workers’ compensation professionals
(wcp®) Designation program
Pick the enrollment track that best fits your learning needs
SELF-STUDY | AMCOMP VIRTUAL | WCP VIRTUAL | HYBRID TRACK | REGISTRATION ADD-ONS | PROGRAM DETAILS | QUESTIONS
All enrollment options include a digital and/or hard copy textbook and course guide, exam fees, and related shipping costs and taxes. Upon passing the final exam, AMCOMP will send a digital certificate and badge. Graduates are also invited to attend the Annual Meeting at a discounted rate, where we recognize recent graduates at the Celebration Breakfast.
All tracks are designed to be supplemental to the WCP textbook. Attendees will need to be familiar with the entire text to be prepared for the exam.
SELF-STUDY
AMCOMP Members: $880
NAMIC Members: $1000
Nonmembers: $1,100
This track includes access to learning management software where students can review chapter content, participate in chapter assessments to gauge comprehension of the material, and ultimately complete the midterm and final exams. This track is entirely student paced, and students have six months from enrollment to pass the final exam.
The self-study course is designed to be supplemental to the WCP textbook. Attendees will need to be familiar with the entire text to be prepared for the exam.
AMCOMP Members: $880
NAMIC Members: $1000
Nonmembers: $1,100
This course includes on-demand access to the virtual course videos, slides, midterm and final exams. It does not contain chapter assessments that are available as part of the self-study track. Students will have six months from the date of registration to complete the course and pass the final exam.
The virtual course is designed to be supplemental to the WCP textbook. Attendees will need to be familiar with the entire text to be prepared for the exam.
The virtual course was most recently recorded in July/August 2025 and is now available on-demand.
The next live AMCOMP Virtual Course will be held during the dates/times below:
July 14 | 1-4 p.m. ET | Chapters 1-3
July 22 | 1-4 p.m. ET | Chapters 4-6
July 28 | 12-1 p.m. ET | Office Hours
August 4 | 1-4 p.m. ET | Chapters 7-9
August 11 | 1-4 p.m. ET | Chapters 10-12
Registration for the 2026 live virtual course will open in January 2026.
Elise Farnham – AMCOMP Virtual Course Instructor
Elise Farnham is president of Illumine Consulting and is an internationally acclaimed speaker, educator, author, and expert witness with more than 45 years of experience in risk management and insurance. She began her career as a multiline adjuster and went on to hold executive positions with Crawford & Co., GAB Robins N.A., the Harmonie Group, and Carson-Brooks.
See What Others Are Saying About Elise…
"Elise was very knowledgeable, and I learned a lot of situational information. I enjoyed her real-life examples." – Compliance Specialist
"The interactive portions were the most helpful. I think the speaker was really knowledgeable and answered questions timely." – Claims Supervisor
"Very impressed with the Speaker's experience and ease, when explaining all the topics." – Claims Manager
amcomp virtual course
WCP virtual course
Held in Partnership with University of Southern Maine
Course Fee: $1,100
This course includes 10 weekly online modules taught by Dana Kerr, the MEMIC/John T. Leonard Endowed Chair in Risk Management & Insurance at the University of Southern Maine (USM). The 2026 course will begin on February 20, 2026, continuing through April 30, 2026, with the WCP final exam to follow. Attendees have three months from the end of the course to pass the final exam.
CE credits will be available for insurance producers in Maine.
The course is designed to be supplemental to the WCP textbook. Attendees will need to be familiar with the entire text to be prepared for the exam.
For more information, please click here.
About Your Instructor
Dana Kerr, PhD, CPCU, ARM – Virtual Course Instructor
Dana Kerr is the MEMIC/John T. Leonard Endowed Chair in Risk Management & Insurance and Associate Professor of Risk Management & Insurance at the University of Southern Maine where he has been teaching since 2008. He has also taught corporate finance, insurance, and personal financial planning courses at St. Mary’s University and Ball State University. Dana has helped over 350 students obtain their WCP through his skilled teaching and expertise. Prior to academia, Dana spent nearly 10 years in the risk management and insurance industry as a claims specialist and corporate risk analyst.
See What Others Are Saying About Dana and this WCP Virtual Course…
"I liked our instructor, Dana Kerr. He was very knowledgeable and thorough." – Claims Associate
"I liked having the lectures periodically released because it allowed me to feel ‘on schedule’ while also being able to complete them at my own pace and times." – Associate Account Manager
hybrid track:
self-study + amcomp virtual course
AMCOMP Members: $1,100
NAMIC Members: $1275
Nonmembers: $1,375
This hybrid track combines the self-study and AMCOMP virtual course options to provide self-paced and instructor-led learning. Students will have access to the chapter reviews and assessments as well as the full on-demand virtual course. Students have six months from enrollment to pass the final exam.
The hybrid track is designed to be supplemental to the WCP textbook. Attendees will need to be familiar with the entire text to be prepared for the exam.
add-on: amcomp virtual course
AMCOMP Members: $220
Nonmembers: $275
This registration option is for those already enrolled in the self-study program. Add the AMCOMP on-demand virtual course to receive the full educational benefits of the self-study + AMCOMP virtual course track as outlined above, including video instruction from an industry expert.
The virtual course add-on is designed to be supplemental to the WCP textbook. Attendees will need to be familiar with the entire text to be prepared for the exam.
add-on:
self-study track
AMCOMP Members: $220
Nonmembers: $275
This registration option is for those already enrolled in the AMCOMP virtual course. Add the self-study track to receive the full educational benefits of the self-study + AMCOMP virtual course track as outlined above, including access to chapter assessments.
QUESTIONS?
Please contact AMCOMP at (317) 875-5250 or info@amcomp.org.
DISCLAIMER
By enrolling and submitting this application to the American Society of Workers' Comp Professionals, Inc. , the applicant agrees to abide by and be subject to the bylaws and professional standards of AMCOMP, and that the information contained herein may be verified by AMCOMP and that the information provided is accurate to the best of his or her knowledge and belief after taking reasonable steps to ensure its accuracy. The applicant understands that any misrepresentations will make his or her application for certification null and void. The applicant understands upon obtaining an AMCOMP certification he or she is allowing his or her name, bio, photo, and contact information to be published in any directories and publications or on any websites AMCOMP may choose to publish.
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