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Who This Course Is For

This course gives you everything you need to pass the Level 1 insurance exam and take the first step toward getting your general insurance license in Alberta and starting a new career.

This course is especially helpful if:

  • You're new to the insurance industry
  • You're short on time
  • You're nervous about exams
  • English isn't your first language

You'll get 24/7 support, structure and flexibility you need to succeed, even if you've never studied insurance before.

What This Course Provides

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No background needed

This course is built for complete beginners; the 900-page industry textbook is condensed to 32 plain-language pages so you can focus on what actually gets tested.

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Learn from someone who's done it

Taught by an active licensed broker, with real-world examples drawn from the industry, so the material makes sense before you ever sit the exam.

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Study on your terms

Study by video, audio-only, or written notes; whichever fits your schedule. One-on-one tutor support is available by phone or live chat whenever you get stuck.

MORE THAN EXAM PREP

Study it once. Use it on the job.

The course is designed around three things at once: understanding how insurance works, passing the Alberta licensing exam, and being prepared to actually do the job.

The content maps to real brokerage work: the products you'll sell, the clients you'll advise, and the regulatory requirements you'll operate under.

You study it once, and it carries you through the exam and into employment.

Designations you can pursue after:
Alberta General Insurance Level 2 Alberta General Insurance Level 3
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What You'll Learn:

  • Insurance contracts and risk management
  • Alberta regulations and compliance
  • Personal and commercial property insurance
  • Liability, farm, and travel insurance
  • Automobile insurance and the GRID
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Skills You'll Build:

  • Explain products in plain language
  • Match clients to the right policies
  • Read exclusions and endorsements
  • Navigate Alberta's licensing requirements
  • Handle auto insurance with confidence

Your path from zero to licensed broker

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Enroll in course Start same day, no prerequisites
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Study & practice Notes, videos, ~1,000 practice questions
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Pass the exam If you don't pass on your first attempt, come back and study for free until you do
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Find an employer/sponsor Get hired by a brokerage and have them register you with the AIC. PNC Learning offers post-grad support with resume reviews, job placements, and more.
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Get your license Apply for your license through the Alberta Insurance Council
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Start working Job support & mentorship included

Why Students Choose This Course

The insurance exam prep Alberta students trust to remove stress and help you pass with confidence.

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Learn
Study in the format that works for you. Watch video lessons, read the textbook, listen on the go, or get support from your instructor when you need help.
What's included: 
Downloadable Alberta Level 1 Notes
This easy-to-use downloadable note package for the Alberta General Insurance Level 1 exam breaks down core concepts with ZERO jargon (a $100 value).
Official Textbook Access
Online Access to the Alberta Insurance Council General Insurance Level 1 Standardized Textbook.
Online Lectures with detailed examples
Our multi-media lectures include detailed examples to help you understand even the most challenging insurance concepts.
Glossary of Key Terms
Study Anywhere 24/7
Instant Access to all materials
[NEW] Subtitles/CC for accessibility
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Review
Practice with mock exams that mirror the real test. Quiz yourself, track your progress, and get tips to study smarter, not longer.
What's included: 
Study Tips & practice questions
Get study tips, practice questions, and mock exams, ensuring you're fully prepared for the exam.
~1000 Practice Questions & Mock Exams
Practice questions and mock exams that will help you succeed on the first try.
Personal Course Tutor (one-on-one help)
Don't study alone, get one-on-one help from a licensed instructor by phone or online using our built-in live-chat app.
8 Months Access
It should take less than 3 weeks, but because the studying pace varies by person, we give you 8 months.
[NEW] Mobile App Experience
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Guaranteed Pass
We'll guide you through booking your exam and support you every step of the way. If you don't pass, you'll get your money back.
What's included: 
Guaranteed Pass
Didn't pass the first time? Come back and study for free until you do.
Career Advice & Ongoing Mentorship
Find a job fast through our employment partners.
Eligible for Canada Training Credit
50% reimbursement or Tuition Tax Credit (if applicable).
Approved Course Provider
Alberta Insurance Council (AIC) approved GLQP Course Provider.
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Simple Language

Struggling with a HUGE and expensive textbook? Our Alberta General Insurance course teaches complex concepts in simple, jargon-free language to make the insurance process easier to understand.

