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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
Study Options and Pricing
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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
- Printed course book
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
100% Online Learning
Case studies, videos, and simulated exams help you retain critical knowledge.
ARM for Today’s Busy Professional
Stay Ahead of Risk with ARM
Change the way you think about risk with the Associate in Risk Management (ARM™) designation from The Institutes.
ARM at a Glance
The first step towards earning your ARM designation is to complete and pass the exam for these three core courses.
- ARM 400: Risk in an Evolving World
- ARM 401: Holistically Assessing Risk
- ARM 402: Successfully Treating 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.
- Ethics 311: Ethical Decision Making in Risk and Insurance
If you are interested in CPCU, complete Ethical Guidelines for CPCUs.
Students who take the ARM simulated exam score 3-4 points higher on ARM exams!*
Use our study materials and proven exam prep tools to pass your exam with confidence. Your course package includes:
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A simulated exam proven to increase your chances of passing.*
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Interactive, online learning activities you can access anytime, anywhere.
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Full-length practice exams that help you focus and maximize your study time.
“The simulated exam is so important because it gives you an idea of how the questions are worded, what to look for, and helps you focus to understand the questions carefully.”
Ruth Phillips CPCU, ARM, ACSR

Still Wondering if ARM 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.
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Who should take ARM?
Anyone who makes decisions based on risk:
- Risk managers, analysts and consultants
- Chief risk officers
- CFOs
- Business continuity, supply chain, and safety and loss control professionals
- Executives concerned with risk
- Agents and brokers
- Agency principals
- Client executives in brokerage firms
- Data analytics professionals
- Cyber risk professionals
- Claims managers and analysts
- Underwriters
- Public entity risk managers
- Line of business managers and executives
- Employee benefits managers
- Municipal managers and executives
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Does earning this designation give me credit toward others?
Completing this program may earn you credit toward:
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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.
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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.