Anyone done any CII courses/qualifictaions/exams

[andyjo1982]

Afternoon all

I'm looking into the possibility of taking a course to try and help further my career in the insurance sector, and just wanted some feedback on anyone who may have done similar. How long does the course take? Do you need to go anywhere for any teachings or for the exam? How well recognised in the industry are the CII qualifications, or are there any alternatives I should look for that are better recognised. Things like that really.

I've neevr done any sort of further education since leaving college at 18, 14 years ago, so any advice/feedback/opinions would be welcome.

Thanks

[insurance_jon]

I've done cert cii and have just started my ACII.

We are just about to launch CII apprenticeships at my brokerage.

The cert cii is fairly easy if you have a grasp of insurance

[insurance_jon]

How long does the course take? - 6 months for cii 1-2 years for acii
Do you need to go anywhere for any teachings or for the exam? I have a weekly tutor come in to teach my staff, he's been pretty invaluable
How well recognised in the industry are the CII qualifications, or are there any alternatives I should look for that are better recognised. - CII is the only things we look for as employers.

where are you based?
are you broking or insurer focussed?

[andyjo1982]

Hi Jon

Thanks for the reply. I work for a small broker doing specialist private car and commercial insurance.

Sounds like it is worth doing and quite an important qualification. I think I'll start making plans to get going on it.

[insurance_jon]

definitely worth it, and there are some grants available in some regions towards it.

[ShortShift811]

I'm also completing my ACII - similar age to you and I'm about halfway through. Not always easy studying on top of work, but you definitely want to stay in insurance I'd say it's essential. The good thing about the modular structure is you can choose the timescale you take to complete it and which modules are most relevant to the area you want to work in.

Per Jon's comment, many firms (on the commercial side, at least) will pay for your study materials and first exam for each section.

Feel free to PM me if you want any more info!

[andyjo1982]

ShortShift811 said:

I'm also completing my ACII - similar age to you and I'm about halfway through. Not always easy studying on top of work, but you definitely want to stay in insurance I'd say it's essential. The good thing about the modular structure is you can choose the timescale you take to complete it and which modules are most relevant to the area you want to work in.

Per Jon's comment, many firms (on the commercial side, at least) will pay for your study materials and first exam for each section.

Feel free to PM me if you want any more info!

Thanks YHM.

[kriss]

Did CII IF1 in about 3 months studying a couple of hours after work twice a week. I then got a job in the Automotive market the next week so didnt pursue.

[Suleman.94]

Hi,
I am a last year student of BSc Hons (Finance & Economics) at Brunel University, London. I will be graduating this July and thinking of further studying ACII. I have worked with an insurance firm before and feel like progressing in the insurance department. Could anyone please tell me how long it takes to complete ACII if you are studying full time? I know it depends on the person but I just need a rough idea on the duration. Also would i be given any exemptions due to my current course?
Kind regards