# Academy

Courses from ITINAgents. Pass the exam to earn a certificate of completion.

## Foundations

- [ITIN basics: what it is and how to apply](https://itinagents.fyi/academy/itin-basics-for-applicants.md): Learn what an ITIN is, who needs one, what Form W-7 asks for and the three ways to send an application, so you can read an acceptance agent listing and plan your next step.

## Practitioner

- [Choose and work with an ITIN acceptance agent](https://itinagents.fyi/academy/choose-an-itin-acceptance-agent.md): A practical method to choose between a certifying acceptance agent and an acceptance agent, check an agent on the IRS list, prepare for the interview and ask the right questions before you pay.

## Specialist

- [Harder ITIN cases: dependents, applicants abroad and renewals](https://itinagents.fyi/academy/itin-dependents-renewals-and-abroad.md): IRS rules for ITIN cases that need extra documents or steps: dependents who must prove US residency, applicants outside the US, expired ITINs and the switch to a Social Security number.

Also on the [web page](https://itinagents.fyi/academy).