08 Aug 2023 changes to the CPCU exams
How is the CPCU program changing?
The Institutes has changed the requirements for the CPCU designation and released new course materials for all of their CPCU courses. While the course numbers are staying the same, the course names have changed and consequently the new course materials are labeled as 1st editions. To keep things straight going forward, we’ll use the phrases “new 2023 edition” and “old 2020 edition.”
If you are taking an exam before September 15, 2023, you can continue to use the existing BDU study materials for any CPCU exam. All of our CPCU study materials were updated in 2020 or 2021 and correspond to the old 2020 edition CPCU exams. CPCU exams taken after October 15, 2023 will cover the new 2023 edition courses.
Below is a chart comparing the old and new CPCU program requirements:
| Old Program | New Program | |
| Core Courses | 500 520 530 540 |
500 520 530 540 550 |
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| Concentration Courses
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Commercial Lines: 551 552 553 |
Commercial Lines: 551 552 |
| -OR- | -OR- | |
| Personal Lines: 555 556 557 |
Personal Lines: 555 556 |
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If you have questions about what courses you need to take, you can check out The Institutes CPCU FAQ page or reach out to their customer service team directly.
If you have any questions or need any further clarification, please reach out to us by sending an email to help@bigdaddyu.com.
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Gabriel Mayfield
Posted at 00:58h, 09 Augustso if I use the courses with BDU, where do I go for the exams for each course
Elizabeth White
Posted at 13:41h, 09 AugustWe sell study materials that help you prepare for your CPCU exams. The CPCU courses and exams are administered by The Institutes. You have to take the exams through The Institutes.
Cindy Ramkissoon
Posted at 13:55h, 04 SeptemberCPCU 520 maybe in Oct?
Elizabeth White
Posted at 13:36h, 05 SeptemberWe don’t have a good estimate right now for when our CPCU 520 study materials will be updated, but it’s unlikely they’ll be ready in October 2023. They may be done by the end of the year.
Catherine Adcock
Posted at 11:22h, 02 OctoberDo you know how different the 540 2020 version is versus the 2023?
Elizabeth White
Posted at 13:08h, 03 OctoberWe do not know right now, but we expect to have a review of the differences written up in a blog post next week.
Jingying Zhou
Posted at 15:08h, 07 DecemberDo you offer any study material AU 60–Evaluating Commercial Underwriting Risks?
Elizabeth White
Posted at 10:15h, 11 DecemberUnfortunately, we do not have study materials for any of the AU courses.
SC
Posted at 15:22h, 20 DecemberAny idea when any of the following course will be completed?
CPCU 551, 552 or 530
As well as any of the electives.
Elizabeth White
Posted at 08:59h, 21 DecemberWhile we don’t have a precise timeline for when the update to each course will be done, the update to CPCU 530 will likely come in early 2024 and 551 and 552 in mid 2024. We don’t currently have plans to develop study materials for any of the CPCU electives.
Sal Crespo
Posted at 15:17h, 18 JanuaryI am considering not waiting for the CPCU 530 update. I read in one of your article that not much has change in this particular exam. I recently completed my ARM without a re-test and want to continue moving forward with the least waste of time as possible. Please advise.
Elizabeth White
Posted at 09:55h, 19 JanuaryWe have not yet seen the new CPCU 530 course materials, so we cannot advise on how much has changed. We have read from other sources that the majority of the new course content comes from the previous version, so it is likely you’ll be fine using our existing 530 study materials to prepare for the new exam. Our money-back guarantee stands, so if you choose to order our current 530 study materials, and you decide they’re not worth it, you can send us an email requesting a refund.
Sal Crespo
Posted at 21:39h, 09 FebruaryAny idea when the new version CPCU 530 will be available?
Elizabeth White
Posted at 09:28h, 13 FebruaryWe don’t have a precise estimate right now, but it’s likely the updated CPCU 530 study materials will be ready in April or May 2024.
Edwin Rodriguez
Posted at 07:52h, 20 MarchHave the Core course been updated to the 2023 edition?
Elizabeth White
Posted at 09:12h, 20 MarchWe have updated our CPCU 500 and 540 study materials. At this time we do not plan to update the rest of the CPCU courses. Please email help@bigdaddyu.com with any questions.