CPCU Matriculation

The matriculation process ensures you meet the education, experience, and ethics requirements that are essential to earn the Institutes Designations CPCU.

CPCU Matriculation upholds the integrity of the designation by ensuring that CPCU candidates meet the education, experience, and ethical standards of being a CPCU. It includes:

A series of online modules to help you understand and apply the CPCU Canons
A 10-question multiple choice quiz to test your knowledge on the CPCU Canons, that can be taken more than once if needed
Digital forms and agreements to verify your 2 years of professional experience, as well as your commitment to uphold the ethical standards of being a CPCU

It is 100% online and typically takes students 1-2 hours to complete. You'll have access to the materials for one year and can complete them any time during your CPCU journey.

The Why Behind CPCU Matriculation

For over 100 years, CPCU has been built and maintained on the foundation of education, experience, and ethics. Students who earn their CPCU must complete the required CPCU courses and exams, validate 2 years of experience in risk management or insurance, and commit to upholding the ethical standards of being a CPCU.

Education Complete the required CPCU courses and exams to become a CPCU

Experience Confirm that you've met the 2-year risk management or insurance experience requirement

Ethics Validate your commitment to ethical behavior as a risk and insurance professional

CPCU Matriculation is a requirement to earning the CPCU designation, and includes content covering the CPCU Canons, as well as digital forms that validate your professional experience and ethical standards. It can be completed any time throughout your CPCU journey, and only takes 1-2 hours.

Course Level: (New)
Language(s): English
Average Completion Time: 1-2 Hours

Topics: Understanding and Applying the CPCU Canons

CPCU Canons Quiz

CPCU Matriculation Forms & Agreements

Frequently Asked Questions

What counts as professional experience, and why do I need it?
The required 2 years of professional experience show your commitment to the risk management and insurance field, and adds to your on-the-job experience gained as a CPCU. You may also gain your professional experience as you earn your CPCU.

Examples of acceptable types of experience include the below:
- Insurance sales and related services
- Insurance activities and services such as, but not limited to, claim handling, reinsurance, and underwriting
- Insurance support functions performed for a firm or department primarily engaged in insurance or if performed by a non-insurance firm in support of an insurance firm or firms
Does the experience requirement need to be met before I purchase CPCU Matriculation?

No, your experience doesn't have to be completed before you purchase CPCU Matriculation. You may still accrue your 2 years of professional experience as you work toward earning your CPCU, but you only have 1 year to access your CPCU Matriculation so be sure to plan accordingly.
What does the matriculation fee cover?

The matriculation fee covers the process of validating your ethical, educational, and experience requirements, which you complete through the assignments and quiz covering the CPCU Canons and digital forms.
Once I pay the fee, how do I access the materials?

You can access your CPCU Matriculation materials by logging into your account, and going to your My Courses and Exams.
Can I earn CPCU without matriculating?

No, you cannot earn CPCU without completing CPCU Matriculation.
How can I learn more about the CPCU Canons?

You can read a brief overview of the nine canons or view the full Canons and CPCU Code of Professional Conduct to learn more.

CPCU Matriculation

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