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 September 24 and conclude on November 19, 2024.

Register by Thursday, September 19, 2024.

Facilitator

Chris Orrison

Schedule:

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

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

Sept. 24
Session 1 
Oct. 1
Session 2
Oct. 8
Session 3
Oct. 15
Session 4
Oct. 22
Session 5
Oct. 29
Session 6 
Nov. 5
No sessions, In2Risk Conference  
Nov. 12
Session 7 
Nov. 19
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 2024 and get the support you need through our facilitated study groups.

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Get to Know Your Facilitator 

Chris Orrison, MBA, CPCU, AINS, API, AIS is a lifelong learner and teacher. He recently retired from GEICO, where he spent the last 20 years as a senior licensing instructor. As an adjunct instructor at the Mercer University Stetson-Hatcher School of Business, he developed and instructed the first courses in the university's risk management and insurance program. 

He is currently a career advisor at Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC), where he has previously taught business courses and served as chair and vice chair of the Board of Trustees. In 2024, he launched CORR Media LLC. He publishes a business newsletter as well as offering continuing education and study aids for insurance.

Chris is a member of the global CPCU Society Student Action Committee and has served as his local chapter's president and vice president. He and his wife Melissa were co-presenters at the 2022 In2Risk conference.

Chris has an MBA and has earned the designations of CPCU, AINS, API and AIS from The Institutes. Chris lives in the middle Georgia area with Melissa and their two-year-old son Jack, where they enjoy spending time at the golf course.

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