Your Career, Your Certification - Advance with IEA
Take your career to the next level with professional certifications in Workers’ Compensation, Disability & Absence Management—key areas that impact HR, compliance, and workforce strategy. Gain the credentials that set you apart in managing leave, reducing risk, and ensuring compliance with employment laws.
How IEA certifications help you advance your career
Validate and enhance your expertise
Certifications serve as tangible proof of your knowledge and skills in a specific area. They demonstrate your commitment to professional development and can significantly boost your credibility within your industry.
Increase earning potential
Studies consistently show that certified professionals often command higher salaries than their non-certified counterparts. A certification can validate your value to an employer, leading to increased compensation.
Unlock career advancement
Many organizations prioritize certified candidates for promotions and leadership roles. A certification can set you apart from colleagues and make you a more competitive candidate for coveted positions. Additionally, it can open doors to new career paths and industries.
Disability and Absence Management Certification
Enhance compliance, reduce costs, and improve workforce productivity with industry-leading expertise in disability and absence management. Master FMLA, ADA, return-to-work strategies, and more—earn your CPDM certification today!
SHRM & HRCI Approved
Master the skills needed to effectively manage disability, leave, and absence programs while reducing costs and improving workplace productivity. The Certified Professional in Disability Management (CPDM) certification equips HR professionals, risk managers, and benefits specialists with cutting-edge strategies to navigate FMLA, ADA, workers’ compensation, return-to-work programs, and more.
Gain industry-leading expertise, increase compliance, and enhance employee well-being—all while driving measurable business impact. Advance your career today!
Workers' Compensation Certification for Adjusters
CPWC- IND is a comprehensive 120-hour program meeting California's state requirements for new indemnity adjusters.
CPWC-MO is a focused 50-hour course tailored for professionals handling medical-only claims.
CPWC-MBR is a specialized 30-hour training for those overseeing medical billing processes.
Comprehensive prep course for the California SIP exam, covering compliance, claims management, and self-insurance regulations.
New to California Work Comp?
Fundamental course designed for HR and business professionals to gain a working knowledge of California workers’ compensation basics. This introductory training provides a clear overview of the system, helping professionals understand their roles in managing claims, ensuring compliance, and supporting injured employees through the process.
New to Work Comp Law?
Comprehensive on-demand program covering all aspects of California workers’ compensation law, designed for legal professionals seeking in-depth expertise.
Advance Your Legal Career with Expert Workers’ Compensation Training
The Workers’ Compensation for Legal Professionals (WCLP) program is a comprehensive educational series designed for attorneys, legal associates, and professionals who need in-depth knowledge of California’s workers’ compensation laws.
For new associates, WCLP provides a fast-track to mastering essential legal concepts, while experienced attorneys gain the opportunity to deepen their expertise and stay ahead of evolving regulations.
California’s workers’ compensation system is complex and constantly changing—legal professionals must understand the nuances of claims, litigation, and compliance to serve their clients effectively.
Whether you’re new to workers’ compensation law or looking to refine your practice, WCLP equips you with the critical skills and legal insight needed to excel.
What do students have to say
I highly recommend taking CPDM as it is an exceptional course with great instructors. It was a wonderful experience and I would suggest it to anyone looking for quality education.
Former Student
CPDM
IEA helped launch my career in Workers’ Comp by facilitating my completion of necessary courses. I secured a job with the city of Los Angeles and am now thriving in my profession. Grateful for their support.
Former Student
WCCA
I greatly appreciated the teachers and how they have helped me grow. The process of taking their courses is simple and streamlined, which makes it much easier to complete them quickly.
Former Student
WCCA & WCCP
Real life and ambiguous examples and the time to work through them was a good way to practice the content/theory. Breakout groups were very helpful.
Bianca O
The presenter was great and the content was very relevant and interesting.
Unknown User
The information was well organized and easy to understand. The interactive learning activities along the way were a great way to keep the reader engaged and remember the material as the course progressed.
Bianca O
Instructor did a great job to keep students engaged while also making sure we learned and understood relevant topics to be prepared for a real Claims Examiner position.
Alex Fazeli
Claims Examiner / Work Comp, ICW Group
IEA’s CPWC certification has been a great training solution for our new hires. Meeting the required 120 hours of instruction and statutory topics in an On-demand turn-key program has made my job so much easier.
Dan Henley
Claims Training Supervisor, EMPLOYERS® Insurance
I liked and appreciated that it was a self-paced program, which allowed me to complete it according to my schedule. I received my CPWC through IEA in less than 6 months.
Rupee Atwal
Workers’ Compensation Manager, Pridestaff
The instructor was very educational, helpful, and present during the entirety of the course. The IEA portal and platform is very easy to navigate and use. The team is quick with emailing back. 10/10 experience.
George Y.
The CPDM certification gave me the knowledge and confidence to build better programs, support employees, and create a more inclusive workplace. It’s a game-changer for HR professionals looking to grow.
Jasmine M.
ADA Accommodations Senior Specialist
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