Education

Educational Development By Profession:

Profession
 Province
 School Name
 Program & Degree Type
 Requirements
 What you can do with it
 Location + Type of Study
Broker or adjuster BC Langara College (Continuing Studies) College program in partnership with the Insurance Institute of BCC (IIBC). Insurance Program (CS) - licensing program. Certificate.    Fulfills requirements for Level 1 Salesperson/Adjuster Licence for ICBC. Prepares you for General Insurance Essentials (GIE) exam. Students become members of the IIBC. They may also apply for equivalency credit towards the Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) designation. In-class in Vancouver, BC. Evening classes available. 
Broker or insurance professional SK University of Regina (The Insurance Institute of Saskatchewan and the Centre for Continuing Education) Certificate. SK Division IV (21 credits) or Secondary Level Standing (24 credits) Either AIIC or FICC may be obtained. In-class in Regina, SK or online. 
Broker, adjuster and/or insurance professional AB Mount Royal College Business administration and Insurance program diploma General admission requirements + Grade 12 English (60% or higher) + Grade 12 Math (60% or higher). A fast-track to the completion of the CIP and FCIP designations.  In-class in Calgary, AB. Fall start date. Co-op education available. 
Broker, adjuster and/or insurance professional ON Seneca College Insurance program (Business) college diploma OSSD with majority of senior credits in college preparation/university/college. Earn credits towards CIP designation.  In-class in Toronto, ON. Fall and winter start dates. Online may be available. 
Brokers ON George Brown College (Continuing Education) n/a Must attend first class.  Prepares students for RIBO exam.  In-class in Toronto, ON. Course start dates in spring, fall and winter. 
Brokers or insurance professionals NS University of Cape Breton Certificate/Diploma Completion of AIIC studies (concurrent enrollment is possible).  Insurance Institute of Canada Fellowship Program. In-class in Sydney, NS. Some courses available on-line. 
Brokers or insurance professionals ON Centennial College (School of Part Time Studies) Certificate of Insurance Practice  Become/remain a member of local insurance institute. No academic prerequisites.  Equips students with technical expertise in P&C industry; students gain a deeper understanding of insurance industry. CIP designation. (Studies are in conjuction with IIC.)  In-class in Toronto, ON. Fall, winter and spring start dates. 
Brokers or insurance professionals ON Fanshawe College Business-Insurance diploma OSSD with courses from college/university stream; or open-stream + required high school courses.  Students acquire nine credits for CIP designation.  In-class in London, ON. Two-year course with start dates in January, March, May or September. 
Brokers or insurance professionals ON Humber College (Corporate Education Centre) Insurance diploma ACE; or GED; or mature student status.  Helps students qualify for CIP designation. (Studies are in conjunction with IIC.) In-class in Toronto, ON. Evening classes and Saturday classes available. Course start dates in fall, winter and spring. 
Brokers, adjusters, underwriters and/or insurance professional ON Sheridan College  CIP designation OSSD diploma (general or advanced level) + specific program requirements. Course and designation gives students the functional knowledge and skills required as professional underwriters, adjusters, brokers, and agents. In-class only in Brampton, Oakville and Mississuage, ON. Courses start in September. 
Brokers, adjusters, underwriters and/or insurance professional ON Algonquin College Business-Insurance diploma OSSD diploma (general or higher) or equivalent; or mature student (with academic testing).  Graduates are prepared for entry-level employment as sales and customer service representatives, underwriters and claims adjusters.  In-class in Ottawa, ON. September start date. 
Brokers, adjusters, underwriters and/or insurance professional AB University of Alberta (Continuing Education) CRM certificate  High school diploma + two years of work experience.  Provides students with deeper knowledge of insurance and aids in FCIP designation. (Course in association with RIMS.) In-class in Edmonton, AB. Ongoing start dates. 
Brokers, adjusters, underwriters and/or insurance professional ON Ryerson University (Continuing Education)   Completion of AIIC or CIP courses/designation.  This course fulfills the management major of the IIC Fellowship Program.  In-class in Toronto, ON. Some online available. Check IIC syllabus for details. 
Brokers, adjusters, underwriters and/or insurance professional ON Mohawk College Management Studies-Insurance diploma Grade 12 English and Math Enables students to complete the CIP credits on an accelerated basis.  In-class in Hamilton, ON. Course start dates in January and September. Fast-track available only in January start date. 
Brokers, adjusters, underwriters and/or insurance professional ON Conestoga College (Co-Op Program) Business-Insurance diploma OSSD or equivalent + 19 years of age of older; testing in English and Math may be required.  Gain nine of 10 credits required for the CIP designation from IIC.  In-class in Cambridge, ON. September start date.
Brokers, adjusters, underwriters and/or insurance professional BC Vancouver Career College Insurance Services Specialist Program certificate High school diploma; or mature student + admissions test. Prepares students for exams and for General Insurance Sales Person Level 1 license.  In-class in Vancouver, BC. 
