Center for Professional Education

The Center for Professional Education offers, workshops, certificate programs and professional designation examination preparation courses, as well as consulting services to industry, governments and regulators worldwide. For more than 30 years, the Center has served the educational needs of more than 10,000 professionals in the insurance, risk management and financial services industries.

Programs at the Center for Professional Education include:

Click here for a complete schedule and registration form for all our Summer 2008 public course offerings.

If you have any questions, please call (212) 277-5161 or email us at cpe@stjohns.edu.

Certificate Programs and Specialized Workshops
In addition to the programs listed above, we also offer specialized workshops to address specific needs within the insurance industry and the business community as a whole.

  • Certificate in the Business of Insurance
    We have developed the Certificate in the Business of Insurance for individuals who wish to expand their breadth of knowledge of the insurance industry. This program, taught on four consecutive Fridays by Dr. Jack Hampton, provides a comprehensive overview of the major concepts and areas of expertise that are the fundamental aspects of the industry, and is perfect for those new employees who want to "fast track" their knowledge. Upon completion of the program, each participant receives a certificate from St. John's University. 

    Topics covered in the Business of Insurance include:
    - Risk management
    - Regulation
    - Insurance company operations
    - The law of contracts
    - Property and casualty
    - Life and health
    - Ethics
    - Underwriting and distribution
    - Reinsurance
    - Analysis of insurance company financial statements
    - Current trends in insurance
    - Marketing strategies
    - Insurance and the courts

    The program is offered in two different formats: 2.5 evening hours per week over 12 weeks or four consecutive Fridays for the full day. Tuition for the program is $1795.
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  • Institute for Middle School and High School Teachers
    This two-week program, which is co-sponsored by the Insurance Education Institute and St. John’s University, is designed to enable middle school and high school teachers to become more effective in teaching a range of insurance and insurance-related subjects. The annual program, which meets during the summer, is designed to give teachers a detailed understanding of all forms of insurance, with emphasis upon their relevance to high school students and their families. The program meets at the Manhattan Campus of St. John's University, which is conveniently located near the financial district.
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For further information, call the Center at (212) 277-5161 or email cpe@stjohns.edu.

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