Be the Super Hero of Your Career
As you start a new career, there’s no better time to set yourself up to be the super hero of your career than now. Develop the skills necessary to star in a rewarding career as you build industry knowledge, take control of your career path, and accelerate your success with the PRC program.
Check out PRC for Free!
Want to take PRC out for a test drive? We offer a free mini-course that includes an assignment from PRC 110. The PRC mini-course can be completed in approximately 30 minutes.
Check out PRC for Free!
Free Mini Course
Online PRC Mini-Course
- Topics
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- Understanding the Sales Team and the Role of Sales and Service Professionals
- Learning how Producers Serve as Risk Consultants to their Clients
- Exploring the Expanding Role of the Commercial Producer
- Average Completion Time
- 10-30 Minutes
How PRC Benefits You
Don’t let someone else guide you on a path that doesn’t fit. Explore the array of opportunities the insurance and risk management industries present as you take a holistic approach to learning about the industry, developing an understanding of the commercial and personal insurance fields, and sharpening your knowledge about each specialty and learn about market verticals.
PRC & You: A Combo That Can’t Be Beat!
PRC & You: A Combo That Can’t Be Beat!
Unlock your competitive advantage as you sharpen your industry knowledge.
You’ll gain a deeper understanding of how the insurance industry works, who the players are, what each department does, and how you can be an effective producer.
Develop a fulfilling career as you apply your enhanced product expertise.
As you complete the PRC program you’ll learn about the insurance and risk management industries, the role you’ll play as a consultative partner to your clients, and explore the vertical markets and specialties available to you as you plan your career.
Build specialized expertise with our curated selection of Micro-Certs.
Our curated collection of Micro-Certs allow you to complete concentrated, focused courses to deepen your understanding of specialized insurance, markets, and how you can help your clients avoid coverage gaps.
Celebrate your reputation as a producer dedicated to helping your clients.
As you earn Micro-Certs and the PRC designation you’ll earn digital badges to display in your email signature and social media profiles to build your credibility as you progress through the PRC program.
Complete Assignments in as Little as 25 minutes
PRC course and Micro-Cert assignments include video lessons, interactive activities, quizzes, and flashcards that you can complete individually in as little as 5 minutes or complete a full assignment in as little as 25 minutes.
How You’ll Earn Your PRC
PRC courses and Micro-Certs are jam-packed with practical lessons built for the real world in convenient modules.
Study when, where, and how you want with short, digestible, interactive modules that you can access for as long (or short) as you want. Each course assignment can be completed in as little as 25 minutes. In addition, learn tips, secrets, and gain advice from top producers with Keeping it Real segments in each course. You’ll complete your PRC courses with a virtual course exam that you complete at the time and place that works for you.
Courses and Micro-Certs include:
- Video lessons as short as 5 minutes
- Keeping it Real segments featuring veteran producers and risk managers
- Quizzes
- Interactive Activities
- Flashcards
- Simulated Exam Prep
Let the PRC Help Take You to the Next Level
Earning the Professional Risk Consultant™ (PRC) designation illustrates to your prospects and leaders that you are dedicated to serving your clients, staying current on trends and updates, and are in control of your future as a respected and in-demand producer.
Earn Your PRC today
Earn your PRC after completing two focused courses, three Micro-Certs, and an ethics course. Arrange your courses around your schedule – with our 100% online delivery, our courses are accessible when you want, where you want.
Your PRC journey includes completing and passing the exam for two core courses:
- PRC 110 Insurance Foundations for Agents and Brokers
- PRC 111 Recommending Coverage Solutions
Select three Micro-Certs that are most applicable to you, your career path, and your goals from our curated collection of six concentrated, focused Micro-Certs. As you complete each Micro-Cert course you will earn a digital badge to display in your email signature and social media profiles to build your credibility as you progress through the PRC program.
- M-AB 121 Closing Commercial Coverage Gaps
- Badge Title: Commercial Coverage Gaps
- M-AB 122 Helping Clients Prepare for the Worst
- Badge Title: CAT Preparation Foundations
- M-AB 123 Understanding Supplemental Personal Lines
- Badge Title: Supplemental Personal Lines
- M-AB 124 Managing Clients’ Cyber Risks
- Badge Title: Cyber Risk Foundations
- M-AB 125 Leading and Coaching Skills
- Badge Title: Leadership Foundations
- M-AB 126 Identifying Commercial Clients’ Risks
- Badge Title: Commercial Risk Foundations
Complete the following ethics 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
Your Next Steps
We recommend starting your studies with PRC 110 Insurance Foundations for Agents and Brokers. Learn more about and register for each course in the program below.
You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers:
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Does earning the PRC designation give me credit towards other designations at The Institutes?
After completing your PRC you have strengthened your understanding of the insurance industry as well as built valuable skills enhancing your risk management skills.
There are two options when earning your PRC:
Option 1: Complete PRC 110, PRC 111, three Micro-Certs of your choice, and Ethics 311 or Ethics 312
Option 2: Complete PRC 110, PRC 111, ARM 400, and Ethics 311 or Ethics 312You select the path that appeals to you most and aligns with your career goals best. Option 2 includes credit towards the ARM designation. To learn more about Option 2 visit our PRC-ARM-CPCU Pathway page.
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Do the courses in the PRC program earn CE credit?
PRC 110 and PRC 111 qualify for CE credit.
The Micro-Certs that qualify for CE credit are:
- M-AB 121 Closing Commercial Coverage Gaps
- Badge Title: Commercial Coverage Gaps
- M-AB 122 Helping Clients Prepare for the Worst
- Badge Title: CAT Preparation Foundations
- M-AB 123 Understanding Supplemental Personal Lines
- Badge Title: Supplemental Personal Lines
- M-AB 124 Managing Clients’ Cyber Risks
- Badge Title: Cyber Risk Foundations
- M-AB126 Identifying Commercial Clients' Risks
- Badge Title: Commercial Risk Foundations
- M-AB 121 Closing Commercial Coverage Gaps
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Tell me about exam windows and what is the best strategy to selecting a window
Each exam window is open for 60 days. You may take your exam anytime during that time period.
We recommend you create a study plan to complete the course work first, then add two to three weeks for review and to complete the practice exam to be confident you are prepared. After creating this schedule, you should be able to select your exam window. If your projected completion date falls between exam windows, we recommend selecting the next exam window to not rush your studies.
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Can I take a sample course before enrolling in a full course?
Yes! If you would like to preview a PRC course, we offer a mini-course that includes an assignment from PRC 110. The PRC mini-course can be completed in approximately 30 minutes.
Learn more and sign up for your PRC mini-course here.
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I am not sure I’m ready for a designation, are there other options or programs at The Institutes for me?
Absolutely. The Institutes are home to a variety of options including topic courses, continuing education courses, employee benefits courses, and a Producer Accelerator program.
We want to help you succeed!
If you have questions give us a call or send us an email.
Email: CustomerSuccess@TheInstitutes.org
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