Explore Our Most Popular Introductory Programs
Complete a online course in a few hours, or earn a professional designation in just a few months.
Insurance Essentials
.Gain a basic understanding of foundational risk management and insurance concepts and operations.
Associate in Insurance
.Select the program path that matches your career goals and gain foundational knowledge in risk management and insurance.
Accredited Customer Service Representative
.Take your career further by deepening your knowledge of insurance products and building your client-centric skillset.
“The Institutes courses provided me with a better understanding of the insurance world as a whole and have helped prepare me for my future as an insurance professional.”
Meg Griffith CPCU, AU-M Client Outcome Specialist
Not Sure Where to Start? Try a Free Sample Course!
Online AINS® Sample Course
Sample AINS and learn why insurance exists, how the industry is evolving, and why it’s so important for families and organizations.
Online AINS Micro-Course
Free Sample Course
AINS Sample Course
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- Introduction to Insurance
- Common Types of Insurance
- Types of Insurers
- How Risk Management Has Evolved
- Average Completion Time
- 10-30 Minutes
Discovering the Basics of Insurance
Get an overview of insurance fundamentals, how risk is defined, and how premium dollars are leveraged.
Discovering the Basics of Insurance
Free Micro-Course
Insurance Essentials Sample Course
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- Insurance Risk
- How Insurers Spend Premium Dollars
- Overview of the Insurance Industry
- Average Completion Time
- 30-60 Minutes
Applying Cyber Risk Management Strategies
Understand today’s cyber risk and data management security threats by learning data management basics, getting a global view of cybersecurity, and understanding cyber risk fundamentals.
Applying Cyber Risk Management Strategies
Free Micro-Course
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Master Insurance Basics with AINS®
- Interactive video courses help you learn on the go
- Assignments in 25 minutes or less help you retain what you learned
- Extensive exam prep materials test your knowledge
- A simulated credentialing exam prepares you for the real thing
Pitch Your Employer
Get your boss on board with your skill-building plans! Here's our top tips to get support and reimbursement.
- Show the numbers: Include details on program cost and the length from our Designation or Online Course pages.
- Prove the ROI: Explain how the course will impact your company’s bottom line. Will you problem solve better and decrease call times? Will you impress customers and get more sales?
- Outline a schedule: Tell them when and how often you’ll need to study. If it will impact your work time, propose a plan that shows it won’t affect your output.
- Connect to company values: Tie your learning goals to your organization's mission and goals. If innovation is one of your company’s values, show how your course will help you think outside the box.
Have Questions? We've Got Answers.
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What is a designation?
We offer a range of designations, from foundational knowledge to role specific. Designations are online and/or textbook-based self-study programs made up of multiple courses and include required exams. They typically take several months to a year to earn, and you’ll gain a diploma and professional credentials once all requirements are met.
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What's the difference between a online course and a sample course?
Online courses are short courses designed to provide knowledge on emerging trends, insurance fundamentals, and more in just a few hours. They use interactive features, knowledge checks, and videos to help you easily retain knowledge.
Sample courses are free trials of our most popular courses and typically take 30 to 60 minutes. They give you an idea of the structure and content of a designation before you purchase it.
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What options do I have for taking my exam?
You can either take your exam virtually or in-person at a Prometric or on-site testing center. Both in-person and virtual exams are timed: You'll have 65 minutes to complete 50 questions.
*Need exam exceptions here.
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How long do online courses and designations take?
Completion times vary for specific online courses and designations; however, most online courses take a few hours and most designations take several months to complete.
