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Sample Courses in This Path
Free Micro-Course
Preparing for Loss Events in a Changing World
- Topics
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- Understanding How Insurers Operate
- The Digitization of Insurance
- Controlling Causes of Property Loss
- Analyzing Commercial Liability Loss Exposures
- The Residential Risk Management Environment
- Average Completion Time
- 30-60 Minutes
100% Online Learning
Case studies, videos, and simulated exams help you retain critical knowledge.
CPCU for Today’s Busy Professional
100% Online Learning
The interactive online CPCU offers an all-new way of learning that fits your schedule and helps you retain critical concepts with:
- Conversational content reflecting evolving trends
- Case studies that apply new concepts to the real world
- Knowledge checks and practice quizzes to check your understanding
- A simulated exam, proven to better prepare students for the actual exam
Study Options and Pricing
Choose the study option that works best for you.
Study Options
Choose the course materials that work best for you, then complete your exam virtually.
ONLINE + COURSE BOOK
Get unlimited access to all online content, plus a printed course book to supplement your learning.
Package includes:
- Online course
- Assignment-level quizzes
- Unlimited practice exams
- A simulated, timed credentialing exam
- Printable workbook*
ONLINE ONLY
This package includes unlimited access to online content, as well as:
- Online course
- Assignment-level quizzes
- Unlimited practice exams
- A simulated, timed credentialing exam
- Printable workbook*
* All CPCU core courses now include a printable workbook as an additional exam-prep tool.
What You Walk Away With
The skills and knowledge you need to stay on top of emerging risks and advance your career.
What You Walk Away With
An elevated view of the risk management and property-casualty landscape
Plan better for the unanticipated, and know which risk treatment strategies, coverage strategies, and financial planning tools will gain the maximum benefits. A broad understanding of coverage, reinsurance, claims and risk control helps you make smart decisions to protect your business, minimize risk, and increase profitability.
Cutting-edge knowledge and the skills to share it
With insights on how data and technology are transforming business and impacting risk, you can offer the nuanced recommendations needed to achieve business goals.
Credibility and respect
The ARM and CPCU after your name communicate leadership and confidence. From assessing and anticipating risks to proving ROI with knowledge of profitability ratios and rate calculations, you understand outcomes and can be trusted to mitigate risk.
A global community
Every CPCU becomes part of a vast community of engaged professionals. Together, you can explore new ideas and opportunities, address challenges, and leverage an active network to enhance your career and build your future.
Complete and pass the exam for these core courses. After completing your first three courses, you'll complete your ARM designation.
Identify one specialty area and complete all three of those courses within the Commercial or Personal track. Concentration courses cannot be combined outside of your chosen specialty track.
Commercial Track
- CPCU 551: Addressing Commercial Property Risk
- CPCU 552: Addressing Commercial Liability Risk
- CPCU 553: Understanding Personal Insurance and Finance
Personal Track
Choose one elective connected to your interests and career goals:
Ethical behavior is essential in risk management and insurance. Complete Ethics 312: Ethical Guidelines for CPCU, which provides a framework for making decisions and is offered at no cost.
Additional Resources
Start Your Learning Journey
Do you want to advance your career and become a leader in your field? Then it’s time to pursue a designation from The Institutes.
Conquer Exam Day
We understand that exam day can be stressful, so we’ve put together this overview of what you can expect.
Leverage Your New Skills
Highlighting and displaying your achievement is critical for opening up networking and business opportunities.
My Courses
When you're working toward your educational goals, it's important to stay focused and create a schedule that works for you.
That’s why you can quickly and easily access your online courses online, anytime, so you can get what you need to develop the skills your role requires.
Within your online course you will have access to:
- Course assignments
- Glossary of key terms
- Practice exams and more
Is a Designation Worth It?
If you have questions about whether to pursue a designation versus an MBA, why our students choose The Institutes Designations programs, or where to begin, we’ve got the answers! Download our guide, “Take Your Career to the Next Level,” to learn why a designation is worth the investment.
Not Ready for the ARM Path to CPCU?
We've got you covered. Try one of these to get started and gain the skills you need to advance your career.
Associate in Insurance
.Select the program path that matches your career goals and gain foundational knowledge in risk management and insurance.
Associate in Risk Management
.Distinguish yourself by learning how to apply a holistic, strategic approach to risk assessment and treatment by focusing on optimizing the risks inherent to organizations.