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1. Plan My Education
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4. Learning Pathways
  
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5. The Institutes Designations
  
  The Institutes Designations
  
  CPCU
  
  CPCU
  
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  The CPCU Designation
  
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  CPCU Matriculation
  
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  Early Career
  
  Early Career
  
  Accredited Adviser in Insurance (AAI)
  
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  Associate in Insurance (AINS)
  
  Associate in Insurance Operations (AIO)
  
  Professional Risk Consultant (PRC)
  
  Management
  
  Management
  
  Accredited Adviser in Insurance - Management (AAI-M)
  
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  Associate in Insurance Services (AIS)
  
  Associate in Management (AIM)
  
  Claims & Underwriting
  
  Claims & Underwriting
  
  Associate in Claims (AIC)
  
  Associate in Claims -Management (AIC-M)
  
  Associate in Commercial Underwriting (AU)
  
  Associate in Commercial Underwriting–Management (AU-M)
  
  Associate in Fidelity and Surety Bonding (AFSB)
  
  Associate in Marine Insurance Management (AMIM)
  
  Associate in Personal Insurance (API)
  
  Associate in Surplus Lines Insurance (ASLI)
  
  Senior Professional Public Adjuster (SPPA)
  
  Workers Compensation Claims Administration (WCCA)
  
  Data & Analytics
  
  Data & Analytics
  
  Associate in Information Technology (AIT)
  
  Associate in Insurance Data Analytics (AIDA)
  
  Finance & Regulation
  
  Finance & Regulation
  
  Associate in Insurance Accounting and Finance (AIAF)
  
  Associate in Premium Auditing (APA)
  
  Associate in Regulation and Compliance (ARC)
  
  Risk Management
  
  Risk Management
  
  Associate in Cyber Risk Management (ACRM)
  
  Associate in National Flood Insurance (ANFI)
  
  Associate in Risk Management (ARM)
  
  Professional Risk Consultant (PRC)
  
  Specialized
  
  Specialized
  
  Program Business Professional (PBP)
  
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7. Online Courses & Certificate Programs
  
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  Online Courses
  
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8. Continuing Education
  
  Continuing Education
  
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9. Leadership Development
  
  Leadership Development
  
  Business Strategy for Emerging Leaders
  
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Designation Courses
1. Designation Courses
2. CPCU
  
  CPCU
  
  Core Courses
  
  Core Courses
  
  CPCU 500: Becoming a Leader in Risk Management and Insurance
  
  CPCU 520: Meeting Challenges Across Insurance Operations
  
  CPCU 530: Applying Legal Concepts to Insurance
  
  CPCU 540: Contributing to Insurer Financial Performance
  
  CPCU 550: Maximizing Value with Data and Technology
  
  Concentration Courses
  
  Concentration Courses
  
  CPCU 551: Managing Commercial Property Risk
  
  CPCU 552: Managing Commercial Liability Risk
  
  CPCU 555: Advancing Personal Insurance Products
  
  CPCU 556: Building a Competitive Edge in Personal Lines
  
  Elective Courses
  
  Elective Courses
  
  ACRM 401: Effectively Managing Cyber Risk
  
  AIC 300: Claims in an Evolving World
  
  AIDA 401: Using Data Analytics to Strengthen the Insurance Value Chain
  
  ARe 321: Exploring Reinsurance Products and Transactions
  
  AU 60: Evaluating Commercial Underwriting Risks
  
  Ethics & Matriculation
  
  Ethics & Matriculation
  
  Ethics 311: Ethical Decision Making in Risk & Insurance
  
  CPCU Matriculation
  
  Free Sample Courses
  
  Free Sample Courses
  
  Online CPCU Sample Course
  
  CPCU 500: Leadership Foundations Sample Course
  
  CPCU 520: Insurance Operations Sample Course
  
  CPCU 530: Legal Fundamentals Sample Course
  
  CPCU 540: Insurer Finances Sample Course
  
  CPCU 550: Data and Technology Sample Course
  
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3. Associate in Claims (AIC)
  
  Associate in Claims (AIC)
  
  Core Courses
  
  Core Courses
  
  AIC 300: Claims in an Evolving World
  
  AIC 301: Expanding Your Claims Perspective
  
  Elective Courses
  
  Elective Courses
  
  AIC 302: Successfully Evaluating Auto Claims
  
  AIC 303: Successfully Evaluating Liability Claims
  
  AIC 304: Successfully Evaluating Property Claims
  
  AIC 305: Successfully Evaluating Workers Compensation Claims
  
  Ethics
  
  Ethics
  
  Ethics 311: Ethical Decision Making in Risk & Insurance
  
  Free Sample Courses
  
  Free Sample Courses
  
  Online AIC Sample Course
  
  AIC 300: Claims in an Evolving World
  
  AIC 301: Expanding Your Claims Perspective
  
  AIC 302: Successfully Evaluating Auto Claims
  
  AIC 303: Successfully Evaluating Liability Claims
  
  AIC 304: Successfully Evaluating Property Claims
  
  AIC 305: Successfully Evaluating Workers Compensation Claims
  
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  AIC-M™ Designation
  
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4. Associate in Commercial Underwriting (AU)
  
