Since 1948, WCA has instructed students in becoming standout auction professionals in all niches of the auction industry. At our core, our focus is to develop industry leaders.
Our team of prominent auction industry leaders are personally invested in your training at WCA and in developing your career in the auction industry.
This popular training, is a hybrid course offering a combination of online and in-person instruction that delivers a comprehensive foundation for a successful career in…
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Recognizing diverse professional development goals, Western College of Auctioneering offers online-only courses that empower you to explore the auction industry at your own pace. Designed…
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Western College of Auctioneering's Advanced Bid Calling Seminar will help you take your live bid call to the next level. Tailored for graduates of our…
View CoursesWe provide an overview of the auction industry as a whole. This means that we take a deep dive into a variety of the niches available across the industry. We offer targeted classes focused on specific aspects of the auction industry through our most popular 85-Hour Pre-Licensing Course, in addition to the Auction Industry Fundamentals Course.
Wondering if auction school is the right step for your professional development in the auction industry? Interested in what a career in the auction industry looks like? Curious what your state requires for auction licensing? This is a great place to start your auction journey! Check out our guide that walks through auctioneer license requirements by state and explore the other resources outlined below!
“I came here to improve my rodeo announcing skills and am leaving with that as well as with an interest in expanding my services into the charity, farm and contract auctioneering fields!”
“WCA will truly challenge you to be the best auctioneer you can possibly be. It's a great place to network with other people of similar mindsets in the industry. ”
“I learned more than I ever expected. The instructors were all so knowledgeable. I would recommend this class to anyone that has ever had a slight idea that they want to be an auctioneer. I am part of the family now.”
“WCA was able to give me the foundation to build on to start a successful career in the auction industry. Each instructor brought a different perspective and expertise. There is no doubt in my mind that WCA was the perfect place for me.”
“This was a very good course with professional instructors. Students of any talent or previous experience (or not) are treated fairly and enthusiastically encouraged. I would recommend this to anyone interested in the auction industry, not just bid calling.”
“I would recommend this course to anyone that is interested in the field of auctioneering! Great staff, tons of information in a low pressure surrounding.”
“Thank you and the whole crew of WCA for a great experience for myself. The four days were awesome and I feel like I could have taken in a few more for sure. I would personally like to thank you, for helping me get my chin/head up and projecting my voice as well as overall confidence. Thanks again for a GREAT experience and it was my pleasure to get to meet all of you at WCA as well as other great instructors.”
“I went to the school and had no real expectations. I was blown away with the leadership and experience. The instructors took a very complicated, difficult topic and skill and made it simple and manageable!”
“I didn't know if I really wanted to be an auctioneer when I first got here. Once I was here for a couple of days I got hooked. I had no clue how fun it was to rattle off numbers.”
“WCA was definitely one of the most rewarding experiences that I've ever had. I feel completely different than I did just ten days ago when we started class, in a good way that is. The training we received has been the best of the best. I wouldn't change a thing about my experience here even if I could. The amount of confidence I feel now is more than ever!”
