorama National Conference Center & Resort
Lake Panorama, Panora, Iowa – IIADA Convention
AUTO DEALERS SURVIVAL GUIDE - COURSE NO. CRN 26013 - Continuing Ed. Class
BUY HERE PAY HERE OPERATIONS & ADVERTISING RULES - COURSE NO. CRN 26010 - Continuing Ed. Class
DEALER RESPONSIBILITIES WORKING WITH CONSUMERS AND LENDERS - COURSE NO. CRN 26014 - Continuing Ed. Class
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Southeastern Community College, Burlington Campus |
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To Register Call: 319-208-5375 - Pre-payment is required. Credit cards accepted: Visa and MasterCard. The registration operator will ask for the class name and section number, participant’s social security number or date of birth, name, address, phone number, e-mail address and credit card or company billing information.
5 Hour Continuing Ed. Class: 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Please arrive at 7:45 a.m.
DEALER RESPONSIBILITIES WORKING WITH CONSUMERS & LENDERS
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| March 22, 2010 |
Southeastern Community College
River Park Place
Room 103
610 N. 4th Street
Burlington, Iowa
5 Hour Course: # 19475 - Continuing Ed. Class
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Dealer education class attendees will be able to pick the type of class they would like to attend during 2010. All classes will be held at the major community colleges throughout the state of Iowa. The IIADA website will always have updated information on these classes. If you have any questions, please call IIADA 641-755-4177. Dealer education information may be found on the various community college websites as well.
FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF PARTICIPANTS SOME CLASSES WILL BE “COMBO CLASSES” - BOTH PRE-LICENSING AND CONTINUING ED. CLASSES ON THE SAME DAY. OTHER LOCATIONS WILL OFFER ONLY THE 5 HOUR CONTINUING EDUCATION CLASS. MAKE SURE IF YOU ARE AN EXISTING DEALER THAT YOU ONLY TAKE THE 5 HOUR CLASS. THOSE WHO HAVE NEVER BEEN A DEALER BEFORE SHOULD TAKE THE 8 HOUR CLASS.
SPECIALTY CLASSES FOR 2010 ARE AS FOLLOWS:
1. AUTO DEALERS SURVIVAL GUIDE
CLASS WILL UPDATE DEALERS ON ANY NEW LAWS/RULES/REGULATIONS. DISCUSSION WILL BE HELD ON TIME 21 CHANGES. FTC RED FLAGS RULE COMPLIANCE WILL BE TAUGHT AND HOW TO PROPERLY DO DEALER PAPERWORK , TITLES AND HOW TO USE STANDARD DEALER FORMS AND THE DOT WEBSITE.
2. BUY HERE PAY HERE OPERATIONS AND ADVERTISING RULES
THIS CLASS WILL PROVIDE UPDATES TO DEALERS ON NEW LAWS, RULES AND REGULATIONS. ADDITIONALLY, IT WILL PROVIDE A THOROUGH PRESENTATION OF POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TO FOLLOW FOR A TOTALLY COMPLIANT BUY HERE PAY HERE OPERATION. THIS CLASS WILL ALSO INCLUDE ADVERTISING RULES AND REGULATION. SUBJECT MATTER WILL REVOLVE AROUND CONSUMER AND DEALER PROTECTION UNDER THE LAW.
3. DEALER RESPONSIBILITIES - WORKING WITH BANKS, CREDIT UNIONS, OTHER LENDING SOURCES, AND CONSUMERS
DEALERS WILL BE UPDATED REGARDING ANY NEW STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS, RULES AND REGULATIONS. REVIEW OF GRAMM-LEACH-BLILEY, SAFEGUARDS, RED FLAGS RULE, AND THE PATRIOT ACT. DEALERS WILL BECOME FAMILIAR WITH CONSUMER FINANCE RULES, REGULATIONS AND LAW AND WHAT LENDERS EXPECT OF DEALERS AND THEIR CUSTOMERS. BECOME FAMILIAR WITH THE LEGAL REQUIREMENTS OF SELLING SERVICE CONTRACTS AND WARRANTIES IN IOWA AND THE IMPORTANCE OF WORKING WITH REPUTABLE PROVIDERS. DEALERS WILL BE EXPOSED TO THE PROPER PAPERWORK TO USE WHEN WORKING WITH LENDERS.
4. ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING REGARDING, DNR, EPA AND DOT REQUIREMENTS FOR DEALERS.
CLASS WILL ALSO PROVIDE UPDATES TO DEALERS ON NEW LAWS, RULES AND REGULATIONS. CLASS WILL ALSO FAMILIARIZE DEALERS WITH BECOMING A BOAT, ATV AND SNOWMOBILE DEALER IF YOU HAVE A SERVICE DEPARTMENT, BODY SHOP, OR SALVAGE YARD IN YOUR DEALERSHIP THIS WOULD BE AN EXCELLENT CLASS TO TAKE.
CLASS TIME 
If a college is offering only the 5 hour course it will start at 8:00 a.m promptly. If a college is offering both the Pre-licensing course and the continuing education course the Pre-licensing class will start at 8:00 a.m and the continuing education course will start at Noon.
IIADA ENCOURAGES THOSE WHO HAVE NEVER TAKEN ANY TYPE OF EDUCATIONAL OR DEALER TRAINING COURSES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 8 HOUR COURSE BECAUSE OF THE VALUABLE INFORMATION YOU WILL BE GIVEN. THOSE WHO HAVE HAD PRIOR EDUCATIONAL TRAINING REGARDING DEALERSHIPS MAY OPT FOR THE 5 HOUR COURSE.
INSTRUCTORS
IIADA WILL PROVIDE THE INSTRUCTORS FOR THESE COURSES AND THOSE CHOSEN AS INSTRUCTORS WILL, WHEN POSSIBLE, BE CURRENT OR FORMER DEALERS. ADDITIONALLY, SOME INSTRUCTORS WILL COME FROM THE REGULATORY SIDE OF THE INDUSTRY.