Built on a Legacy. Focused on What’s Next.
Great auctioneers aren’t born. They’re built.
And for decades, the National Auction Association has been at the center of that transformation.
Where It Started
Long before NAA Education became what it is today, one thing was clear: this industry needed a higher standard.
In 1976, the Auction Marketing Institute (AMI) was founded to deliver advanced auction education. It quickly became the premier training ground for auctioneers who wanted to take their skills seriously.
For years, AMI and the National Auction Association worked alongside each other, serving the same mission from different angles.
A Defining Moment
In the early 2000s, leadership made a bold decision.
Instead of operating separately, NAA and AMI merged to strengthen the future of auction education and ensure long-term impact for the profession.
That merger, completed in 2003, didn’t just combine organizations.
It unified a vision: to create the gold standard for auction education.
What That Means Today
Today, NAA Education is more than a program. It’s the engine behind professional growth in the auction industry.
From foundational learning to advanced designations, every offering is built to help auctioneers perform at a higher level.
You’ll find NAA Education in:
- Industry-leading designation programs like CAI, AARE, BAS, and CES
- The Auction Institute® and online learning
- Live education at Conference & Show
- Advanced summits and specialty training events
- Ongoing continuing education that supports licensing and growth
Designed for Real-World Impact
This isn’t theoretical training.
It’s education built by auctioneers, for auctioneers, focused on what actually works in the field.
- How to win more business
- How to serve clients at a higher level
- How to adapt as the industry evolves
The goal is simple:
Give you the skills and confidence to perform better, compete stronger, and grow faster.
Guided by the Industry
NAA Education is led by a dedicated committee of experienced professionals who ensure every program remains relevant, rigorous, and valuable.
Because education should never stand still.
And neither should you.
Keep Building Your Edge
The best auctioneers never stop learning.
They invest in themselves, their skills, and their future.
NAA Education is how they do it.
Questions?
Contact the NAA Education team:
📞 (913) 541-8084
📧 [email protected]