Xactimate Class Overview
This two-day course will cover certification requirements for both Level 1 and Level 2 Xactimate certification.
- Day one will cover Level 1: Xactimate fundamentals
- Day two will cover Level 2: Xactimate proficiency
- Laptop with external mouse required
Students will learn to master the fundamental concepts and use intermediate level proficiency practices to increase efficiency, productivity and accuracy. This comprehensive program is suitable for beginners and seasoned professionals,
Ideal for: Technicians, business owners and managers, contractors, and property managers.
Class Schedule - Zoom / Live Stream
The following schedule applies to all days of training.
- 8:00 AM - check-in
- Class begins 30 min after check-in
- 4:00 PM - class ends
This is a Live Stream / Online training. Each student is required to have their own computer with a web cam and audio connection. Students are expected to be on camera and fully engaged in class each day.
Zoom/Class Login information will be sent via email approximately 48 hours before class begins.
Digital Class Resources
After enrolling you will receive detailed instructions to prepare for the class including access to the class modules that need to be printed prior to class.
If you need assistance with your digital class resources, please contact AG Pro Training at support@agprotraining.com.
You must be registered & logged in to access.
What Makes this Class Different from Other Xactimate Trainings?
This course is specifically designed to help restoration contractors, owners, and project managers learn how to use Xactimate software to get paid faster!
Unlike other classes that just "teach you how to push buttons," your course instructor brings more than a decade-worth of experience running a restoration company, so you get instruction that is specific to water and fire loss jobs. You will see real-world examples and go in-depth on how to do 3D imaging and billing best practices.
In short, this course is designed help restorers streamline their estimating process, maximize earning potential, and get paid faster on every job!
Requirements for Class
- A Windows-based PC laptop with the Xactimate desktop (X1) software pre-installed and activated — Note: Xactimate does not run on Mac computers. If you use a Mac, you will need to run a virtual Windows environment, which is not recommended for this class due to performance issues.
- An external mouse is required – trackpads and touchscreens are not sufficient for navigating Xactimate effectively.
- A dual monitor setup is essential for online classes — One screen will be used for the Xactimate software, and the other will display the digital training book and instructor guidance. Trying to switch between screens on a single monitor will significantly hinder your ability to follow along and complete exercises.
Xactimate Certification
The Xactimate Level 1 and Level 2 certification exams are provided directly by Xactimate and are purchased separate from this course. Please go HERE for more information and to purchase exam certification.
What's Covered in Class
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The Level 1 Certified individual will be required to demonstrate that the following learning objectives have been met:
- Demonstrates understanding of the 4-step estimating process, connecting to XactAnalysis, downloading assignments, Projects tab, Control Center.
- Demonstrates understanding of Claim Information including: insured name, multiple addresses/phone numbers, estimator/reference info, policy/claim info, deductible, price list, tax jurisdiction, activity defaults, overhead and profit, company header.
- Can complete and print an estimate in Xactimate.
- Demonstrates understanding of Sketch windows, Tools, Search pane, Sketch workspace, Items section, View Tools, Plan View, Zoom to Selection, Zoom In, Zoom to Extents, Pan Tool, 3-D View.
- Demonstrates understanding of Room Features, such as Wall Handle, Wall Thickness, Interior/Exterior Dimensions, Room Properties, Ceiling Type/Height, Square Break Tool, Custom Staircase Tool, Doors, Windows, Sign/Click and Drag method, Deduct Openings, Missing Walls, Basic Room Variables F, PF, W, WC, C PC.
- Demonstrates understanding of Estimate Items, Quick Entry, Grouping, Search/ Macros, Category code, Selector code, Activity, Description, Calculation, Unit Price, Unit of Measure, Click for Detail, Reference/Keyword Search, Home Link, Predictive Text.
- Demonstrates understanding of marking an estimate “Completed,” required information, changing estimate status to “Completed,” Print Options, View/Print Reports, Export/Email PDF File, types of Estimate Reports.
- Demonstrates understanding of Measurement View, Measurement Locks, Roof Annotations, Roof Tool, Roof Properties, Roof Types, such as Gable, Flat/Shed, Hip, Partial Hip, Dutch Hip, Half Hip, Gambrel, Barrel, Turret, Manual, Square Break Tool, Roof Overbuild, Roof Subgroup, basic roof variables SQ, SF, P, R.
- Demonstrates understanding of the Projects tab, Xactimate Help, Data Transfer, Sharing/Copying Data such as estimates, price lists, and macros.
- Demonstrates understanding of the three methods for updating prices, price list updates, naming convention of a price list.
