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5. The Institutes Designations
  
  The Institutes Designations
  
  CPCU
  
  CPCU
  
  Learn More About CPCU
  
  The CPCU Designation
  
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  Associate in Cyber Risk Management (ACRM)
  
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  Popular Designations
  
  Popular Designations
  
  Associate in Claims (AIC)
  
  Associate in Commercial Underwriting (AU)
  
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  Associate in Insurance Data Analytics (AIDA)
  
  Associate in Risk Management (ARM)
  
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  Management Designations
  
  Management Designations
  
  Accredited Adviser in Insurance - Management (AAI-M)
  
  Associate in Claims - Management (AIC-M)
  
  Assoc. in Commercial Underwriting–Mgmt (AU-M™) | The Institutes
  
  Associate in Management (AIM)
  
  Specialized Designations
  
  Specialized Designations
  
  **NEW** Associate in Cyber Risk Management (ACRM)
  
  Accredited Adviser in Insurance (AAI)
  
  Associate in Fidelity and Surety Bonding (AFSB)
  
  Associate in Information Technology (AIT)
  
  Associate in Insurance Accounting and Finance (AIAF) | The Institutes
  
  Associate in Insurance Services (AIS)
  
  Associate in Marine Insurance Management (AMIM)
  
  Associate in National Flood Insurance (ANFI)
  
  Associate in Personal Insurance (API)
  
  Associate in Premium Auditing (APA)
  
  Associate in Regulation and Compliance (ARC)
  
  Associate in Reinsurance (ARe)
  
  Associate in Surplus Lines Insurance (ASLI)
  
  California Workers' Compensation Claims Professional (WCCP)
  
  Program Business Professional (PBP)
  
  Senior Professional Public Adjuster (SPPA)
  
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  AIDA Designation
  
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  ETHICS 311
  
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6. Topic Courses & Certificate Programs
  
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7. Continuing Education
  
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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
  
  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
  
  Cyber 301: Managing Cyber Risk
  
  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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  The CPCU Experience
  
  CPCU is an experience that goes beyond just the designation.
  
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  ARM Path to CPCU
  
  Gain strategic risk management and leadership skills.
  
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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 Designation
  
  Gain on-the-job claims skills you can use right away.
  
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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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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 | The Institutes
  
  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
  
  Free Sample Course
  
  Free Sample Course
  
  Online ARe 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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9. All Designations
1. More Course Options
  
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  AIDA Designation
  
  Gain in-demand data analytics skills.
  
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