Associate in Insurance Data Analytics (AIDA®)

Accelerate your career by gaining knowledge of predictive modeling and big data for risk and insurance applications.

AIDA at a Glance

9-12 Months Virtual Exams

The first step towards earning your AIDA designation is to complete and pass the exam for these two core courses.

AIDA 181: Big Data Analytics for Risk and Insurance
AIDA 182: Risk and Insurance Analysis Techniques

Take control of your learning path. Choose one of the courses below relevant to your career goals.

AIC 47: Claims Leadership and Organizational Alignment
ARM 400: Risk in an Evolving World
AU 67: Managing Underwriting Success
CPCU 520: Connecting the Business of Insurance Operations
Cyber 301: Managing Cyber Risk

Complete the following course offered at no-cost, to acquire the decision-making tools to maintain ethical standards and preserve the public’s trust.

311: Ethical Decision Making in Risk and Insurance

If you are interested in CPCU, complete Ethical Guidelines for CPCUs.

AIDA Designation

Total Requirements: 4 Average Course: 6-8 Weeks Program Completion: 9-12 Months

Still Wondering if AIDA is Right for You?

Here are some final facts to help you decide if this is the right designation for your role as well as your future career goals.

Does earning this designation give me credit toward others?
Completing this program may earn you credit toward:
Are there public classes available for this designation?

For select designations and courses, instructor-led classes are available both in-person and online. Find out if this designation has classes available near you.

What an AIDA can do for you

“As insurance professionals, you are always interacting with data scientists and this designation helps to connect the dots between insurance professionals and data scientists.”

WidMaylleur Gedeon MBA, CPCU, AIDA Rideshare/On-Demand Program Manager

60% of insurers say their companies are already data driven.

58% of insurers identify finding big data training, skills and capabilities as a challenge.

92% of insurers cite predictive modeling as an essential driver of performance.

Not ready for a designation? We have you covered.

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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.

Is a Designation Worth It?

If you have questions about whether to pursue a designation versus an MBA, why our students choose our 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.