Program Overview
Program Overview
The Insurance Advisor program is designed to provide students with the necessary skills and knowledge required to work in the insurance industry in a variety of different capacities.
Admission Requirements
- Grade 12 or equivalent or Mature Student status
- Courses are open to any applicant who possesses a good command of the English language and is able to follow instructions
- An admissions interview will be administered to determine if the applicant has the required interest, motivation, and entry-level skills to take this program
- Full-time students must attend the required hours per week as per the course schedule and may do so at times convenient to them
Program Highlights
The program prepares students to write the provincial licensing examination and introduces them to different practices and positions within the industry. Students also gain skills and experience in using the most commonly used insurance database and quoting software in Canada.
Career Opportunities
Recent studies indicate a shortage of qualified candidates across the country, with a huge demand expected over the next few years. Careers that correspond with the skills learned in this program include:
- Insurance Advisor
- Insurance Broker
- Insurance Agent
- Customer Service Representative
- Sales Representative
- Account Manager
- Underwriter
- Underwriter Assistant
- Claims Assistant
Core Courses
Upon completion of the program, the participant must demonstrate the following core competencies:
- Keyboarding: Minimum 25 words per minute (WPM)
- Business Skills: Business Verbal Communication, Customer Service, Principles of Selling
- Office Skills: Personal Computer Fundamentals for End Users and basic level of proficiency in Microsoft Outlook
- Operating Systems: Basic level of proficiency in a Windows operating system
- Word Processing: Basic level of proficiency in Microsoft Word
- Spreadsheets: Basic level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Database Management: Advanced level of proficiency in one database application
- Insurance: Skills & Practices of Insurance and Fundamentals of Insurance
- Job Readiness/Employability Skills: Job Search and Resume Writing and Thought Patterns For a Successful Career
Program Details
- Program Type: Diploma
- Anticipated salary: C$29,388 C$53,088
- Program Duration: 25 Weeks
- Program Notes: Tuition fees include all materials and student manuals. Financial assistance may be available to qualified students.
- Program Category: Business
Available Locations
The program is available at the following locations in Alberta:
- Calgary Central
- Calgary Genesis Centre
- Edmonton Downtown
- Edmonton South
- Edmonton West
- Red Deer