Insurance Services Certificate

Program Details

Semester 1

• ADM 157 - Business English Credits: 3
• BCA 212 - Intro Computer Business Appl Credits: 3
• BUS 102 - Introduction to Business Credits: 3
• MGT 194 - Relationship Strategies in Bus Credits: 2

Semester 2

• BUS 185 - Business Law I Credits: 3
• BUS 260 - Introduction to Insurance Credits: 3
• Select one course from Option 1 Credits: 3

Total Credits Required to Complete this Certificate - 20

Fixed Costs

Tuition……………………………………………………………………………………..$156.00 per credit

The costs for each program are estimates and subject to change.

Varied Costs

Approximate total for the program: $4,236**

**Program entry requirements are not included in the total approximate costs.        

What Kind of Work Will You Do?

Entry level customer service, call center and administrative positions at insurance or similar companies.

What Skills and Abilities Will You Need?

Good interpersonal skills, customer service skills, basic knowledge about the insurance industry and computer skills.

What Else Should I Consider about this Specialist Certificate?

There are several insurance companies located in the Des Moines area.  Companies like Nationwide and Principal Financial Group have supported this certificate program because of their need for qualified employees in these entry level positions.   The average starting salary ranges from $12.53 to $14.64 per hour for these different positions according to salary information collected by indeed.com in the Des Moines area. 

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