Course Provider Resources 

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.

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

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

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

Effective 10/25/2010 Course application form for online instructor-led courses.

Effective 10/25/2010 Course Application form for online self-pace courses. Applies only to CE courses.

Effective 11/9/2010 Course Application form for Classroom Equivalent courses.

*NEW* - 2012 Comprehensive Functional Specification for all NMLS courses.

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

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.

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.

Provides step-by-step instructions on how to complete the Course Provider Renewal Application package.

Provider Renewal form to supplement the NMLS Course Provider Renewal process. Please consult the USER GUIDE: Course Provider Renewal Application Process for steps on how to properly complete and submit the form.

*New 9/30/11* – provides background information and details for how to submit and properly credit bank Late CE courses

Listing of the updated issues, both open and closed, regarding complaints and procedural issues of approved course providers.

Results of the latest survey results can be found here.

Demonstrates and provides information on best practices for citing federal and state laws and regulations and providing references for sources in both texts and slide presentations. All NMLS approved courses are required to cite sources.

Notice Regarding NMLS Actions to Ensure Compliance with 2 Year Rule. The 2 year rule does not allow an MLO to take the same CE course 2 years in a row.

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

Provides easy instructions that course providers can share with students or post on their web sites on how to enroll and schedule an appointment for the MLO SAFE test.

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

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

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

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

A chart of State-specific PE and CE requirements for 2011.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Outlines how NMLS will deal with complaints from students.

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

UPDATED 5/1/2011.Defines the criteria that a course provider must satisfy as a precondition to being listed as a “NMLS Approved” course provider.

Establishes the requirements and timeframes associated with reporting course completions to NMLS.

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

Outlines the process flow and information required to submit an application to have a course evaluated for approval. Includes course category and course naming conventions.

Details the process flow and specifications associated with approving or denying a course provider application.

UPDATED 5/1/2011.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.