Insurance Proficiency Certificate

Program Overview

The Insurance Proficiency Certificate is a 16-credit program that prepares students for entry-level roles in insurance sales. It offers two pathways: Finance and Data Analysis & Real Estate. The program equips students with the knowledge and skills to determine loss exposure, identify and evaluate insurance, and specialize in finance or data analysis. Graduates can pursue careers as Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks, Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars, or Medical Records Specialists.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview: The Insurance Proficiency Certificate is a 16-credit program that prepares students for entry-level roles in insurance sales.
The program does not require a prior associate or undergraduate degree, making it accessible for quick entry into the workforce. It can also supplement the skills of those already in the field who seek to advance their careers or enhance their performance.
• Objectives: The program aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills to:
• Determine loss exposure
• Identify, describe, and evaluate insurance for various types of property, excluding medical insurance
• Specialize in finance or data analysis with optional focus on real estate

Outline:

Pathway I: Finance

• FIN 151 - Risk Management and Insurance (3 credits)
• FIN 155 - Property and Liability Insurance (3 credits)
• FIN 160 - Personal Insurance (3 credits)
• ACCT 101 - Financial Accounting (4 credits)

Pathway II: Data Analysis & Real Estate

• FIN 151 - Risk Management and Insurance (3 credits)
• FIN 155 - Property and Liability Insurance (3 credits)
• FIN 160 - Personal Insurance (3 credits)
• FIN 165 - Commercial Insurance (3 credits)
• ECON 112 - Statistics I (3 credits) OR
• ECON 120 - Introduction to Business Analytics (3 credits) OR

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths:
• Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks
• Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars
• Medical Records Specialists
• Career Opportunities:
• Sell and process insurance policies
• Analyze insurance programs
• Advise clients on insurance options
• Salaries:
• Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks - $49,515
• Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars - $66,429
• Medical Records Specialists - $49,006