Professional Education in Risk Management and Insurance

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Gain insurance-specific AI knowledge to apply AI across the value chain and evaluate AI-driven insights with The Institutes Designations’ NEW Associate in Insurance AI™ (AIAI™).

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"The knowledge from The Institutes Designations has allowed me to participate in projects and initiatives that span core functions. It’s given me the ability to speak the language of an underwriter, of a marketing professional, of a claims professional — and really connect those dots. It’s helped me be a better teacher and a better leader."

Jeff Barkley, CPCU, MBA

Large Loss Senior Manager

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CPCU Cross-Credits

Earning your CPCU can give you credit toward 17 other Institutes Designations. If you've completed courses for other designations that overlap with requirements for CPCU, you may be one step closer to earning the leadership standard in RMI!

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Explore education assistance options in risk management and insurance and learn how to approach your employer with clarity.

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About The Institutes Knowledge Group

Why Students and Professionals Choose The Institutes Knowledge Group

In a world flooded with information but starved for credibility, The Institutes Knowledge Group™ is the most trusted source of knowledge in risk management and insurance (RMI).

The Institutes Knowledge Group helps people build foundational, technical, and leadership skills to stay ahead of evolving trends in risk management and insurance. We offer more than 25 practical professional Institutes Designations, including CPCU®, along with topic courses for learning in the flow of work, collegiate studies, and executive and leadership education programs, all focused on risk management and insurance.

Education Designed for Every Career Stage.

From foundational to leadership-focused, our designations, courses, and credentials, including CPCU®, give you and your team a structured, recognized path to develop skills aligned to your goals.

Learning That Works the Way You Do.

Our content is informed by RMI experts and enhanced by technology—not the other way around—and grounded in real-world application that serves your everyday needs.

Created to Help You Succeed.

Everything we do is designed around one goal: to help you and your teams succeed with the skills and education you need to perform, adapt, and grow in risk management and insurance.

Trusted Since 1909.

Backed by more than 115+ years of experience, we are committed to supporting anyone interested in risk management and insurance. As a not-for-profit connected to The Institutes, we stand on a foundation of credibility and expertise.

115+ years of trusted experience

100+ online courses

692K+ designations earned worldwide

100K+ unique students each year