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Gain Risk Management Skills Better assess risks with The Institutes Designations Associate in Risk Management (ARM)

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At The Institutes, we provide educational support, resources and leading research to help those in risk management and insurance better serve the public.

Our knowledge solutions are tailored to your area of focus and experience level and include The Institutes Designations programs like the CPCU®, certificates and professional development programs, online courses and continuing education opportunities.

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We work on a global scale as the leading provider of education and research. Through our affiliates, we are able to help learners succeed, with risk management and insurance professional development offerings aimed at every stage of their career.

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If you already have an Institutes Designation, you might be one course away from the all-new Associate in Insurance Services (AIS) designation! Build on your expertise by developing a forward-thinking mindset in risk and insurance. Plus, you can try the new program for free with the Online AIS Micro-Course!

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Gain the skills you need to effectively manage risk, strategically solve business challenges, and elevate your career by enrolling in our most popular courses and programs, or try one of our free micro-courses to see if a program is the right fit for you.

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Online AAI Micro-Course

Try AAI for free as you complete an assignment from AAI 301. In this micro-course assignment, you’ll build skills vital to become a successful agent.

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Online API Micro-Course

Try the Associate in Personal Insurance (API) for free and start gaining the skills needed to effectively underwrite personal lines risks and better position yourself to help your organization build and maintain a profitable book of business.

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