Brokers, adjusters, underwriters and/or insurance professional AB Bow Valley College Credit towards license.  18 years of age or older + required prerequisites.  The course prepares students for Level 1 General Insurance License Exam and/or the Alberta Insurance Council Level 2 General Insurance Agent Personal Lines license exam.  In-class in Calgary, AB.
Brokers, adjusters, underwriters and/or insurance professional AB, BC, MB, NB, Nfld, NS, Nunavut, NWT, ON, PEI, PQ, SK, Yukon *Various Universities and Colleges -- for complete list see CPIB Designation Chart CPIB Designation CPIB courses are open to any students, but the designation is restricted to those students who successfully complete either the CAIB or CIP/AIIC programs. Designation prerequisites are waived for those carrying the CCIB designation.  The CPIB courses and designation affords  students an opportunity to develop analytical, business and insurance skills that are a adaptable to a number of environments.  *Various options, please see complete list on Chart #1
Insurance professional and/or risk manager BC British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) General insurance and risk management. Diploma. High school diploma + Grade 12 English (C+ or higher) + Grade 11 Math (C+ or higher); or post secondary graduate; or completion of first year program at BCIT.  May be granted advanced standing towards the CIP (Chartered Insurance Professionals) designation. In-class only in Burnaby, BC. Two-year program. Course starts in September. 
Insurance professional and/or risk manager AB Grant MacEwan College Insurance and Risk Management Diploma Post secondary credit. Helps students qualify for professional designation through IIC. In-class only in Edmonton, AB. Twelve-month course that begins in September.
Insurance professionals  NS Nova Scotia Community College Business Administration - Investment Management Concentration Completion of Grade 11 and an expressed set of future goals in the industry.  You will receive course recognition by the IIC and have the opportunity to qualify for certifications through the Canadian Securities Institute of Canada.  In-class in Halifax, NS. Course starts in September. 
Insurance professionals  ON Academy of Learning (Business College) Insurance program diploma OSSD or equivalency; or mature student status + admissions interview. It prepares students for the provincial licensing exam; familiarizes students with commonly used insurance databases and quoting software in Canada. In-class in Hamilton, Toronto, Newmarket and Richmond Hill, ON. Continuous start date. 
Risk managers   Simon Fraser University Certificate of Risk Management or Master's of Financial Risk Management (MFRM) Grade 12 or equivalent; or mature student with five years appropriate work experience; or bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline + working experience in the financial sector + GMAT score 550 + three letters of reference.  Gain foundational knowledge required of a risk manager. Also, MFRM graduates have a solid grounding in the fundamentals of finance, asset pricing, credit, market, and operational and enterprise-wide strategic risk management. May concurrently apply for IIP designation.  In-class only in Vancouver and Victoria, BC, as well as other locations. Evening classes available. Course starts in April. 
Risk managers MB University of Winnipeg CRM Designation   This comprises the risk management major of the Fellow Chartered  Insurance Professional (FCIP/FIIC). In-class in Winnipeg, MB. Online available through continuing education division. 
Risk managers NS Dalhousie University CRM diploma Program is available to students with the  LOMA designation. The completion of the CRM program may provide three Advanced Standing credits in the FCIP. In-class or on-line in Halifax, NS.
Risk managers BC University of Northern British Columbia CRM certificate   Helps students attain the CRM designation.  In-class at Prince George, BC. Online available.
Risk managers ON York University Emergency Management Certificate Current York University student; or mature student; or OSSD or equivalent.  Students will gain an understanding of the Emergency Response Cycle including hazard identification, risk analysis, risk evaluation and mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery.  In-class in Toronto, ON. Fall start date. Evening classes. 
Risk managers ON Carleton University - Sprott School of Business Risk Management certificate None.  Helps prepare students for RIMS certification. Students will broaden their understanding of the benefits of risk control and risk financing practices. Good for managers, senior managers and recent entrants to management.  In-class in Ottawa, ON. Fall start date. 
Risk managers ON University of Western Ontario Risk Management certificate English language proficiency required.  Students can use this towards their FCIP designation.  In-class in London, ON. Some online courses available. 
Risk managers ON Wilfred Laurier University Risk Management certificate Students must be 18 years or older.  Students gain a better understanding of risk management, as determined by GRMI.  In-class in Waterloo, ON. Four-month course starting in September. 
Risk managers ON University of Toronto, School of Continuing Studies Risk Management certificate   The studies meet the requirement needed to obtain the CRM designation recognized by RIMS and awarded by the GRMI. In-class in Toronto, ON. Distance learning also available. 
Risk managers QC University of McGill Risk Management certificate CEGEP diploma (DCS or equivalent).  This program satisfies most of the educational requirements of QRIMA and RIMS to obtain RIMS Fellow designation. In-class in Montreal, QC. 
Risk managers AB University of Calgary (Haskayne School of Business) Degree in Risk Management & Insurance Students must be in the Haskayne School of Business or Actuarial Science program + have course prerequisites. The degree provides students with an understanding of the risk management process, insurance products for business, and insurance company operations. In-class in Calgary, AB.