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Dedicated Course Tutor

Stuck on a concept? Don't waste hours searching for answers. Get instant help from a licensed instructor via phone or live chat.

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GUARANTEED PASS

With an 83% passing rate, PNC offers the longest enrolment period and fastest path to success in the industry. Our course is designed so you can pass your insurance licensing exam in as little as 4 weeks and be ready to apply for your insurance license.

The insurance industry offers stability, strong income potential, and long-term opportunity, especially in property and casualty.

As a licensed insurance broker in Alberta, you'll help Canadians protect what matters while building a career that pays.

Earn over $104,000* a year in a career that stays steady, even when the economy doesn't.

With PNC Learning as your fast entry pathway into the industry toward professional designations, you can pass the insurance exam in as little as 3 weeks** and start working sooner, with no wasted time, overspending, or confusion.
To enter the industry, you'll need to pass the Alberta General Insurance Level 1 exam. This course is designed to help you do exactly that.
*Average Canadian salary
**Timelines may vary slightly depending on your province's licensing process

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*Other organizations such as RIBO, ICM, ICS have accredited our courses but didn't allow us to use their logos.

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Meet Your Instructor

Jacques Wong
Jacques Wong

Jacques has worked in education since 2009 and has been in the insurance industry since 2013.

In 2015, he won the Insurance Brokers Association Award for Academic Excellence after scoring 97% in CAIB 3 and again in 2019 for scoring 96% in CAIB 4.

He's adapted his own study materials, blended them with his background in education and built a teaching style that simplifies even the most complex topics.

When he's not working as a licensed broker, Jacques shares his knowledge on platforms like Insuranceopedia and speaks at industry events.

Course Curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

  • 2

    Downloads

    • Alberta General Insurance Level 1 Notes

    • Insurance Industry Association Supplement (Chapter 2)

    • Broker Professionalism Supplement (Chapter 13)

    • Automobile Insurance - Provincial Variations Appendix

    • Alberta Level 1 Practice Questions 1

    • Glossary of Key Terms

    • Key Policies Overview

    • Important Information About The AIC Standardized Textbook & Password

    • AIC Standardized Textbook - 2020 1st Edition

    • AIC Standardized Textbook - 2020 1st Edition - Auto Insurance Addendum

    • Level 1 Textbook Addendum 2 - January 2022

    • Printed Notes Discount Code

    • Supplementary Materials Order Form

    • AIC Standardized Textbook Order Form

    • Best Practices for Using the AIC Textbook

    • Translated Notes (中文 / Chinese Version)

  • 3

    Introduction to Insurance

    • [NEW] Chapter 1 - Introduction to Insurance

    • Chapter 1 Key Learning Outcomes

    • Chapter 1 Quiz

    • [NEW] Chapter 2 - Government & Insurance Industry Regulations

    • Chapter 2 Key Learning Outcomes

    • Chapter 2 Quiz

    • Chapter 2 - Industry Association Supplement

    • Chapter 2 (Industry Association Supplement) Quiz

    • [NEW] Chapter 3 - Contract Law & Insurance Contracts

    • Chapter 3A - Risk Management

    • Chapter 3 Key Learning Outcomes

    • Chapter 3 Quiz

    • [NEW] Chapter 4 - Insurance Process & Participants

    • Chapter 4 Key Learning Outcomes

    • Chapter 4 Quiz

    • Chapter 1 Worksheet

    • Chapter 2 Worksheet

    • Chapter 3 Worksheet

    • Chapter 4 Worksheet

  • 4

    Property Insurance

    • [NEW] Chapter 5 - Characteristics of Property Insurance Policies

    • Chapter 5 Key Learning Outcomes

    • Chapter 5 Quiz

    • [NEW] Chapter 6 - Personal Property Insurance (Habitational Forms)

    • Chapter 6 Key Learning Outcomes

    • Chapter 6 Quiz

    • [NEW] Chapter 6A - Endorsements

    • Chapter 6A Quiz

    • Optional Assignment - Make Tables

    • Chapter 7 - Commercial Property Insurance

    • Coinsurance Explainer

    • Chapter 7 Key Learning Outcomes

    • Chapter 7 Quiz

    • [NEW] Chapter 7A - Bonds

    • Bonds Explainer

    • Chapter 7A Quiz

    • Chapter 5 Worksheet

    • Chapter 6 Worksheet

    • Chapter 7 Worksheet

  • 5

    Midterm Review

    • 🎯 Midterm Check-In: Time to Connect!

