Learning Options


Virtual Classroom Independent Study Classroom
Hosted by Local Institutes / chapters and The Insurance Institute of Canada. The Insurance Institute of Canada. Local Institutes / chapters and some colleges and universities.
Location Any location. Course accessed via the Internet. Any location. Course accessed via the Internet. Physical classroom environment.
Time Live learning activities such as lectures occur on a specified day and time (synchronous learning) but are also recorded and can be reviewed any day or time (asynchronous learning). No live activities. Learning can occur any day or time (asynchronous learning). Live learning activities such as lectures occur on a specified day and time (synchronous learning).
Instruction Both live and recorded instruction are available. No instructor. NOTE: On a transitional basis, students in some CIP courses have access to an online tutorial with a tutor. Live instruction.
Interactivity Level High/Medium. Students who attend the live sessions will have access to the instructor and classmates. Low. Students mainly read and study from textbook materials and complete online learning and assessment activities independently. High. Students will be actively involved during lessons with the instructor and classmates.
Benefits Students can listen to lectures, ask the instructor questions, interact with classmates, and get answers in real time or by reviewing later. Students can focus solely on the course material without interacting with an instructor or classmates. Learn any time, any place. Students can listen to lectures, ask the instructor questions, interact with classmates, and get answers in real time, all in person.
Recommended for Recommended for those who prefer the flexibility of learning remotely and would like access to an instructor. Recommended for those who prefer working on their own at their own pace. Recommended for those who prefer face-to-face interactions with an instructor and other students.
Examples All of the mandatory CIP courses are available in this format, as are several of the most popular applied professional and elective courses. Available for any course in the CIP program. 
NOTE: Some requirements of Independent Study are changing. Learn more.
Selected CIP courses are offered in this format.

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