Designation Pathways
PRC to ARM to CPCU
As you start your career, there’s no better time to develop the skills necessary to star in a rewarding career as you build industry knowledge, take control of your career path, and accelerate your success. Be sure to have the right partner supporting you along the way. The Institutes Agent & Broker Group is here to help grow your skills and build your knowledge as you become the consultative partner your clients demand. All courses and Micro-Certs in the PRC, ARM, and CPCU programs are 100% online. Access your courses when and where you want and complete your studies at your pace.
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Professional Risk Consultant (PRC)
As you start a new career, there’s no better time to set yourself up to be the super hero of your career than now. Develop the skills necessary to star in a rewarding career as you build industry knowledge, take control of your career path, and accelerate your success with the PRC program.
Associate in Risk Management (ARM)
Your clients turn to you as a source of risk management expertise. Guide them as they explore the best methods to uncover their weaknesses and build resilient organizations.
CPCU
CPCU after your name communicates knowledge, leadership, and confidence. From navigating complex policy choices, to determining loss coverage, to proving ROI with knowledge of profitability ratios and interest rate calculations, you will understand outcomes and your clients can trust your understanding of managing risks.
Accredited Adviser in Insurance (AAI)
Establishing yourself as a leader in the insurance industry takes dedication, strong skills, and a solid knowledge base. Build your skills and knowledge as you build your business – and future with the AAI designation.
Associate in Insurance (AINS)
You’re taking the first steps to build your career in the insurance industry. Increase your potential by not only learning, but mastering the essentials required to succeed. Position yourself for a successful career by earning the AINS designation.
ACSR
Take your career further by deepening your knowledge of insurance products and building your client-centric skillset. Achieve these goals and more as you earn Micro-Certs and The Institutes Designations Accredited Customer Service Representative™ (ACSR™).
Employee Benefits Certificates
Better understand employee benefits so you can serve your clients with these courses in health care, retirement, and general benefits. We partner with the International Foundation of Employee Benefits Plans (IFEBP) to offer this valuable content.
Health Plans & Products, Foundations I
Build your foundational knowledge and skills with this comprehensive certificate program covering health care and prescription plans, the ACA and HIPPA, and delivery models.
Health Plans & Products, Foundations II
Explore programs clients can implement to promote employee wellness and savings tools including HSA, HRA, and FSA accounts.
Health Plan Laws & Regulations
Expand your knowledge of the complex laws and regulations that surround health plans and their impact on your clients.
Accelerated Health Benefit Topics
Develop an enhanced mastery of the complexities of Social Security and FMLA and methods to minimize productivity losses as a result of employee leave.
Life and Retirement Essentials
Sharpen your knowledge of life- and retirement-focused products to offer a full range of employee benefits to your clients.
Micro-Cert Courses
The Institutes offer curated collection of concentrated, topic-focused Micro-Cert courses to help sharpen your skills and advance your knowledge as you explore key facets of the risk insurance industry and develop your career path and focus.
Closing Commercial Coverage Gaps
.Dive into how to best serve your clients and close commercial coverage gaps to reduce risks. Familiarity with standard commercial lines products is helpful in the completion of this course, but not required.
Helping Clients Prepare for the Worst
.Explore disaster coverages and develop skills to categorize property, sources of risk, and how to value physical property.
Understanding Supplemental Personal Lines
.Understand what personal lines cover and where your clients may be exposed to risk. Familiarity with standard personal lines products is helpful in the completion of this course, but not required.
Managing Clients' Cyber Risks
.Explore the variety of cyber risks clients are exposed to whether they are sole proprietorships or large corporations.
Leading and Coaching Skills
.Learn the essentials of recruiting, developing, and leading your team as you explore emotional intelligence, motivational methods, and the keys to managing virtual teams.
Identifying Commercial Clients' Risks
.Understand of risk classifications and categories to collaborate with your clients as you manage their risk and build resilient organizations.
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