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About

The American Society of Workers Comp Professionals, Inc. (AMCOMP) works to raise the professional standards of practice in the field of workers' compensation. Through its Workers Compensation Professional (WCP®) program, AMCOMP certifies professionals who demonstrate proficiency in workers’ compensation by the successful completion of the WCP® course curriculum and final exam.

The WCP® designation is valuable for professionals across the workers' compensation industry, including claims examiners, healthcare providers, attorneys, rehabilitation counselors, auditors, and other industry stakeholders. It is especially beneficial for professionals working for insurance carriers, self-insured organizations, agencies, brokerages, third-party administrators, and state workers' compensation agencies.

Program Overview

AMCOMP’s WCP® designation program provides industry professionals with a strong educational foundation in all aspects of the workers’ compensation industry. Those who complete the coursework will have a better understanding of how the various pieces of the workers’ compensation industry work together. For more details on what the program will cover, please click here.

See Who Has Earned the WCP® Designation

Over one thousand workers’ compensation industry professionals have earned their WCP®. Explore a sample list of past WCP® recipients by clicking here.

Benefits of Certification

• Formal recognition of achievement at AMCOMP’s Annual Meeting

• Official digital certificate

• AMCOMP WCP® digital signature badge

• Complimentary educational webinar opportunities designed to keep WCP® designees informed on current industry trends and developments

• Increased knowledge, confidence, and professional recognition within the workers' compensation industry

Earning the WCP® Designation

• Enroll in the program and pay the course fees.

• Successfully complete the required coursework and related assessments.
  The WCP® coursework is offered in various formats, including self-study, virtual, or through university partners. Details for each enrollment option are listed here.

• Pass the AMCOMP final accreditation exam, inclusive of all chapters, with a score of 70% or higher. Students have 90 minutes to complete a 40-question closed book exam consisting of multiple-choice and true/false questions. The exam is hosted on our virtual platform and can be taken whenever students are ready, with no scheduling required. Upon passing the exam, WCP-certified professionals receive a digital certificate and badge and are entitled to use the WCP® designation. Graduates are also invited to attend the Annual Meeting at a discounted rate, where recent graduates are recognized at the Celebration Breakfast‍.

RETAKE POLICY: Students who fail are allowed one retake as part of their original registration. If failed a second time, students can opt to purchase one additional exam retake for $150. This third attempt must be completed within 60 days of the retake purchase. If the exam is failed a third time, re-enrollment is required.

Maintaining the WCP® Designation

The WCP designation is designed to provide lasting value. There are no recertification fees and no continuing education requirements to maintain the certification. However, AMCOMP remains committed to supporting professional growth within the industry by offering ongoing educational opportunities, including complimentary webinars each year for WCP®designees. Learn more by visiting the AMCOMP Webinars page.

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