Code of Academic & Professional Integrity

Learn what academic honesty and professional conduct are expected in The Institutes’ programs and how violations are handled.

What the Code covers

The Code of Academic and Professional Integrity defines:

• Expectations for academic honesty and professional conduct
  
• Procedures for reviewing potential violations
  
• Possible penalties for violations
  
• The Code protects the credibility of The Institutes’ designations and the public trust in insurance professionals.

Who is covered

• Students and potential students
  
• Designees in The Institutes’ programs
  
• CPCU candidates, who are also bound by the CPCU Code of Professional Conduct

Examples of prohibited conduct

The following are not exhaustive:

• Using or claiming designations you have not earned (on resumes, websites, business cards, job applications, or certificates)
  
• Misrepresenting course completions
  
• Unauthorized use or distribution of Institutes materials beyond fair use
  
• Any violation of exam rules of conduct
  
• Altering or misrepresenting grade reports

How this connects to exam day

• The Code underpins the Rules of Conduct affidavit you accept before each virtual exam.
  
• Data forensics and record-and-review proctoring are used to enforce the Code consistently and fairly.

What you will and won’t receive after an exam

• You will receive your pass or non-pass result.
• For non-pass results, you’ll receive a topic-level performance report.
• Numeric scores and exam content are not released, in accordance with long-standing policy to protect exam integrity.

See also: Virtual Exam Rules of Conduct

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