    • Maximize Your Study Efficiency with Our Mobile App

    • Midterm Check-up

    • Tutor Bot Survey

    • [NEW] Introduction to Insurance Exam (50 Questions)

    • [NEW] Personal Property Insurance Exam (92 Questions)

    • [NEW] Computer Generated Midterm Exam (50/226 Questions)

  • 6

    Liability Insurance

    • [NEW] Chapter 8 - Basics of Legal Liability

    • Chapter 8 Key Learning Outcomes

    • Chapter 8 Quiz Part 1

    • Chapter 8 Quiz Part 2

    • [NEW] Chapter 9 - Liability Insurance Policies

    • Chapter 9 Key Learning Outcomes

    • Chapter 9 Quiz

    • Chapter 8 Worksheet

    • Chapter 9 Worksheet

  • 7

    Farm Insurance

    • [NEW] Chapter 10 - Farm & Marine Insurance

    • Chapter 10 Key Learning Outcomes

    • Chapter 10 Quiz

    • Chapter 10 Worksheet

  • 8

    Travel and Accident & Sickness Insurance

    • [NEW] Chapter 11 - Accident & Sickness / Travel Insurance

    • Chapter 11 Key Learning Outcomes

    • Chapter 11 Quiz

    • Chapter 11 Worksheet

  • 9

    Automobile Insurance

    • [NEW] Chapter 12 - Automobile Insurance in Canada

    • [NEW] Chapter 12 - Automobile Insurance Policies

    • [NEW] Chapter 12 - Statutory Conditions & Endorsements

    • Chapter 12 (Auto Insurance in Canada) Key Learning Outcomes

    • Chapter 12 (Auto Insurance Policies) Key Learning Outcomes

    • Chapter 12 (Statutory Conditions & Endorsements) Key Learning Outcomes

    • Chapter 12 Quiz

    • [NEW] The GRID (Alberta)

    • Chapter 12 Automobile Insurance in Canada Worksheet

    • Chapter 12 Auto Insurance Policies Worksheet

    • Chapter 12 Statutory Conditions & Endorsements Worksheet

  • 10

    Broker Regulations & Professionalism

    • [NEW] Chapter 13 - Regulations & Professionalism

    • Chapter 13 Key Learning Outcomes

    • Chapter 13 Quiz

    • [NEW] Chapter 14 - Broker Skills

    • Chapter 14 Key Learning Outcomes

    • Chapter 13 Worksheet

    • Chapter 14 Worksheet

  • 11

    Final Review

    • 🏁 You've Reached the Finish Line - Now Let's Ace That Exam!

    • You're Almost There – Finish Strong with Mobile Learning

    • Final Check-up

    • [NEW] How to Use the Alberta Level 1 AI Tutor

    • [NEW] Alberta General Insurance Level 1 AI Tutor

    • Tutor Bot Survey

    • Multiple Choice Exam Strategies & Tips

    • [NEW] Liability Insurance Exam (60 Questions)

    • [NEW] Automobile Insurance Exam (55 Questions)

    • Alberta General Insurance Level 1 Exam Tips

    • [NEW] Computer Generated Final Exam (100/420 Questions)

    • [NEW] Final Qualification Exam (100 questions)

  • 12

    Conclusion

    • AIC GLQP Certification & Exam Registration Procedures

    • Ending Remarks

    • Alberta General Insurance Level 1 Exam Registration Information

    • Employment Assistance & Software Training

  • 13

    [NEW] Lectures (Audio-only Version)

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    • Chapter 1 Audio Lecture

