Xactimate 28 is currently the most universally accepted estimating program in use by insurance adjusters. Don't let lack of Xactimate experience slow down your CAT adjusting career!

Our Tactical Xactimate course is designed for the intermediate level computer user unfamiliar with Xactimate 28. This course will prepare you to get into the field and begin writing estimates. It will cover:

• Basic data entry and estimate set-up
• Estimate "structure" and proper order/grouping
• "Dimensioning" (building rooms and elevations with width/length/height)
• Basic Sketch functions (building rooms in Sketch)
• Line item entry and several item search strategies
• How to build an estimate that will get through file review (and file review will appreciate!)
• How to build an estimate that will cover the actual cost to rebuild
• "Speed-estimating" techniques: templates, macros and more!
• Advanced Sketch
  • Advanced Roof Sketch
  • Graphical Estimating (estimating items through Sketch interface)
  • Sketch Templates
  • Sub-Rooms
  • Multiple Levels
  • Ceiling Types
  • Saddles and Crickets
• Assembly Experts
• XactCentral
  • Admin to Estimate Relay
  • Multiple Reporting
  • Usage of Activity Diary
• Tokens: Creation and Usage
• Valuation
• Price List Editing

At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to write professional, comprehensive claims that'll make file-reviewers smile!

Our Xactimate classes are conveniently scheduled to follow our All-Lines Adjuster Licensing Course.

Xactimate Training Requirements

Students attending this two-day Xactimate 28 workshop are expected to furnish their own laptop. The system requirements are as follows:

• Operating System - Operating systems on which Xactimate 28 is supported include Windows® XP / Vista / 7; it will not run on a Mac
• Processor Speed - A dual core processor recommended (Single core processor of 1.5 GHz minimum supported; may limit performance and some features)
• Video Card - Open GL 2.0-compatible graphics with 512 MB of VRAM and latest drivers recommended (Open GL 2.0-compatible graphics with 128 MB of VRAM minimum supported; may limit performance and some features)
• Memory - 2-4 GB of RAM recommended (1 GB of RAM minimum supported; may limit performance and some features)
• Hard Drive - 10 GB of available hard drive space recommended. A 7200+ RPM drive is recommended (5 GB of available hard drive space is required to run Xactimate. A 5400 RPM drive is required).
• Monitor Resolution - Monitor resolution set at 1024x600 or higher required
• Connectivity - A broadband Internet connection si recommended. Internet access is required. Internet Explorer 7+ is required.
• Optical Drive - A DVD drive is required to install Xactimate from disc.
• Xactimate 28 Software - if you do not have a subscription to the software, you may download a 30-day demo here.

Note: This course assumes that students enter with a basic level of proficiency in computer skills. Typing, manipulation of a mouse (including click, drag, and drop maneuver), and familiarization with a windows-based operating system are required skills.

Other Benefits!

This course is accredited for 15 hours CEU in Texas, Florida, Louisiana, Indiana and Georgia.

If your schedule prevents you from attending our live Xactimate class, then take a look at our NEW Live Online Xactimate Training class.