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At The Institutes, we provide educational support, resources and leading research to help those in risk management and insurance better serve the public.
Our knowledge solutions are tailored to your area of focus and experience level and include The Institutes Designations programs like the CPCU®, certificates and professional development programs, online courses and continuing education opportunities.
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We work on a global scale as the leading provider of education and research. Through our affiliates, we are able to help learners succeed, with risk management and insurance professional development offerings aimed at every stage of their career.
- 86,000+ Unique students served a year
- 343,000+ Have earned designations worldwide through The Institutes
- 14,700+ annual designation and certificate program completers
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New Designation! Gain Skills to Help Clients with Hard-to-Place Risks
Together with Target Markets Program Administrators Association (TMPAA), The Institutes Designations introduces a new offering for Program Administrators and Specialists. As you complete Program Business Professional™ (PBP™) courses, you will build relationships with key stakeholders, help clients with hard-to-place risks, and earn valuable credibility with insurers.
Learn More About PBP Today! New Designation! Gain Skills to Help Clients with Hard-to-Place Risks“Every course has benefited my career in some fashion. Many times when making a decision on a promotion, your education will help in making you the more desired choice for the position you are going for.”
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Tracie Warder CPCU, AU, AINS Commercial Farm Ranch Consultant at American Family Insurance
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Trending Solutions
Gain the skills you need to effectively manage risk, strategically solve business challenges, and elevate your career by enrolling in our most popular courses and programs, or try one of our free sample courses to see if a program is the right fit for you.
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Online AIDA Micro-Course
Try the Associate in Insurance Data Analytics program for free with this sample course. You'll start developing the skills you need to boost your Data IQ and speak the language of data.
Price: $99
Insurance Essentials
Gain a basic understanding of risk management and insurance concepts. Learn key terms and definitions, understand the different types of insurance, and explore how insurance affects society and the economy.
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As someone interested in risk management and insurance, you're critical to helping families and businesses overcome the unexpected. It’s our job to help you succeed. That’s why you can count on us for insight, inspiration, and support. No matter where you are in your career, we’re here to help you take the next step.
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