1. Write national exams in the same session that you're taking the course. If you want to gain credits toward the CIP designation program, national exams need to be written in the same session in which you are taking your course (or else you’ll need to take the course again). 

2. Know your exam registration deadlines. To avoid missing out, be sure to register before the deadlines below:
Fall semester – register for December exams by October 15
Winter semester – register for April exams by February 15
Spring semester – register for July exams by June 1
Need a reminder? Download a list of Important Dates for Full-Time Students.
To register, come back to this page and click the yellow buttons below.

3. Know the exam rewrite policy. If you are unsuccessful with your exam, rewrites can only be written in the session following the unsuccessful exam (otherwise you’ll need to take the course again).  

4. Ensure your success by buying your textbook package, and use the online tutorial. 

5. Create your online member profile, and access online services, by contacting Member Services.

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The Insurance Institute: how we can help you

We’re here to support you in your journey as an insurance professional, and we’re proud to offer a range of insurance education options that set the professional standard for the industry. These include the internationally recognized designation programs: Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) and Fellow Chartered Insurance Professional (FCIP). 

As well, our Career Connections program gives you the opportunity to learn about careers in the insurance industry and search for new employment opportunities.

Complimentary Insurance Institute membership 

Many of the colleges and universities with a full-time insurance program offer complimentary Insurance Institute membership for students registered in that program - check with your college or university. As a member, you have the opportunity to register for CIP national exams to complete credits towards the internationally-recognized Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) designation from the Insurance Institute.

Benefits of membership include: 

• Access to our designation programs that are highly valued by employers in the p&c insurance industry. We offer flexible learning options to suit your busy schedule.
• Professional development & networking opportunities
• Industry updates
• Insights and research on topics such as automated vehicles and cyber risks
• Access to over 20 trends papers to give you even more insights
• Member services department available to assist you to choose which educational options are best to help you reach your career coals
• Connection to a local network in 19 institutes and chapters across the country
• Be a part of our graduate community: the CIP Society

Extra benefits for students in full time insurance programs:

• 50% discount* off the cost of your CIP national exams - make sure you register for your exam in the same session in which you took your course
• 50% discount* of rewriting your CIP national exams (if necessary)** 
• Access to resources to guide you to success, study skills sessions (scheduled by your local institute or chapter), knowledgeable Institute staff (your local manager and Member Services), three scholarships, Career Connections website and job site, industry networking, career talks, resume tips and tools, and more.

Additional information:

** Please note; examination rewrites are only available for those who received a grade of X or Y, and must be taken in the next available exam session. Learn more about exam rewrites.

Through the Career Connections program, the Insurance Institute helps prepare you for success!

To help you find your place in the p&c insurance industry, the Insurance Institute has created a nationwide career awareness and insurance education program on behalf of the insurance industry. The comprehensive Career Connections program includes online resources such as: an interactive quiz, career profiles and videos, a job site and much more.

Colleges/Universities with an Insurance Program

Bow Valley College
BCIT – British Columbia Institute of Technology
CCNB – Collège Communautaire du Nouveau Brunswick
Centennial College
Conestoga College
Fanshawe College
Humber College
MacEwan University
Mohawk College
NBCC – New Brunswick Community College
Red River College
Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Seneca College