CPCU® Study Groups Made for You

Take on the challenge of earning your CPCU designation with support from a facilitated study group. Whether you’re busy with work, responsibilities at home, or wondering if you can do this, we’re here to tell you that YOU CAN and you don’t have to do it alone.   If you need accountability, real-life case studies to bring the concepts to life, or the support and comradery of a group, we’ve got your back with the guidance of our expert and relatable facilitators. You and your CPCU study group can do it. You’ve got this – together.

New sessions begin quarterly. Facilitated study groups are complimentary for Pathways members; however, individual registration is required to participate. If you would like to participate and are not a member, join today. If you are joining the CPCU Society for the first time, please allow 24 hours for your dues to process before registering for the study group. 

Participants are required to purchase their own study materials from The Institutes. Participants will also receive access to a private online community through Interact with their facilitator and group members.

CPCU course material has been recently updated by The Institutes, and all study groups since September 2023 use the updated material only. Please visit The Institutes Knowledge Group’s FAQ page concerning updates to the CPCU program.

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CPCU 500: Becoming a Leader in Risk Management and Insurance

Weekly sessions begin on January 9 and conclude on February 27, 2025.

Register by Thursday, January 2, 2025.

Facilitator

Dr. Brad Gronke

Schedule:

Facilitated study groups take place virtually on the following Thursdays at 7 p.m. ET. Sessions last 90 minutes.   

All assignments and exam prep will be covered throughout eight sessions. 

Jan.9
Session 1 
Jan. 16
Session 2
Jan. 23
Session 3
Jan. 30
Session 4
Feb. 6
Session 5
Feb. 13
Session 6 
Feb. 20
Session 7  
Feb. 27
Session 8 
 

Get ready to learn! Please come prepared to discuss assignment one on the first day. Not a member? Join the Society today for 2025 and get the support you need through our facilitated study groups.

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Get to Know Your Facilitator 

Dr. Brad Gronke (he/him) is highly sought after in the field of learning and development, helping to prepare people for what is possible. Dr. Brad has more than twenty years’ experience in business, insurance, and leadership. He has held roles across several insurance lines with a focus on workers compensation for insurance carriers, third party administrators, and in risk management for employers. 

Dr. Brad has earned designations from The Institutes of CPCU, AIC, AIM, and AIS. He holds the additional designations of SCLA, CLMP, ACP and CCP. Dr. Brad’s degrees include an MS in social justice, an MBA in organizational behavior, and a Doctor of Education in leadership.

He serves as a trainer for a TPA and as a faculty member for a university in Illinois. Dr. Brad has served on many inclusion committees in his career as well as local and national leadership positions. He currently makes a global impact as a member of the Leadership Council for the CPCU Society.

 

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