The Level 2 Certified individual will be required to demonstrate that the following learning objectives have been met:
- Demonstrates understanding of Claim Info, Contact Manager/Import from Contacts, Parameters, Depreciation Options, Tokens, Opening and Closing Statements.
- Demonstrates understanding of Room Properties, Relation to Level, Ceiling Type, Orientation Tool, Sketch Staircases, Square Break Tool (click + drag method), Vertex Tool, Wall Tool, Reference Areas and Blocks, Missing Wall, Room Variables LL, HH, SH, V.
- Demonstrates understanding of Multiple Levels, Level Properties, Sketch Options (measurements, font size, reset window views, keyboard shortcuts), Sketch Images Window/Add/Load Digital Images, Sketch Image Reference, Annotation Ribbon.
- Demonstrates understanding of Grouping Members (Append, Insert, Attach), Quick Entry, Search for Line Items, Retrieve Scope, Coverage Association, Depreciation Options, Dwelling Coverages, Activity Information, Miscellaneous Items, Line Item Attachments, Subvariables/Calculations, Calculate Waste (F*1.15), Global Changes Wizard.
- Demonstrates understanding of Estimating from Sketch, Estimating Windows, Searching for Line Items, Selecting Surface Areas, Adding Items Graphically, Floor Covering Tools, Sketch Items List.
- Demonstrates understanding of Estimate Items Window, Quick Entry Method, Quick Entry Navigation, Column identification.
- Demonstrates understanding of Estimating in Sketch, Item Information Window, Common Roofing Materials, Adding Roofing Line Items in Sketch, Calculating Waste for Roofing Shingles, Manually Calculating Waste SQ*1.15.
- Demonstrates understanding of Locking/Unlocking Roof Measurements, Roof Properties (Roof Rafters, Ridge, Span), Multiple Roof Slopes and Shapes, Roof Overbuilds, Commercial Roof Shapes, Roof Variables VAL, HIP, EAVE, RAKE.
- Demonstrates understanding of Elevation Grouping Member, Dimensioning an Elevation, Adding Line Items to Grouping Members, Variables Association, Reference Search on Exterior.
- Demonstrates understanding of Change Estimate Status from In Progress to Completed, Complete, Submit Required Information, Correct Inspection Violations, Mark Estimate Completed, Print Report, Upload Assignment.
- Demonstrates understanding of Project Preview, Duplicating/Copying Projects, Quick Copy, Merge Projects, Save and Save As, Re-sequence Line Numbers, Recycle Bin, Project Defaults.
- Demonstrates understanding of Download Historical Price Lists, Provide Pricing Feedback, Components, Supporting Events, Labor Minimums vs. Base Service Charges, Price Changes.
- Demonstrates understanding of Creating Macros, Retrieving Macros, Pre-built Macros in Sketch, Sketch Templates (use existing, rotate, flip).
- Demonstrates understanding of Data Transfer types, such as projects, price lists, company headers, model statements, contacts, and references; Version Compatibility, Transfer Type: Folder, XactAnalysis, Cloud, Can drag and drop (send) data, Can choose to skip, merge/rename, or overwrite items.
- Demonstrates understanding of Print Reports, Estimate Reports, Info Tab, Print Options, Line Item Detail, Sketch Images, Claim Reports, Documents, Report Macros, Uploaded Documents, Additional Options, Language Selection, Take-off Reports, Print Images on Report.
Meet Your Instructor
Mike Brill
Mike Brill is a nationally recognized expert in the restoration industry with over 20 years of hands-on experience and leadership. He is an Xactimate Certified Trainer (XCT) with a Level 3 certification and has personally written and negotiated over $40 million in estimates ranging from residential claims to complex commercial losses.
Mike holds multiple Master IICRC certifications in Water Restoration, Fire & Smoke Restoration, and Textile Cleaning, and is also certified in Large Loss Mastery—a distinction that underscores his ability to manage and execute high-stakes, multi-layered restoration projects.
He is the founder and President of XCEL Restoration Academy, where he provides personalized Xactimate training, operational consulting, and team development for restoration companies across the country. Known for his straightforward, real-world teaching style, Mike excels at bridging the gap between textbook knowledge and field application.
In addition to his work at XCEL, Mike currently serves as the Reconstruction Manager at Frontier Services Group in Houston, TX, where he builds scalable systems, leads cross-functional teams, and oversees high-volume project execution.
Whether you’re new to Xactimate or looking to refine advanced estimating skills, Mike brings the depth, clarity, and experience to help you level up and win more profitable jobs.