Certificate in IT for Insurance Professionals

The essential qualification for insurance professionals.

Information Technology is an important part of every business. The insurance industry is especially reliant on computer systems to provide the level of service expected by customers and demanded by the marketplace. It is essential that everyone in this industry who uses IT has a sound knowledge and understanding of the wider technical and business issues.

Overview

The Certificate in IT for Insurance Professionals is the only qualification designed specifically to cover IT issues and responsibilities in the insurance industry. Developed jointly by The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) and The British Computer Society (BCS), it provides evidence of a broad understanding of the principles and use of IT in insurance, independent of any particular software or hardware platform.

Who is it for?

This certificate has significant benefits for everyone who needs to be aware of potential IT applications in the insurance industry. It will be particularly relevant if you have no formal IT qualifications and you:

• are an IT user looking to expand your knowledge and understanding;
• have management responsibility for IT, including purchasing;
• provide IT assistance to colleagues;
• are increasingly involved in IT during your day-to-day work.