Summer is here, but your professional development doesn’t have to slow down!
Use the summer to get ahead and continue learning! Whether you need state-approved CE credits, want to earn a professional insurance designation, or maintain your already earned Alliance Designations, the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance offers flexible options to help you own your potential.
From traditional classroom courses, to self-paced online insurance courses and live instructor-led webinars, you can stay compliant, gain new skills, and advance your expertise without disrupting your schedule.
Start with Insurance Fundamentals
If you are early in your career or looking to strengthen your foundation, building core knowledge is the first step toward long-term success in insurance.
PRO Ed courses help you quickly develop practical insurance knowledge you can apply immediately in your role.
Earn Ethics State-Approved CE Credits
Insurance continuing education is required, but it should not slow you down. The Alliance offers flexible CE courses designed for working professionals.
Choose from 1-hour and 3-hour ethics webinars to meet your state requirements while staying focused on your career growth.
Earn an Insurance & Risk Management Designation and Advance Your Career!
Earning a professional insurance designation helps you stand out, build credibility, and improve client relationships. Summer is the ideal time to keep progressing toward your goals.
Certified Insurance & Risk Professional (CIRP) Designation
The Certified Insurance & Risk Professional (CIRP) designation is a modern, self‑paced credential built for today’s commercial lines producers who want to level up fast. CIRP blends technical, commercial insurance knowledge, real‑world risk management insight, and practical communication skills—empowering you to deliver smarter solutions, stronger client relationships, and confident guidance in a rapidly changing industry.
Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) Designation
The Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) designation is one of the most respected and recognized credentials in the insurance industry. Designed for professionals who want to strengthen their technical knowledge and improve client outcomes, the CIC program helps you build real-world expertise you can apply immediately.
Through focused courses covering Agency Management, Commercial Casualty, Commercial Multiline, Commercial Property, Personal Lines, Life and Health, and Insurance Company Operations, CIC prepares you to handle complex coverage scenarios with greater confidence and precision.
Whether you are just beginning your designation journey or continuing your progress, CIC offers a clear path to advancing your career, increasing credibility, and delivering greater value to your clients.
Certified Risk Manager (CRM) Designation
The Certified Risk Manager (CRM) designation is designed for professionals who want to move beyond basic insurance knowledge and take a more strategic, proactive approach to managing risk.
Through a structured curriculum covering Principles of Risk Management, Analysis of Risk, Control of Risk, Financing of Risk, and Practice of Risk Management, the CRM program equips you to identify exposures, evaluate impact, and implement effective risk solutions across a wide range of industries.
Certified Insurance Service Representative (CISR) Designation
The Certified Insurance Service Representative (CISR) designation is designed for insurance professionals who want to strengthen their practical knowledge and deliver better service to clients.
Focused on real-world application, CISR courses cover key areas such as commercial casualty, personal lines, risk management, and agency operations. Each course is built to help you handle everyday coverage questions, improve account management, and respond confidently to client needs.
Certified School Risk Manager (CSRM) Designation – Final Webinars*
The Certified School Risk Manager (CSRM) designation is designed for professionals responsible for identifying, evaluating, and managing risk within educational environments. Through focused coursework, CSRM builds practical knowledge in school risk exposures, safety planning, and risk financing.
This designation has helped education and insurance professionals strengthen risk management practices and improve outcomes across school systems.
*Important Update: The CSRM designation is being sunset, and this is your final opportunity to complete the program. If you have already started your CSRM journey, now is the time to finish and earn your designation.
Certified Personal Risk Manager (CPRM) Designation
The Certified Personal Risk Manager (CPRM) designation is designed for professionals who specialize in serving high-net-worth and personal lines clients with complex risk profiles.
CPRM helps you go beyond standard coverage conversations by focusing on lifestyle protection, risk assessment, and customized solutions for personal exposures. Through targeted coursework, you will learn how to evaluate personal risk, identify coverage gaps, and design strategies that protect your clients’ assets, families, and long-term financial security.
Exclusive for Alliance Designees: Advanced Online MEGA Sessions
The Online James K. Ruble MEGA Seminar is an exclusive update option designed specifically for experienced professionals who want more than basic CE.
Dynamics of Sales & Service: Build the Skills That Drive Growth!
The Dynamics Series focus on the skills that directly impact your success every day, including client conversations, prospecting, account development, and service excellence. You will learn proven strategies to better understand client needs, deliver more value, and position yourself as a trusted advisor.
Use the summer to get ahead and keep learning!
Whether you are earning CE, working toward a designation, or advancing your expertise, the next step is right in front of you.
