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Certified Insurance Claims Specialist

Online Certification  ·  10 Weeks  ·  Globally Recognised  ·  (CICS)

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Executive Summary

Certified Insurance Claims Specialist

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Insurance Claims Specialist (CICS) delivers a rigorous Advanced-level curriculum that equips participants with the knowledge, tools and frameworks needed to excel in financial management, accounting, budgeting and financial analysis.

This 10 Weeks programme is structured around IFRS, GAAP and recognised financial management and reporting standards, ensuring every graduate applies internationally validated methods to real-world challenges.

GLI’s CICS holders are recognised by leading organisations across Africa, the Gulf, Europe and the Americas as qualified, results-driven professionals. Whether you are advancing your current career or transitioning into new responsibilities, this certification provides the competitive edge you need in 2026 and beyond.

Programme Overview

Certification at a Glance

Certification
Certified Insurance Claims Specialist
Acronym
CICS
Category
Finance & Accounting
Level
Advanced
Duration
10 Weeks
Delivery Mode
100% Online
Assessment
Online Examination
Certificate
Digital + Physical
CPD Eligibility
CPD Accredited
Alumni Benefits
GLI Network Access
Self-Paced
USD 449
Live Virtual
USD 649
Target Audience

Who Should Enrol?

  • Finance Officers and Accountants
  • Budget and Cost Analysts
  • Finance Managers and Controllers
  • Auditors and Financial Analysts
Programme Inclusions

Everything Included in Your Enrolment

  • All study materials and study guide
  • Access to GLI online learning portal
  • Online examination and assessment
  • Digital certificate and digital badge
  • Physical certificate (shipped to you)
  • CPD credits for professional bodies
  • GLI alumni network membership
  • Facilitator and tutor support
  • Resource downloads and reference library
  • Automatic enrolment confirmation
Certification Benefits

Why This Certification Matters for Your Career

Career Advancement
Accelerate your career towards senior finance, controller and CFO roles
Professional Recognition
Credential aligned with IFRS, GAAP and recognised financial management and reporting standards
Leadership Capability
Develop the strategic and operational skills to lead complex financial management functions
Organisational Impact
Design and implement financial management systems that drive performance and measurable results
Compliance Readiness
Master the standards, compliance and ethical governance central to financial management
Global Employability
Qualify for financial management roles across corporates, banks, NGOs and public-sector organisations worldwide
Competency Framework

Core Competencies You Will Develop

✦Financial Accounting, Reporting and Analysis
✦Budgeting, Planning and Cost Control
✦Corporate Finance, Investment and Valuation
✦Treasury, Working Capital and Cash Management
✦Financial Controls, Audit and Governance
✦Professional Ethics and Governance
Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

The full programme, module by module.

1
Foundations and Strategic Context of Certified Insurance Claims Specialist
Certified Insurance Claims Specialist: industry context, trends and professional standards · The role of finance in organisations and value creation · Financial, management and cost accounting distinguished · The finance operating model and business partnering
2
Regulatory and Prudential Duty
Financial regulation and prudential supervision · Internal control and the fraud triangle · Audit evidence, sampling and professional scepticism · Analytical techniques and bias
3
Investment of Reserves
Investment appraisal and the cost of capital · Treasury, liquidity and currency exposure · Financial regulation and prudential supervision · Digital finance and automation roadmaps
4
Control, Fraud and Claims Integrity
Internal control and the fraud triangle · AML, KYC and financial crime prevention · Audit evidence, sampling and professional scepticism · Professional roles, boundaries and settings
5
Serving Underserved Markets
Financial inclusion and serving underbanked markets · Credit assessment and the five Cs · Accrual accounting and the profit-cash gap · Valuation and security analysis
6
Risk, Pricing and Reserves
Expected credit loss and portfolio quality · Investment appraisal and the cost of capital · Reading financial statements as a manager · Concessional and blended finance
7
Reading Financial Position
Reading financial statements as a manager · Accrual accounting and the profit-cash gap · Financial regulation and prudential supervision · Lessons learned and development
8
Projects and Delivery
Project finance structures · Appraisal of development projects · Crisis, resilience and contingency planning · Leading finance projects and change
9
Performance Measurement
Performance and SLAs · Designing an intervention or programme · Ethical, risk and feasibility considerations · KPIs and performance reporting
10
Procurement and Suppliers
Evidence-based practice · Payables, procurement controls and supplier fraud · Procurement and contract management · Vendor selection and management
11
Ethics and Conduct
Ethics and transparency in tax · Ethics in tax practice · Ethics, transparency and reputation · Roles, conduct and professional standards in banking
12
People Administration
Payroll, statutory deductions and employment cost · Workforce management and scheduling · Workforce planning and scheduling · Employee experience and engagement
13
International and Currency
Transfer pricing and international tax · International and cross-border tax · Capstone scoping: a real financial problem or decision · Data gathering and financial analysis
14
Change
Finance transformation and target operating models · Measuring growth and transformation impact · Risk assessment and safety planning · Digital and market transformation
15
Sustainability and ESG
ESG principles and frameworks · Sustainability strategy and materiality · Environmental governance and climate risk · Governance of ESG and reporting
16
Learning and Research
Complaint data and learning · Training and capability building · Training needs analysis · Cognitive load and learning science
17
Financial Practice
Finance maturity assessment · Driving measurable financial improvement · Building a model, budget or business case · Financial reporting standards (IFRS/GAAP)
18
Banking and Financial Services
Stress testing credit portfolios · Credit bureaus and data · Regulatory capital for credit · Credit risk governance
19
Risk and Control
Managing tax risk and audits · Tax compliance and the tax risk agenda · Regulatory and compliance requirements · Managing complexity and comorbidity
20
Legal and Regulatory
Managing audit and regulator relationships · Regulatory reporting and disclosure · Recovery and legal remedies · Regulatory capital and ratios
21
Data and Reporting
Assets, liabilities and equity reporting · Reporting automation · Data security and confidentiality · Working papers and evidence
22
Analysis and Decisions
Accountability and follow-through · Wellbeing and resilience coaching · Ratio and trend analysis · Cost-to-serve and value-for-money analysis
23
Operations and Process
Transaction lifecycle and processing · Cheque clearing and processing · Process improvement and automation · Service levels and quality
24
Leadership and Management
Cash and liquidity management · Team leadership within finance · Strengths, flow and engagement · Meaning, purpose and values
25
People and Development
Team leadership in sales and marketing · Team leadership in field and project settings · Quality monitoring and coaching · Leading service teams
26
Communication
Investor relations and market communication · Presenting financial information clearly · Stakeholder communications · Ethics in communications
27
Stakeholders and Clients
Stakeholder mapping for the finance function · Business partnering and influencing · Negotiation and influencing · Relationship management and cross-selling
28
Markets and Customers
Transfer pricing basics · Transfer pricing documentation · Emerging tools and innovation · Fees, pricing and interchange
29
Technology and Systems
Communicating with families and carers · Automation, RPA and the digital close · Digital currencies and CBDCs · Bancassurance and digital insurance models
30
Strategic Context
Building trust and engagement · Collections strategy · Mergers, funding and growth strategy · Strategic customer relationships

