Life Underwriter Training Council FellowSM (LUTCF®)
LUTCF® Professional Designation Program
The Life Underwriter Training Council FellowSM, or LUTCF® program, is a three-course designation program for financial professionals. The College for Financial Planning®—a Kaplan Company and the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) partnered in 2014 to create a program that focuses on the skills that the top insurance agencies feel new agents need the most.
This three-course program ($950 per course) provides those new to the financial planning profession and insurance agents with the background and knowledge necessary to ensure a successful career in the insurance business. The program focuses on fundamental prospecting, selling, and practice management skills, as well as working knowledge of the four practice specialties. Successful completion of the three courses allows you to join more than 65,000 successful LUTCF® designation holders.
Choose your learning modality and complete your LUTCF® designation.
- Attend Live Online classes from the comfort of your home! Expert faculty will lead a series of Live Online class sessions, which are then archived to your dashboard for further review or in case you miss a class.
- With OnDemand classes, you get the best of both worlds—instructor-led lectures and the ability to view them when it fits into your schedule.
LUTCF® courses
The LUTCF® program has three courses. Students must complete the courses in order and pass their current course before enrolling in the next course in the program.
Each LUTCF® course includes:
Course Sessions
The next Live Online classes will be offered during these dates. If you prefer OnDemand classes, you can enroll and begin pre-recorded class lectures at any time.
Frequently Asked Questions about the LUTCF® Designation
Top 5 Benefits of Earning the LUTCF® Designation
If you are a new insurance agent, the LUTCF® program is the perfect way to kick-start your career.
Industry Recognition
The LUTCF® designation is recognized as the industry-benchmark for insurance credentials and is endorsed by the top financial firms and insurance agencies.
Gain Applicable Skills
Develop skills that apply directly to your current position. More than half of students in the class typically attribute a sale as a result of their first LUTCF® homework assignment.
Tangible Career Benefits
Graduates of the LUTCF® program report increases to their earnings, client base, and even their job satisfaction after completing their studies.
Stackable Credits
Graduates of the FIC and FICF fraternals receive credit for two of the three courses in the program. This allows you to save time and money while pursuing multiple credentials.
Skills That Benefit You and Your Clients
Develop the skills that the top insurance agencies demand that agents need to know while advancing your own financial career.
“I am very excited about the new LUTCF® designation program and can’t wait to begin enrolling our advisors!”
–Paul W.
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