  Associate in Commercial Underwriting (AU)
  
  Core Courses
  
  Core Courses
  
  AU 60: Evaluating Commercial Underwriting Risks
  
  AU 61: Underwriting Organizations’ Property Risks
  
  AU 62: Underwriting Organizations’ Liability Risks
  
  Elective Courses
  
  Elective Courses
  
  CPCU 551: Managing Commercial Property Risk
  
  CPCU 552: Managing Commercial Liability Risk
  
  Ethics
  
  Ethics
  
  Ethics 311: Ethical Decision Making in Risk & Insurance
  
  Free Sample Course
  
  Free Sample Course
  
  Online AU Sample Course
  
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  AU Designation
  
  Build a strong foundation in commercial underwriting.
  
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  AU-M™ Designation
  
  If you’ve completed your AU, you’re one course away from earning the Associate in Commercial Underwriting–Management.
  
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5. Associate in Insurance (AINS)
  
  Associate in Insurance (AINS)
  
  Core Course
  
  Core Course
  
  AINS 101: Increasing Your Insurance IQ
  
  Concentration Courses
  
  Concentration Courses
  
  AINS 102: Understanding Personal Insurance
  
  AINS 103: Exploring Commercial Insurance
  
  Elective Courses
  
  Elective Courses
  
  AINS 102: Understanding Personal Insurance
  
  AINS 103: Exploring Commercial Insurance
  
  CPCU 500: Becoming a Leader in Risk Management and Insurance
  
  ARM 400: Risk in an Evolving World
  
  AIC 300: Claims in an Evolving World
  
  API 320: Evaluating and Underwriting Personal Lines Risks
  
  AU 60: Evaluating Commercial Underwriting Risks
  
  Ethics
  
  Ethics
  
  Ethics 311: Ethical Decision Making in Risk & Insurance
  
  Free Sample Course
  
  Free Sample Course
  
  Online AINS Sample Course
  
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  AINS Designation
  
  Master insurance basics and grow your career.
  
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6. Associate in Insurance Data Analytics (AIDA)
  
  Associate in Insurance Data Analytics (AIDA)
  
  Core Courses
  
  Core Courses
  
  AIDA 401: Using Data Analytics to Strengthen the Insurance Value Chain
  
  AIDA 402: Developing and Implementing Data-Driven Strategies
  
  Elective Courses
  
  Elective Courses
  
  AIM 330: Leading in an Evolving Risk Environment
  
  ARM 400: Risk in an Evolving World
  
  CPCU 520: Meeting Challenges Across Insurance Operations
  
  Ethics
  
  Ethics
  
  Ethics 311: Ethical Decision Making in Risk & Insurance
  
  Free Sample Course
  
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  AIDA Designation
  
  Gain in-demand data analytics skills.
  
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7. Associate in Reinsurance (ARe)
  
  Associate in Reinsurance (ARe)
  
  Core Courses
  
  Core Courses
  
  ARe 320: Serving the Reinsurance Customer
  
  ARe 321: Exploring Reinsurance Products and Transactions
  
  ARe 322: Developing and Executing Treaty Reinsurance Contracts
  
  CPCU 520: Meeting Challenges Across Insurance Operations
  
  Ethics
  
  Ethics
  
  Ethics 311: Ethical Decision Making in Risk & Insurance
  
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  Free Sample Course
  
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  ARe Designation
  
  Gain skills to create effective reinsurance programs.
  
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8. Associate in Risk Management (ARM)
  
  Associate in Risk Management (ARM)
  
  Core Courses
  
  Core Courses
  
  ARM 400: Risk in an Evolving World
  
  ARM 401: Holistically Assessing Risk
  
  ARM 402: Successfully Treating Risk
  
  Ethics
  
  Ethics
  
  Ethics 311: Ethical Decision Making in Risk & Insurance
  
  Free Sample Course
  
  Free Sample Course
  
  Online ARM Sample Course
  
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  ARM Designation
  
  Gain a holistic and strategic view of risk management.
  
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3. College Programs
  
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5. External Waivers
  
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6. International Resources
  
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7. Student Resources
  
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