Every module opens in the learning portal with its full lesson set, worked examples, further reading and video masterclasses. 30 modules · 150 lessons.

Learning Outcomes

What You Will Achieve

  • Regulatory and Prudential Duty — applied to your own work
  • Investment of Reserves — applied to your own work
  • Control, Fraud and Claims Integrity — applied to your own work
  • Serving Underserved Markets — applied to your own work
  • Risk, Pricing and Reserves — applied to your own work
  • Reading Financial Position — applied to your own work
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CICS certification?

Yes. GLI certifications are recognised across 100+ countries and are aligned with IFRS, GAAP and recognised financial management and reporting standards. Graduates receive a digital certificate, a physical certificate and CPD credits recognised by employers worldwide.

Who should enrol in the CICS?

This certification is ideal for Finance Officers and Accountants, Budget and Cost Analysts, Finance Managers and Controllers and Auditors and Financial Analysts, and other professionals seeking to formalise their expertise in financial management, accounting, budgeting and financial analysis with a globally recognised credential.

How long does the CICS certification take to complete?

The programme is structured over 10 Weeks and offers flexible learning modes. Self-paced learners can progress at their own schedule, while live virtual participants follow a structured cohort schedule with facilitator-led sessions.

Is the CICS internationally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications are recognised across 100+ countries and are aligned with IFRS, GAAP and recognised financial management and reporting standards. Graduates receive a digital certificate, a physical certificate and CPD credits recognised by employers worldwide.

What is the cost of the CICS certification?

The Certified Insurance Claims Specialist is offered in two formats: Self-Paced at USD 449 and Live Virtual at USD 649. Corporate group rates are available for organisations enrolling 5 or more participants. Contact GLI for a bespoke corporate training quotation.

What does the CICS certification include?

Enrolment includes all study materials and study guides, access to GLI's online learning portal, online examination, digital certificate and badge, physical certificate (posted), CPD credits, GLI alumni network membership, and ongoing facilitator support.

What is the assessment format for the CICS?

The Certified Insurance Claims Specialist is assessed through an online examination consisting of multiple-choice questions, case study analysis, and practical application assignments. The assessment is designed to evaluate real-world competency, not just theoretical recall.

What CPD credits do I earn from the CICS?

The Certified Insurance Claims Specialist carries Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits, which can be applied towards professional body requirements including recognised international professional associations.

Can I study the CICS while working full-time?

Absolutely. The self-paced option is designed for busy working professionals and allows you to study when and where it suits you. Live virtual sessions are typically scheduled in the evenings or on weekends to accommodate professional commitments.

What career outcomes can I expect from the CICS?

Graduates progress towards senior finance, controller and CFO roles. The CICS strengthens your expertise in financial management, accounting, budgeting and financial analysis and positions you for advancement across corporates, banks, NGOs and public-sector organisations.

Graduate Voices

What Our Alumni Say

“

The curriculum was directly applicable to my daily work. I immediately applied what I learned and saw results within weeks of completing the programme.

Finance Director
Private Sector
“

GLI's certification is the most practical professional programme I have attended. The international frameworks gave me credibility with my employer and clients.

Financial Controller
NGO Sector
“

I earned my CICS while working full-time. The self-paced format made it possible, and the quality of the content is genuinely world-class.

Senior Accountant
Government
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