Insurance and Risk Management Certificate Program

Steven Smith, Ph.D. Chair, Business Department

The Certificate in Insurance and Risk Management from The University of Olivet will provide participants with the necessary skills to pursue or enhance a career in the field of insurance and/or risk management. The program encompasses three core courses:

• IRM 221 - Principles of Insurance and Risk Management  
• IRM 252 - Personal Insurance  
• IRM 253 - Commercial Insurance  

The completion of IRM 221  is required to advance to IRM 252  and IRM 253  course.

Upon completion, a participant will be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of property and liability insurance, including policy coverage language.
• Read and Understand coverage forms providing consistent and sound underwriting decisions.
• Work in a collaborative environment, demonstrating negotiating skills and actively challenging others when necessary.

If courses are taken on a non-credit bearing basis, the courses would be eligible to be converted as credit-bearing status at The University of Olivet applicable to an undergraduate bachelor’s degree. Undergraduate acceptance requirements apply.

Courses will be offered online via asynchronous modes of delivery. In person, live classes may be arranged for corporate clients or other environments with a minimum number of students required.