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National Certificate: Short-Term Insurance (NQF 5)

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About The Course

Advance your career in Short-Term Insurance

The National Certificate: Short-Term Insurance NQF Level 5 is designed for experienced insurance professionals who are ready to take on more specialised, senior or management responsibilities.

The programme develops advanced knowledge of risk management and short-term insurance across personal, commercial and corporate lines, with a particular focus on complex commercial and corporate risks.

  • SAQA ID: 57918

  • NQF Level: 5

  • Credits: 120

  • Entry requirement: NQF Level 4 qualification and relevant short-term insurance knowledge or experience

You will build advanced knowledge in:

  • Personal, commercial and corporate insurance

  • Complex commercial and corporate risks

  • Risk management, risk transfer and risk financing

  • Underwriting high-value and specialised risks

  • Claims and the financial impact of large losses

  • Reinsurance and alternative risk-transfer solutions

  • Insurance legislation, ethics and compliance

  • Analysing technical and financial information

  • Identifying industry trends

  • Developing appropriate insurance solutions

The programme will strengthen your ability to analyse complex risks, make informed decisions and respond confidently to changes in the insurance industry.

  • Senior and experienced underwriters

  • Senior claims administrators

  • Insurance brokers and intermediaries

  • Commercial and corporate insurance specialists

  • Loss adjusters

  • Risk management professionals

  • Compliance practitioners

  • Short-term insurance auditors

  • Team leaders and managers

  • Experienced employees ready to advance their insurance careers

Learnerships

Our structured 12-month learnership option combines learning with workplace experience. It is suitable for employers who want to develop employees, support workplace transformation and build a strong financial-services talent pipeline.

Corporate groups

Corporate programmes are available for groups of 10 or more learners and may be offered through:

  • Self-paced learning

  • Facilitated learning

The programme can be completed over 8 to 18 months, depending on the selected delivery method and the organisation’s requirements.

Individual self-study

Our flexible self-study option can be completed over 8 to 18 months.

Structured learning material and pre-recorded videos guide learners through the programme step by step. Learners can study around their work and personal responsibilities while receiving ongoing guidance and support.

Recognition of Prior Learning may also be available to experienced financial-services professionals.