
Starting on April 15, 2025, PLUS designation programs will require a $150.00 application fee when applying for a designation program. Certificate programs will not require an application fee.
Any member who applies for a designation program prior to April 15, 2025 will not be required to pay an application fee for the program(s) they have applied for.
The Cyber Professional Liability Practitioner (CPLP) designation equips professionals with foundational knowledge in cyber liability.
Stay current on evolving trends through ongoing education, ensuring readiness for the dynamic professional landscape.
How to Earn the CPLP Designation:
- Be a PLUS member with at least 2 years of insurance industry experience
- Enroll in the CPLP Designation Program
- Log into your PLUS Account and visit the Certificates & Designations page under the ‘Online Store’ tab to enroll in the CPLP Designation Program.
- During the enrollment process, you’ll pay the program enrollment fee and will have the option to purchase items required for your designation.
- After enrolling in the CPLP Designation Program, you can easily track your progress and review program requirements under your Education Programs dashboard.
- Complete the following PLUS Curriculum modules and their corresponding exams:
- Module 1 | Fundamentals of Liability Insurance (Non-CE Version)
- Module 2 | Commercial General Liability Insurance Overview (CE Version | Non-CE Version)
- Module 3 | Professional Liability Insurance: Introductions (CE Version | Non-CE Version)
- Module 6 | Professional Liability Insurance Claims (CE Version | Non-CE Version)
- Module 23 | Cyber Risk (CE Version | Non-CE Version)
- Attend the live Cyber University virtual program or complete the on-demand version
- Finish the Held for Ransom eLearning course.
- Once you have completed the program requirements: Log in to your PLUS account. Go to Education Programs. Click “Affirm Completion” next to the CPLP Program name.
Maintaining your CPLP Designation:
To maintain your CPLP designation, complete & self-report 12 hours of professional development related to cyber professional liability every 2 years. Half of these hours must be from courses presented by PLUS, such as:
- PLUS Cyber Symposium
- Any other PLUS Symposium or Conference sessions on cyber liability
- Any PLUS webinar addressing cyber liability
Note: *Professional development hours do not need to come from state-approved continuing education courses. PLUS Cyber University does not qualify for professional development hours, as it is a requirement for earning the CPLP designation.
FAQs
Did you miss Cyber University Live? The On-Demand version is available for purchase now!
- The on-demand version is completed entirely online through the PLUS Learning Center. You'll have access to the Learner Workbook, PowerPoints, and session recordings from the live session.
- This on-demand course will be available for purchase year-round. Once purchased, the materials will be available in the Learning Center and updated with the latest session content, so users will always have access to the most current PPTs and recordings.
- This on-demand course is not eligible for state insurance license CE/CLE credit or CPLP self-reporting credit, but does count towards the CPLP designation requirements.