Associate in Information Technology (AIT)

You can earn the Associate in Information Technology designation by passing the course exams below.

AIT 131—Essentials of Information Technology: Internet and the World Wide Web; Software; Hardware; Hardware: Input and Output; Communications, Networks, and Safeguards; Personal Technology; Databases and Information Systems; Challenges of the Digital Age; and Programming.

AIT 132—Insurance Uses of Technology: Technology and Insurance Information, Managing a System, Effect on Marketing/Basic Policy Processing, Needs Analysis, Technology in Underwriting and Claims, Information Security, Agency Management Systems, Internet Insurance Marketing, Internet Sales and Service in the Insurance Industry, Agency/Company Interface, and Industry Level Information Requirements.

AIT 134—The Strategic Management of Information: Creating Business Advantage With IT, Crafting Business Models, Building Networked Businesses, Making the Case for Networked Business, Understanding Internetworking Infrastructure, Assuring Reliable and Secure IT Services, Managing Diverse IT Infrastructures, Organizing and Leading the IT Function, Managing IT Outsourcing, A Portfolio Approach to IT, and Data Warehousing.

Program Options: The Associate in Information Technology course is available as a self-study program via printed textbooks and course guides.

Public classes at third-party providers may be available for AIT courses.

We Recommend AIT For: Agency personnel, agency principals, automation project team members, claims representatives, IT staff, line of business managers, support and general office staff, and underwriters

Exam Information: AIT 131, 132, and 134 exams are offered at Institute-approved on-site testing locations and Prometric Testing Centers. Contact your education coordinator for further information about on-site testing availability.

AIT exams consists of 85 objective questions and examinees have two hours to complete each exam.

The Associate in Information Technology designation program consists of the courses listed below.

AIT 131—Essentials of Information Technology
AIT 132—Insurance Uses of Technology
AIT 134—The Strategic Management of Information

Bottom-Line Benefits

• Improve organizational performance by understanding the functions and features of various technology products
• Increase the value of IT contributions by developing a holistic view of insurance industry functions and processes
• Meet business challenges through strategic alignment of the IT function, collaboration and integration, project management, and outsourcing

Waiver Information

• For students who hold the Associate in Insurance Data Management (AIDM) or the Certified Insurance Data Manager (CIDM) designation, the AIT 131 exam requirement is waived.
• NOTE: Non-Institute course or designations are subject to a $150 application fee per waiver.
• Download the Institute Academic Credit Request Form to apply for a waiver.

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