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Description: The Nebraska Insurance Producer Life and Annuities, Accident and Health or Sickness Exam (13-03) likely covers topics necessary for obtaining a license to sell life insurance, annuities, accident, health, or sickness insurance in Nebraska. Key areas of study include:

• Insurance Basics: General principles of insurance, risk management, and policies.
• Life Insurance: Types of life insurance policies, policy provisions, and underwriting.
• Annuities: Types, uses, and policy structures.
• Health Insurance: Medical plans, policy provisions, and health maintenance organizations (HMOs).
• Accident and Sickness Insurance: Disability income, long-term care, and accident benefits.
• State Regulations: Nebraska-specific insurance laws and regulations.

Types of Jobs: Insurance Agent/Producer, Insurance Broker; Claims Adjuster, Underwriter, Customer Service Representative, Insurance Sales Manager

Prerequisite: Be at least 18 years old; Have a strong communication skill and the desire to help people.

Cost: $1,288. Tuition assistance is available. See your navigator for details

Location of Credential Training: Fort Omaha Campus, Building 24, room 204

Leading Industry Employers: Mutual of Omaha, Blue Cross Blue Shield, State Farm, MetLife, and American Family

The Nebraska Insurance Producer Property and Casualty Exam (13-04) covers topics related to selling property and casualty insurance in Nebraska. Here's a summary of key areas typically included:

• Insurance Basics: General principles of insurance, risk management, insurance contracts, and legal aspects.
• Property Insurance: Covers various types of property insurance policies, such as homeowner’s insurance, commercial property insurance, and inland marine insurance.
• Casualty Insurance: Focuses on liability insurance, including general liability, professional liability (errors and omissions), and automobile liability insurance
• State-Specific Regulations: Nebraska-specific insurance laws, regulations, licensing requirements, and ethical standards for insurance producers.
• Policy Provisions and Underwriting: Understanding policy provisions, exclusions, conditions, and the underwriting process for property and casualty insurance.
• Claims Handling: Basics of claims processes, including claim investigations, settlements, and ethical considerations in claims handling.
• Insurance Ethics: Ethical standards and practices relevant to insurance producers.

Types of Jobs: Insurance Agent/Producer, Insurance Broker; Claims Adjuster, Underwriter, Customer Service Representative, Insurance Sales Manager

Prerequisite: Be at least 18 years old; Have a strong communication skill and the desire to help people.

Cost: $1,288. Tuition assistance is available. See your navigator for details

When is This Credential to be offered? M, T, W, Th 6PM – 9PM

Location of Credential Training: Fort Omaha Campus, Building 24, room 204

Leading Industry Employers: State Farm, American Family, Progressive

This six-hour, in-person Real Estate Workshop satisfies the Nebraska Real Estate Commission’s required pre-licensing education for individuals preparing to take the Nebraska Real Estate Salesperson or Broker examination. The course focuses on professional conduct, ethical practices, and standards required of real estate professionals in Nebraska.

Participants will engage in interactive instruction designed to build competency in handling real estate transactions, with an emphasis on ethics, professionalism, and compliance with state regulations. The workshop includes real-world case studies and guided group discussions addressing common ethical issues faced in real estate practice.

This workshop is also appropriate for current real estate professionals seeking continuing education units.

Types of Jobs: Real Estate Salesperson, Real Estate Broker, Real Estate Agent

Prerequisite: Individuals planning to take the Nebraska Real Estate Salesperson or Broker exam, or currently licensed real estate professionals seeking continuing education

Certification Pathway & Format: Six-hour, in-person workshop
Required by the Nebraska Real Estate Commission prior to taking the state real estate exam

Cost: $79 (includes course and materials; does not include exam or licensing fees)

Location of Credential Training: In-person workshop locations are held at various Metropolitan Community College locations. Contact the program navigator for details.

Physical Requirements & Accommodations: Metropolitan Community College complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Students requiring reasonable accommodations should contact MCC Disability Support Services.

• Course weaves together solid human resource principles, case studies, and unique approaches in dealing with HR issues
• Topic areas include talent acquisition, learning and development, compensation, employee relations, and risk management.
• Important challenges facing managers and employees in today’s business climate are also explored
• Course consists of a self-paced program paired with bi-weekly instructor mentor sessions.
• Length of course is 151 hours, which includes 21 hours of online instructor mentor sessions and 135 hours of online self-study.

Types of Jobs: HR Coordinator, HR Assistant, Recruiting Coordinator, HR Generalist, Compliance Specialist, Benefits Administrator

Prerequisite: High school diploma or equivalent is required to be eligible for the aPHR exam

Cost: Tuition assistance is available. See your navigator for details

Location of Credential Training: Online

Description: This program provides a comprehensive foundation in customer interactions, human behavior drivers, communication skills, and the ethics of customer service. Grounded in Disney's customer excellence principles, the curriculum includes practical real-world scenarios that will distinguish you as a customer service professional.

• Establish basic customer service skills to apply in multiple industries
• Develop communication skills that translate to internal business communications and collaboration

Types of Jobs: Customer Service Representative

Prerequisite: High school diploma or equivalent

Cost: Tuition assistance is available. See your navigator for details

Location of Credential Training: Fort Omaha Campus, Building 24

Leading Industry Employers: North End Teleservices