Professional Training Classes in Workers’ Compensation & Disability/Absence Management
Build expertise with flexible, on-demand courses that lead to certifications employers value and trust.
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Training California work comp professionals since 1876
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Training provider for top insurance and public entities
Flexible Schedule
On-demand and segmented courses for your busy life
Career Advancement
Boost your career with a recognized industry credential.
Foundations in Absence and Disability Management
- CPDM Part 1
- 18 hours
- FMLA, ADA, and compliance basics
- HR and leave management roles
- Explore cost-saving strategies
- SHRM and HRCI Credits
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Building Effective Absence and Disability Programs
- CPDM Part 2
- 18 hours
- Build a strategic IDAM foundation
- Clarify roles across key teams
- Apply compliant practices
- SHRM and HRCI credits
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Advanced Compliance and Case Management
- CPDM Part 3
- 18 hours
- Apply knowledge to real programs
- Lead return-to-work initiatives
- Navigate ADA and FMLA in practice
- SHRM and HRCI credits
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WC Origins & Overview
- CPWC Part 1
- 4 hours
- Core Principles
- Civil Claims Impact
- System Comparison Overview
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Coverage & Claims Admin Options
- CPWC Part 2
- 4 hours
- Insurance and WC Basics
- Employer Coverage Options
- Claims Administration Overview
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Claim Initiation & Set Up
- CPDM Part 3
- 18 hours
- Claim Initiation Steps
- Pre-Injury Notice Requirements
- Initial Investigation Process
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WC Injuries & Exclusive Remedy
- CPWC Part 4
- 8 hours
- Core Principles
- Civil Claims Impact
- System Comparison Overview
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Claim Compensability Part 1
- CPWC Part 5
- 5 hours
- Verify Injury Elements
- Establish Employment Relationship
- Apply Jurisdiction Rules
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Advanced Compliance and Case Management
- CPWC Part 6
- 7 hours
- Assess AOE/COE Conditions
- Apply LC 3600 Exclusions
- Determine Compensability Defenses
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Injuries and Presumptions
- WCLP Part 1
- 4.5 hours
- Define types of work injuries
- Know when injuries are compensable
- Apply rules to real cases
- Earn MCLE credit
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Affirmative Defenses to Injury including Psyche
- WCLP Part 2
- 5.5 hours
- Recognize common legal defenses
- Understand psyche claim standards
- Apply eligibility rules to cases
- Earn MCLE credit
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AOE/COE Legal Doctrines
- WCLP Part 3
- 5.5 hours
- Define AOE/COE requirements
- Identify key legal exceptions
- Apply doctrines to case facts
- Earn MCLE credit
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Medical Care: Scope of Care
- WCLP Part 4
- 5.5 hours
- Define the scope of medical care
- Understand treatment authorization
- Navigate disputes over care
- Earn MCLE credit
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Temporary Disability
- WCLP Part 5
- 6.5 hours
- Determine TD benefit eligibility
- Calculate TD payment amounts
- Apply rules for duration and termination
- Earn MCLE credit
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PD Schedule and Payments
- WCLP Part 6
- 18 hours
- Understand how PD is rated
- Apply apportionment rules
- Calculate PD payment amounts
- Earn MCLE Credit
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California Self-Insured Exam Prep
- Exam Preparation
- 18 hours self-paced
This self-paced, online course offers expert-led instruction, practical tools, and proven strategies to help you confidently pass the
Self-Insurance Administrator’s Exam.
Self-Insurance Administrator’s Exam.
- 12 expert-led lectures
- Study tools and downloadable resources
- Real exam strategies and test-taking tips
- The flexibility to study at your own pace
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Introduction to California Workers' Compensation Claims
- 8 interactive lessons
- 8 hours self-paced
Whether you’re in HR, managing a team, a benefits coordinator, or stepping into a new role in claims, WC101: Introduction to Workers’ Compensation Claims gives you the practical foundation you need to understand and navigate California’s workers’ comp system.
- Master the fundamentals of workers' compensation
- Reduce compliance risks and support employees
- Earn 8 hours of SHRM and HRCI credits
- Learn at your own pace with an easy-to-follow format
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Did you know?
Most workers’ compensation professionals in California received their certification through IEA
“CPDM gave me the tools to build stronger wellness and leave programs, and the confidence to advise organizations on complex employee needs. It’s a must-have for any HR professional seeking to lead in today’s evolving workplace.”
Taryn J.
Taryn M Consultancy
Taryn M Consultancy
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