Course Provider Resources

1. Becoming an Approved Provider

USER GUIDE: Course Provider Application Process

PLEASE READ PRIOR TO SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION. Provides step-by-step instructions on how to complete the forms and submit the online application to become an approved course provider.

NMLS Course Provider Comprehensive Application

Application that will supplement the online form for applying to become an NMLS approved course provider.

2. Course Approval

USER GUIDE: NMLS Course Approval Application Process 2.0

Provides instructions and the details required to submit a course to NMLS for approval as well as how to establish and maintain course offerings.

NMLS Course Approval Form

Course Application form to supplement the online process for applying to have a course NMLS approved. Please complete and save electronically.

Functional Specification for Classroom Equivalent Courses

UPDATED 3/18/2010 - Details specific requirements associated with delivering classroom equivalent courses.

Functional Specification for Online Instructor-Led Courses

UPDATED 6/15/2010 - Details specific requirements associated with delivering Online Instructor-Led courses.

Functional Specification for Online CE Courses

Details specific requirements associated with delivering online self-paced CE courses. Final document with public comments received on draft document as of April 2010.

Process for Submitting Courses for Approval

Outlines the process flow and information required to submit an application to have a course evaluated for NMLS approval.

Process for Evaluating Courses

Outlines the process flow and specifications associated with approving a course including tracking, communication flows, etc.

3. Reporting Student Hours (Credit Banking)

USER GUIDE: Reporting of NMLS Approved Course Completions (Credit Banking)

Explains step-by-step how to submit or upload course completions into NMLS.

Process for Reporting Student Course Completions (Credit Banking)

Outlines the process flow and the information that will be required for a course provider to report that a student has completed a course.

4.Course Renewal

USER GUIDE: NMLS Approved Course Renewal Process

Provides step-by-step instructions on how to complete the forms and submit the online application in order to have an existing NMLS approved course renewed.

NMLS Approved Course Renewal Form

Course Renewal form to supplement the online process for an NMLS approved course. Please consult the USER GUIDE: NMLS Approved Course Renewal Process for steps on how to properly complete and submit the form.

Notices and Examples

Notice Regarding Guidance on Developing NMLS Approved CE Courses

NEW DOCUMENT - Provides guidance about how to develop courses that are intended to satisfy annual CE requirements.

State-Specific Education Requirements for CE courses in 2010

NEW DOCUMENT - Provides a listing which states require CE in 2010.

SAFE MLO Test Presentation

A PowerPoint presentation providers can give to inform students about the SAFE test and how to prepare for it.

Model Course PowerPoint

NEW DOCUMENT - Demonstrates and provides information on best practices for building PowerPoint presentations and submitting material for course approvals.

Model Course Syllabus

NEW DOCUMENT - An example of the type of syllabus required as part of every course submission. Note the time segmentation table.

NMLS Student Surveys Template

NEW DOCUMENT - A preview of the student surveys randomly distributed to students. Survey results are posted weekly in the NMLS Course Approval Portal

List of State-Specific Education Requirements and Priority List

Listing of state specific content and/or hours above the SAFE PE and CE minimum requirements.

Course Provider Instructor Guide

An example of an Instructor Guide containing the type of information NMLS will look for in evaluating an applicant to become an NMLS approved course provider.

Notice of SAFE Act Approved Topic List

Provides a list of which course topics NMLS considers to be acceptable for either pre-licensure or continuing education and which course topics it will not consider for approval.

Online Instructor-led Workshop Presentation

Slides from the workshops on the delivery of Online Instructor-led courses that were held on 11/11 and 12/9.

Course Naming Examples

Provides an example how to name pre-licensure and continuing education courses.

Policies

Policy on NMLS Approved Pre-Licensure and Continuing Education Classroom Formats and Standards

Defines the classroom formats and standards under which NMLS approved pre-licensure and continuing education courses may be offered.

Policy on Complaints

Outlines how NMLS will deal with complaints from students.

Policy on Criteria for Granting Approval for a Course to Become NMLS Approved

Defines the criteria that course must satisfy as a precondition to being listed as a “NMLS Approved” course.

Policy on Criteria for Granting Approval to Become an NMLS Approved Course Provider

Defines the criteria that a course provider must satisfy as a precondition to being listed as a “NMLS Approved” course provider.

Policy to Measure Student Achievement and Satisfaction

Provides an overview regarding NMLS’ role in measuring student achievement and satisfaction.

Policy on Use of NMLS Name in Course Marketing

Establishes when and how course providers who have been approved by NMLS may use the NMLS name, “NMLS Approved” statement, and/or “NMLS Approved” logo to promote and/or market course offerings.

Process for Approving Course Providers

Details the process flow and specifications associated with approving or denying a course provider application and an appeal process for denied applications.

Notice Regarding Online Tech Evaluation Form

Notice Regarding Technical Evaluation and Audit of Online PE Courses Provides a sample of the evaluation form used to complete the technical evaluation and audit of Online PE courses.