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Introduction to Data Science and AI for Insurance 

Online Training Programme

6 Week Programme commencing 22 September 2025

This introductory-level course is an important first step in developing your knowledge of data science and artificial intelligence (AI) within the context of insurance. It provides an overview of data tools and technologies and develops your understanding of data analysis, data visualisation techniques, an ethical approach to AI and data science techniques for insurance.

The course is delivered by the Southampton Data Science Academy. The course programme was developed in partnership with the Chartered Insurance Institute.   

Booking Form

Members: £1200
Non-members: £1500

To book this programme for yourself or up to 14 Delegates, please complete the below form:

booking form link

Register your interest

We run a number of cohorts for this course during the year. 

If the advertised dates are not suitable and you would like to be informed of future dates as they become available, please email us at datascience@cii.co.uk or 

Summary

Date: 22 September 2025 - 6 November 2025

Timings: 11:00 - 12:00 (UK)

Duration: 45 - 60 minute sessions, delivered over 6 weeks

No of attendees: 12-16

FormatFormat: Online - virtual delivery

CPDCPD: Delegates participating in the accredited Introduction to Data Science & AI for Insurance can claim up to 30 CPD hours towards the CII / Personal Finance Society member CPD scheme.

Trainers: Southampton Data Science Academy

Price: £1,200 Member / £1,500 Non-Member

Course Objectives

Fully online interactive learning, comprising:

  • 6 modules 
  • 30 hours study time (across 6 weeks)
  • 6 group tutorials (1 tutorial per module)*
  • 1:1 tutoring session*
  • Coursework assignment
  • Interactive quizzes and exercises
  • Peer networking via discussion forum

*You will need a stable internet connection that allows streaming and teleconferencing for these sessions.

Assessment

The course will have two forms of assessment: a final assignment, typically around 1,500 words in length (80% of the total mark), and a set of discussion forum contributions (20% of the final mark). Results are released 3-4 weeks following completion of the course.

Candidates should raise any unforeseen circumstances that may prevent them from submitting the assignment with their tutor as early as possible to discuss reasonable adjustments.

What are the course dates?

The Programme will begin with a 30 minutes Introductory Kick-off session on:

  • Kick-off: Wednesday, September 22, 2025

Subsequent 45 - 60 minute Tutor-Led sessions will be held at 11am, on the below dates:

  • Session 1: Thursday, September 25, 2025
  • Session 2: Thursday, October 2, 2025
  • Session 3: Thursday, October 9, 2025
  • Session 4: Thursday, October 16, 2025
  • Session 5: Thursday, October 23, 2025
  • Session 6: Thursday, November 6, 2025

What will I get by attending the course? 

  • 6 x 45-60 minute interactive sessions with a Trainer

On completion of the course, you will be able to:  

  • Explain core concepts and methods in data science and AI within insurance.
  • Identify opportunities to apply data-science driven business solutions.
  • Gather, process, analyse, visualise and communicate insight from novel, large and heterogeneous datasets.
  • Perform basic analysis of relevant datasets with state-of-the-art tools and technologies in the insurance context.
  • Provide insights about the legal, ethical and technical implications of using big data and AI in an insurance context.

Who should attend?

The course is ideal for anyone in the insurance profession seeking to develop an understanding of data science and AI capabilities – from broking, underwriting and claims professionals, to business analysts, product development, management and marketing roles.  

Data science is becoming an increasingly vital skill in many core insurance functions, including risk assessment and pricing, reserving, fraud detection, customer segmentation, customer experience, product development, reporting and communication. 

Enrol now

Choose your cohort and enrol onto the course using our booking form.

Download the course flyer

For easy access to the course details, download the flyer.

Download the syllabus

For more information on the content of the course, download the syllabus.

Download the Candidate Information Pack

For more information about the course policies, download the Candidate Information Pack.

“The materials were fantastic. I really enjoyed the mixed media approach; switching between live sessions, videos and independent reading as well as practical tasks and discussions – this really helped to keep me engaged.” – Customer review

For enquiries about this workshop, please email to: business.enquiries@cii.co.uk

Please note: The price of the workshop is based on British Pound Sterling. The purchase price will be processed using the relevant international currency conversion rate at the point of sale. Contact us for further information.

CII workshops are sold on a first come first serve basis, and therefore availability may change, depending on the number of bookings received. Once a workshop becomes full, the above date will no longer be available, and new dates will be published.

We reserve the right to postpone the above workshop dates, subject to a minimum number of bookings received. Your booking will only be confirmed, once payment has been processed and you receive a booking confirmation email from the training team. Please ensure that payment is made at least 7 days before the scheduled course date.

Please ensure you refer to our terms and conditions before booking on to any of our training workshops. By booking on to this workshop, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions and for your information to be shared with our training provider.