Sample the ARM Path to CPCU
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Sample Courses in This Path
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Online ARM Micro-Course
- Topics
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- The Evolution of Risk Treatment
- The Risktech Ecosystem
- Managing Supply Chain Risk
- Organizational Culture’s Influence
- Average Completion Time
- 30-60 Minutes
Gain On-the-Job Skills
Use the skills you gain to grow as a leader in your organization.
What You'll Gain With the ARM Path to CPCU
- Learn how to use the risk management process to empower an organization to confront threats and help maximize opportunities
- Speak the language of data scientists, risk specialists, and other experts to create a holistic understanding of an organization’s risk
- Mitigate the impact of losses on an organization’s bottom line by developing holistic risk management strategies
- Confidently answer internal and external stakeholder questions with a legal understanding of insurance policies
- Use ratios and monetary calculations to determine the financial impact of potential strategies
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Students who take the CPCU simulated exam score 2-3 points higher on CPCU exams.
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Printed Course Book
Use the printed course book as a tangible resource you can highlight and make notes in to help you retain key principles.
Printable Study Outline
Perfect for taking notes, the printable study outline has key points for each assignment and review questions (and answers!) to help you test your knowledge as you move through the course.
Practice Quizzes
Quickly see where your knowledge gaps are with online practice quizzes for each assignment and for the full course. And bonus – you can take them as many times as you want.
Simulated Exam
Designed to give you the full experience of your final exam, the simulated exam is a timed exam that you can only take once. It mimics the exam structure and level of questions you’ll find on the actual exam. Students who take their Institutes simulated exam pass their exams at higher rates than students who don’t.
Flashcards & Discussion Boards
Use flashcards and discussion boards to help you retain key terms and reinforce what you're learning in the course.
ARM Path to CPCU At A Glance
Gain skills you can use right away with the ARM Path to CPCU designation. This program includes:
- 8 courses, plus ethics
- 18-24 months to complete
- 100% online courses
- Virtual exams for all courses
- Matriculation requirement
- Mailed diploma upon completion
- Ongoing continuing education
Ready-Made Career Skills
- Strategic Leadership
- Risk Management
- Strategic Data Analysis
- Critical Thinking
- Business Decision Making
- Enterprise Risk Management
- Cross-Organization Collaboration
Gain a strategic view of risk management and insurance with these core courses:
- ARM 400: Risk in an Evolving World
- ARM 401: Holistically Assessing Risk
- ARM 402: Successfully Treating Risk
- CPCU 530: Applying Legal Concepts to Insurance
- CPCU 540: Contributing to Insurer Financial Performance
Identify your coverage focus area and complete two courses within the Commercial or Personal track:
Commercial Track
Personal Track
- CPCU 555: Advancing Personal Insurance Products
- CPCU 556: Building a Competitive Edge in Personal Lines
Then customize your experience by choosing between one of the five electives below:
- AIDA 181: Big Data Analytics for Risk and Insurance
- CYB 301: Managing Cyber Risk
- AIC 300: Claims in an Evolving World
- AU 60: Evaluating Commercial Underwriting Risks
- ARe 321: Exploring Reinsurance Products and Transactions
Have you matriculated? CPCU completers must have at least two years of experience in risk management and/or insurance. This requirement can be completed any time throughout your CPCU journey.
In addition, Ethical Guidelines for CPCUs is a free course that’s required for all CPCU completers.
- Learn how to use the risk management process to empower an organization to confront threats and help maximize opportunities
- Speak the language of data scientists, risk specialists, and other experts to create a holistic understanding of an organization’s risk
- Mitigate the impact of losses on an organization’s bottom line by developing holistic risk management strategies
- Confidently answer internal and external stakeholder questions with a legal understanding of insurance policies
- Use ratios and monetary calculations to determine the financial impact of potential strategies
If you have earned a master's degree or non-Institutes professional certification, you may be eligible to waive courses in CPCU. For details, review and complete our Waiver Request Form.
If you are an international student, please review the International Education Exemption Application regarding qualifications on waivers.
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.