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Insurance Professional Program

About the Program

This program is fully government-funded and prepares students for their Level 1 General Insurance Salesperson Licence Exam at no cost to them, while also fostering an understanding of a code of ethics that supports professionalism across various insurance concepts.

Admission Requirements

Students are required to be 19 years of age prior to the start of the program or possess a high school diploma (or equivalent), and provide evidence of one of the following English proficiency requirements:

• Completion of grades 9-11, including English 10 with a grade of ‘C’ or higher from a country where English is one of the principal languages, or
• Completion of 2 years of full-time post-secondary education at an accredited institution where English is the language of instruction, or
• Provide verified results for one of the English language proficiency tests listed below. Test results must be dated no more than two years before the start date of the program:
  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic – Minimum overall score of 5.5
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) IBT – Minimum overall score of 46
  • Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) – Minimum overall score of 40
  • Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP) – Listening 6, Speaking 6, Reading 5, and Writing 5
  • Duolingo English Test (DET) – Minimum overall score of 95
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic – Minimum overall score of 43
  • Cambridge English Qualifications: B2 First exam (FCE) - Minimum overall score of 160 or “C”
  • Cambridge Linguaskill – Minimum overall B2 level
  • LANGUAGECERT Academic – Minimum overall B2 level
  • The Michigan English Test (MET) – Minimum overall B2 level
  • iTEP Academic – Minimum overall score of 3.5
  • EIKEN – Minimum placement of Grade Pre-1

Courses

• Microsoft Word Foundations
• Microsoft Excel Foundations
• Microsoft Word Advanced
• Microsoft Excel Advanced
• Business Writing
• Communication Strategy for Business
• Diversity in the Workplace
• Leadership
• Small Business Bookkeeping
• Project Management Fundamental
• Insurance Specialty
• Career Strategies
• Practicum Placement

Career Opportunities

• Auto Insurance Trainee
• Personal Lines Representative
• Client Service Representative
• Insurance Broker

Program Details

• Duration: 6 months
• Format: In-Class, Distance, Combined
• Total program hours: 520
• Total weeks: 26

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• Do I need any experience in insurance before joining the program? No, you don’t need any previous experience. The program will teach you everything from basic insurance concepts to the skills needed for a job in the field.
• Will I learn both technical skills and customer service skills? Yes! The program includes both hard skills, like working with software and understanding insurance policies, and soft skills, like communication and problem-solving.
• Are there payment plans or financial aid options? Yes, we offer payment plans for tuition fees, and there may be scholarships available. Some students may qualify for Student Aid BC Loans (domestic), as well as other funding options. Speak with our admissions team for details.
• What do insurance professionals do? Insurance agents and brokers sell life, automobile, property, health, and other types of insurance to individuals, businesses, and public institutions. Insurance agents are employed by individual insurance companies or are independent representatives of specific insurance companies. Insurance brokers are employed by brokerage firms, or may work in partnerships or hold sole proprietorship. Supervisors of insurance agents are included in this unit group.