Who teaches the CISR courses?
Our rigorous qualification process ensures that the CISR faculty consists of experienced, dynamic, highly knowledgeable insurance practitioners. Your instructors are all experienced insurance agency, company, and teaching professionals - you can be sure you're learning from the best.

When I take a CISR course, must I take the exam? Anyone can attend classes without taking the exams. To attain the CISR designation, however, you must take and pass all five of the exams. Also, if you participate through CISR OnLine, you must take and pass the exam to earn state CE credit.

If I fail the exam, can I continue in the Program?
Yes. You can repeat any course and retake the exam. In addition, you can continue attending any of the other courses. We are dedicated to the success of our course participants.

Is there a recommended order in which to take the courses?
No. You can take the courses in any order that best suits your unique needs.

Is there a time limit for earning the CISR designation?
Yes. You must successfully complete the entire series of CISR exams within three calendar years following your first exam. If, for example, you pass your first CISR exam in June 2003, you must complete the entire series of classes and exams by December 31, 2006.

Once I earn the designation, am I a CISR for life?
No. The insurance industry changes at a rapid pace. To remain current, it is necessary that you update your knowledge on a regular basis. That's why we ask that you take at least one continuing education session every year to maintain your CISR designation. No exams for classroom courses are required for CE credits. However, you must take the exam if you choose to update with CISR OnLine.