Insurance Professional

Within the insurance industry, there are a wide range of career paths, including customer service, sales, administration, analytics, and more. NorQuest’s Insurance Professional program will provide immersive training in a variety of topics, giving you the skills you need to enter a dynamic industry.

• Learn directly from individuals with real-world experience and success in insurance
• This program is only four months long and can be completed entirely online
• Gain an education and certificate of completion that’s recognized by many of Alberta’s insurance firms

Online real-time

As an online program with a flexible schedule, you can complete your courses while you continue working.

Fast-track your career

NorQuest’s program is shorter than other post-secondary offerings and provides the skills for you to start immediately in the industry.

Compliment your insurance license

If you've already earned your insurance license or you're thinking about prepping for it, this program provides you with additional skills to become a well-rounded professional.

This program is for anyone who wants to start a career in insurance or is a current Insurance Professional who wants to gain the skills to be more successful in their role.

For those without related experience

If you’re looking to enter an in-demand career opportunity with continuous growth potential, the insurance industry can provide the perfect space for you to explore different interests, meet your financial goals, and advance into new roles.

For business graduates

Graduates of business degrees or diplomas that don’t have a specific career path or have tried other roles that didn’t align with their goals may wish to explore a career in insurance. They can apply many of the same skills they acquired through their business education—such as reporting, management, communications, finance, and more.

For those with insurance experience

Students with insurance experience can gain the skills needed to be more successful in their roles, such as increasing sales and meeting targets. It will also help current professionals ladder into new job opportunities and give them the knowledge to better understand the industry.

Students will gain knowledge in multiple areas, including:

• Insurance Basics: industry overview, different career and licensing paths, basic terminology, and principles of risk management
• Essentials Skills for Business Success: sales and marketing skills, relationship management, networking, social media strategies, and business communication
• Workplace Skills: adaptability, resilience, developing a growth mindset, leadership and professionalism principles, organizational culture, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion awareness
• Future Skills for Insurance Professionals: digital skills for the insurance industry and enhancing the customer experience through automation and AI

Insurance Professionals often report strong starting salaries, flexible work styles—with many working from home or in hybrid environments—good benefits, and funding for professional development and continuous learning. As a large industry, there are many different roles and disciplines you can branch into as you continue to develop your professional career.

After taking this program, you can start your insurance career as an:

• Entry level insurance broker
• Entry level personal insurance advisor
• Account manager assistant
• Broking assistant

Once you enter the industry, you can choose to prep for your insurance license. Depending on your employer, you can seek support and potential funding to earn your insurance license. By becoming licensed and gaining work experience, you might move into management and senior level roles.