Insurance Professional I

This Insurance Professional I certificate is designed for students with employment experience in an insurance office or an insurance-related business. This coursework will help prepare students for entry-level positions. Completion of this program will also help prepare students for insurance certifications. This program is approved by the Insurance Education Association (IEA). Students learn to describe elements of a contract, insurance contracts, and conditions commonly found in property and liability insurance policies.

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Expand students' skills in insurance fundamentals, property and liability insurance principles, personal and commercial insurance, business organization, and leadership. Equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills to pursue careers as claims adjusters, insurance agents, risk analysts, and sales agents in the insurance industry. Prepare students for certification exams related to property risks and insurance professionalism.

Insurance Professional I Certificate (Total 14 units)

The Insurance Professional I Certificate program is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in insurance industry practices and principles, preparing them for entry-level careers and industry-recognized certification exams. Through focused coursework, students will expand their understanding of accounting basics, business organization, and the core principles of property, liability, personal, commercial, life, and health insurance.

This program also emphasizes ethical decision-making, workplace professionalism, and essential leadership skills necessary for navigating today’s dynamic insurance environment. Students who complete this certificate will be equipped to pursue roles such as insurance agents, claims adjusters, risk analysts, and sales professionals within the insurance industry.

Program Requirements – Complete All (14 units):

• BUSAD 111 – Introduction to Insurance (1 unit)
  A survey of the insurance industry, including an overview of career paths and key industry functions.

• BUSAD 112 – Applied Workplace Ethics (1 unit)
  Focuses on professional behavior, ethical standards, and decision-making in the business and insurance sectors.

• BUSAD 113 – Principles of Property and Liability Insurance (3 units)
  Introduces core concepts related to risk management, underwriting, and the structure of property and casualty policies.

• BUSAD 114 – Personal Insurance (3 units)
  Covers insurance products designed for individuals, including auto, homeowners, renters, and personal liability.

• BUSAD 115 – Commercial Insurance (3 units)
  Examines insurance solutions for businesses, including commercial property, general liability, workers’ compensation, and business interruption coverage.

• BUSAD 116 – Principles of Life and Health Insurance (3 units)
  Explores individual and group life and health insurance policies, regulatory considerations, and current industry trends.

Upon successful completion, students will have the necessary skills to enter the insurance field with a competitive edge and may be prepared to take industry certifications related to property risks and insurance professionalism.

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Los Angeles Valley College

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  • Suitable for those seeking entry-level positions in the insurance industry.

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  • Serves as a stepping stone towards more advanced insurance studies. LAPC

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This program is not a modification.