Education

Big I Oklahoma’s Pathways to Learning

A reimagined education experience built for the way you learn, work, and grow. Explore 35+ designations, micro-certifications, and free CE options designed to match your career path — not the other way around.

Launching January 1, Pathways to Learning gives every agency in Oklahoma more variety, more flexibility, and more value from BIGiOK membership.

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Why We Reimagined Education

For more than 30 years, BIGiOK has delivered high-quality education and respected designations to Oklahoma agents. From the early days of week-long “education school” in Norman to decades of in-person designation classes, our members have always trusted us with their professional development.

But the culture of learning has changed. Today’s professionals expect flexible, online, and on-demand options that fit into real-world schedules. At the same time, maintaining the previous model became financially unsustainable — for both the association and many of our members.

Pathways to Learning is our answer: a modern, member-focused education platform that keeps the quality you expect while dramatically expanding options, formats, and price points.

35+ Designations available across multiple specialties.
Free & Discounted CE Continuing education options included with membership.
Lifetime Designations that don’t require annual renewal fees.

What Pathways to Learning Includes

Pathways to Learning brings together multiple education partners and formats into one unified BIGiOK experience — so you can choose the path that fits your goals, niche, and learning style.

Designations

The Institutes

Access 30+ designations through The Institutes, with online and on-demand coursework that fits into your schedule. Already hold a CIC or CISR? A waiver pathway may let you earn a new designation with a single course and exam.

Live Online

Accredited Insurance Lines Professional (AILP)

Offered in partnership with the Massachusetts Association of Insurance Agents, the AILP is a multi-day, seven & nine part live online course. It delivers a broad, practical understanding of insurance lines with the interaction of a real-time instructor.

Micro-Certs

Short, Focused Learning

Micro-certifications let you dive deep into a specific topic — such as sales, workers’ compensation, or bonds — in short, stackable segments. Build targeted skills without committing to a long series all at once.

Member Value

Free & Discounted CE

Through The Institutes, BIGiOK members can access a wide range of CE at no cost, with heavily discounted designation programs on top. In many cases, the savings alone can offset a large portion of your membership dues.

Lifetime Credentials

Designations You Keep

Once you earn a designation through The Institutes, it’s yours. There are no annual maintenance fees required to keep what you’ve already earned — a major long-term benefit for both individuals and agencies.

Guided Support for Every Learning Path

With more than 35 designations, micro-certs, and CE options to choose from, we know it can be hard to know where to begin. That’s why we’ve built guidance into Pathways to Learning.

Meet Your Pathways to Learning Advisor

BIGiOK’s education advisor, Ali, is fully trained across all programs, designations, and learning formats in Pathways to Learning. Think of him as your “school counselor” for professional development.

Whether you’re:

  • New to the industry and need a strong commercial foundation
  • Focused on a niche such as bonds or workers’ compensation
  • Looking for sales training or leadership skills
  • Or simply trying to efficiently complete CE

Ali can help you choose the right starting point and build a path that matches your role, goals, and learning style.

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How Pathways to Learning Works

We’ve designed the process to be simple, flexible, and repeatable — whether you’re planning for yourself or your entire agency.

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Choose Your Focus

Start with your role and goals. Are you building a foundation, specializing in a niche, or advancing into leadership? Use these questions to narrow down your pathway options.

2

Build Your Pathway

Work with our advisor or browse the catalog to mix designations, micro-certs, and CE. You can build a path that’s broad and foundational or highly specialized in a specific line of business.

3

Learn Your Way

Complete your coursework through live online sessions, on-demand modules, or a blend of both. Fill downtime with micro-learning, or plan larger designations over months — the pace is up to you.

Built to Strengthen Your Agency

Pathways to Learning isn’t just about individual development — it’s a strategic tool for agency growth. With free CE and discounted designations, agency owners can build robust training plans without blowing the annual education budget.

“Imagine being able to design a development plan for every person in your agency without worrying that your education budget will hold you back.”

Whether you’re a small agency investing a few thousand dollars a year in education or a larger operation with multiple career tracks, Pathways to Learning helps you:

Frequently Asked Questions

When does Pathways to Learning go live?

The full Pathways to Learning experience launches January 1. Members can begin exploring options and planning their pathways now.

Is continuing education really free?

Yes. Through The Institutes, BIGiOK members can access a wide range of CE at no cost, in addition to discounted designation programs.

Do I have to maintain my designations every year?

Designations earned through The Institutes are lifetime credentials. Once you earn them, they are yours — there are no annual maintenance fees required.

Who can help me decide which pathway is right for me or my team?

Our Pathways to Learning advisor is available to walk you through options and help you build a plan that fits your goals, role, and preferred learning style.

Ready to Start Your Pathway?

Whether you’re pursuing your next designation, building a team training plan, or simply looking for smarter CE options, Big I Oklahoma’s Pathways to Learning is here to help you move forward.

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