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Want to take PRC out for a test drive? We offer a free sample course that includes an assignment from PRC 110. Complete this free sample course in as little as 25 minutes!
Check out PRC for Free!
Free Sample Course
PRC Sample 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
Earn Your PRC in as Little as 25 Minutes a Day!
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
PRC and You: A Combo That Can’t be Beat
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!
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.
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.
Earning Your Professional Risk Consultant (PRC®)
Build skills you’ll apply immediately as you earn your PRC.
Program highlights:
- 2 courses, 3 Micro-Certs, plus ethics
- 4-6 months to complete
- 100% online courses
- Virtual exams for all courses
- Mailed diploma upon program completion
- Digital badge upon program completion
- Understand the expanding role of a producer, including serving as risk consultants
- Explore the impact of analytics and technology on the evolution of risk and insurance
- Discover the benefits and key components of insurance
- Distinguish between personal, casualty, and commercial insurance
- Analyze the unique property loss exposures faced by commercial and personal clients
- Recognize the essentials of commercial coverage solutions including workers comp, breakdown, commercial crime, and more
- Help your small business clients meet their coverage needs
- Dive into the coverages offered by the homeowners and personal auto policies
Earn your PRC after completing two focused courses, three Micro-Certs, and an ethics course.
One Focused Core Course:
Select One Concentration Course:
Select Three Micro-Certs
- M-AB 121 Closing Commercial Coverage Gaps
- M-AB 122 Helping Clients Prepare for the Worst
- M-AB 123 Understanding Supplemental Personal Lines
- M-AB 124 Managing Clients’ Cyber Risks
- M-AB 125 Leading and Coaching Skills
- M-AB 126 Identifying Commercial Clients’ Risks
- M-AB 127 Understanding RMI Market Cycles
- M-AB 131 Examining Workers Compensation Coverage
- M-AB 132 Understanding P&C Ratemaking and Pricing
- M-AB 133 Excelling at Account Management
- M-AB 134 Exploring Today’s Risk Management and Insurance Landscape
- M-AB 135 Closing Business Income Coverage Gaps
One Free Ethics Course
You may select any three Micro-Certs based on your career goals and focus.
If you would like to concentrate your Micro-Certs in one area of focus, we offer recommended collections.
Account Management
- M-AB 132 Understanding P&C Ratemaking and Pricing
- M-AB 133 Excelling at Account Management
- M-AB 134 Exploring Today’s Risk Management and Insurance Landscape
Personal Lines
- M-AB 122 Helping Clients Prepare for the Worst
- M-AB 123 Understanding Supplemental Personal Lines
- M-AB 132 Understanding P&C Ratemaking and Pricing
Risk Management
- M-AB 122 Helping Clients Prepare for the Worst
- M-AB 124 Managing Clients’ Cyber Risks
- M-AB 126 Identifying Commercial Clients’ Risks
Commercial Coverage
Your Next Steps
We recommend starting your studies with PRC 110 Insurance Foundations for Agents and Brokers.
You have questions, we have answers:
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Can I concentrate or focus my PRC on personal or commercial coverage?
Customize your PRC to meet your professional goals. Select a concentration course to focus your expertise in general or commercial coverage. Explore our curated collection of 12 Micro-Certs focusing on coverage options, specialties, or marketplace dynamics and select 3 that match your interests, goals, and career path.
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Does earning the PRC designation give me credit towards other designations from The Institutes Designations?
Yes! After earning the PRC, you may have earned credit towards:
- Associate in Insurance Services (AIS)
- Accredited Customer Service Representative (ACSR)
In addition, after completing your PRC you have strengthened your understanding of the insurance industry and built valuable skills enhancing your risk management skills.
There are two options when earning your PRC:
Option 1: Complete PRC 110, PRC 111 or PRC 112, three Micro-Certs of your choice, and Ethics 311
Option 2: Complete PRC 110, PRC 111 or PRC 112, ARM 400, and Ethics 311You 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.
PRC 112 is pending approvalVerify individual state credit and exam requirements.
The Micro-Certs that qualify for CE credit are:
- M-AB 121 Closing Commercial Coverage Gaps
- M-AB 122 Helping Clients Prepare for the Worst
- M-AB 123 Understanding Supplemental Personal Lines
- M-AB 124 Managing Clients’ Cyber Risks
- M-AB 126 Identifying Commercial Clients’ Risks
- M-AB 127 Understanding RMI Market Cycles (pending approval)
- M-AB 131 Examining Workers Compensation Coverage
- M-AB 132 Understanding P&C Ratemaking and Pricing
- M-AB 133 Excelling at Account Management
- M-AB 134 Exploring Today’s Risk Management and Insurance Landscape
- M-AB 135 Closing Business Income Coverage Gaps
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Tell me about The Institutes Designations' 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.
*Exam windows that close on a weekend will be extended to the following business day.
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Are there study groups, or virtual in person learning options for PRC courses?
The new PRC can be earned via three paths:
On-Demand
100% on-demand, 24/7, self-study courses with virtual exams.
Insurance Professional School for Property/Casualty (Open Enrollment)
Students enrolled in The Council’s Insurance Professional School for Property/Casualty will earn their PRC as part of the program. The Insurance Professional School for Property/Casualty, combines online, self-paced coursework with live virtual sessions from professors of risk management/insurance.
Company-Sponsored Live Cohort
Join a company-sponsored cohort to enhance the on-demand method with weekly online, live, subject matter expert-led discussions.
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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 sample course that includes an assignment from PRC 110. The PRC sample course can be completed in approximately 30 minutes.
Learn more and sign up for your PRC sample 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!
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