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NEW: Workers Compensation Claims Administration (WCCA™)

Improve workers comp outcomes, gain new skills, and elevate your career with The Institutes Designations’ all-new WCCA.

WCCA at a Glance


Strengthen your technical, investigative, and communication skills to manage workers compensation claims with confidence. 

  • 3 courses, plus ethics
  • 6-9 months to complete
  • 100% online courses
  • Virtual exams for all courses
  • Mailed diploma upon completion

Ready-Made Career Skills

  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Liability Analysis
  • Medical Terminology
  • Workers Compensation Claims
  • Insurance Fraud Prevention
  • Return to Work Planning
  • Gain a better understanding of workers compensation laws to ensure compliance and reduce risk across every stage of the claims process.
  • Gain confidence in your understanding of key legal concepts so you can make accurate decisions in complex claims scenarios.
  • Accurately assess medical details to reduce delays and ensure workers get the benefits they deserve.
  • Serve as a liaison between key stakeholders to support a smooth return-to-work process for both employees and employers.
  • Identify common red flags and indicators of fraud to help ensure only valid claims are approved.
  • Use internal and external data sources to conduct thorough, well-supported workers compensation investigations. 

Want a quick preview? The WCCA Sample Course lets you experience the structure, content, and learning tools firsthand—no commitment required.

In just 30-45 minutes, you’ll walk through a real lesson and get a feel for how the program fits your goals, schedule, and experience level.

Check to see if WCCA courses are approved for CE in your state so you can gain valuable continuing education credits while you earn your Workers Compensation Claims Administration designation.

State continuing education (CE) credits are currently pending for WCCA.

WCCA Designation

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

Still Wondering if WCCA 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.

Not Ready for WCCA? We've got you covered.

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