    • Chapter 2 Audio Lecture

    • Chapter 3 Audio Lecture

    • Chapter 4 Audio Lecture

    • Chapter 5 Audio Lecture

    • Chapter 6 Audio Lecture

    • Chapter 6A Audio Lecture

    • Chapter 7 Audio Lecture

    • Chapter 7A Audio Lecture

    • Chapter 8 Audio Lecture

    • Chapter 9 Audio Lecture

    • Chapter 10 Audio Lecture

    • Chapter 11 Audio Lecture

    • Chapter 12 Automobile Insurance in Canada Audio Lecture

    • Chapters 12 - Statutory Conditions & Endorsements Audio Lecture

    • Chapter 12 - Automobile Insurance Policies Audio Lecture

    • The GRID (Alberta) Audio Lecture

    • Chapter 13 Audio Lecture

    • Chapter 14 Audio Lecture

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to get your Level 1 insurance license in Alberta?

    The cost of getting your Level 1 general insurance license in Alberta comprises 3 parts. First, you need to enroll in a course approved by the Alberta Insurance Council (AIC) - PNC Learning’s Alberta Level 1 course is $249. Once you are done studying, you need to pay a $50 exam fee to the AIC. After you’ve passed the exam, the AIC licensing fee is $95 for a total cost of $394.

  • How do I get an insurance license in Alberta?

    Insurance licensing in Alberta requires completing an approved course first, like the one from PNC Learning. Once you complete our course, we will give you the GLQP certification you need to take the official licensing exam with the Alberta Insurance Council. After you pass the exam, you just need to find an employer/sponsor and apply for your license.

  • What is GLQP?

    GLQP stands for General License Qualification Program. This program requires students take a course from an approved General Level 1 educator like PNC Learning prior to writing the licensing exam.

  • What is included in the Alberta Level 1 course?

    The AB 1 course includes video lectures, ~1000 practice questions/mock exams, a textbook/printable notes, and support from our dedicated tutor team to help guide you through every step of your studies. You can refer to the sections above to learn more about what you get.

  • How does the Alberta Level 1 license differ from licenses in other provinces?

    The Alberta Level 1 license lets you sell general insurance in Alberta. If you want to also work or do business in other provinces, you will need to apply for an equivalent license in those provinces. Usually, that involves filing some paperwork, except for Ontario, where RIBO will require you to write their Equivalency Exam .

  • Can I transfer my Alberta Level 1 license to another province?

    Yes, you can. This just involves filing some paperwork, except in Ontario where RIBO will require you to write their Equivalency Exam.

  • Are there study guides or supplementary materials included?

    Yes. The AB 1 course includes video lectures, ~1000 practice questions/mock exams, a textbook/printable notes, and support from our dedicated tutor team to help guide you through every step of your studies. You can refer to the sections above to learn more about what you get.

  • How is the course tailored to the Alberta Insurance Council’s requirements?

    As an AIC approved course provider, we base our curriculum on the official textbook and the official curriculum/competency guidelines published by the AIC.

  • What roles are open to me with an Alberta Level 1 license?

    As a Level 1 licensee, you can work as an insurance broker selling personal insurance products like auto, home, and tenant insurance or commercial products like business insurance. If you don’t like working with customers or doing sales, there are also administrative or back office roles available. With the rise in work from home (WFH), many positions also offer that option plus flexible hours. More independent commission-based roles are also available for the entrepreneurial types who want to build their own book of business. Whatever you are looking for, PNC Learning offers students job support and mentorship post-graduation.

  • Can I specialize in personal or commercial insurance with this license?

    Yes. This license allows you to sell all types of general insurance like home insurance, auto, tenants, business insurance of all types, or travel insurance. The only restriction is that you cannot sell any specialised life or health insurance products unless you also hold an LLQP license.

  • How much does a level 1 insurance broker make in Alberta?

    Entry-level insurance brokers in Alberta typically earn between $40,000 and $65,000 per year in base salary. According to Alberta's government wage survey, the provincial average across all experience levels is around $77,000 per year, giving new brokers a clear earnings trajectory as they build their client base. Many brokers also earn commission on top of their base salary, which can significantly increase total compensation over time.

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