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Enhance your work as part of the Claims Training Organization (CTO) with educational options provided through the Nationwide and Franklin University partnership. You’ll deepen your knowledge of the insurance industry and efficient operations while paving your path to promotion. Whether you choose to leverage your completed CTO training toward a certificate of completion or take advantage of Franklin’s convenient online courses as part of a degree program, you’ll get the relevant information necessary to impact your career.
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Choose one of three flexible paths toward your Nationwide Claims Training Organization (CTO) Certificate of Completion. Use up to 8 hours of earned credit from CTO training and round out the total credit requirement with Franklin courses, or earn the certificate using Franklin credit exclusively.
Option 1
Earn 4 credit hours from the Nationwide CTO Certificate Courses listed in the dropdown:
| Name of Course | Total Hours of Study | College Credit |
| Casualty Claims New Hire | 28 | 1 |
| Claims I Casualty25 | 28 | 1 |
| Claims II Casualty25 | 28 | 1 |
| Claim Manager | 28 | 1 |
| Commercial Casualty Basics | 24 | 1 |
| Commercial Casualty Coverage | 28 | 1 |
| Commercial Casualty Endorsement | 28 | 1 |
| Commercial Property Technical | 76 | 2 |
| Material Damage Advanced | 28 | 1 |
| MD Fire/Theft | 24 | 1 |
| MD Intermediate | 76 | 2 |
| MD Level I | 28 | 1 |
| MD Specialty Power Sports | 28 | 1 |
| MD Total Loss | 28 | 1 |
| Re-inspection | 28 | 1 |
| Property 1 | 76 | 2 |
| Commercial Business Auto | 28 | 1 |
| Commercial Business owners Property Coverage | 28 | 1 |
| Commercial Farm Casualty Coverage | 16 | 1 |
| Commercial Farm Property Coverage | 24 | 1 |
| Commercial Property and Inland Marine | 28 | 1 |
| Commercial Workers' Compensation I - Field | 28 | 1 |
| Commercial Workers' Compensation II - Field | 18 | 1 |
Earn the remaining 12 credit hours from the Franklin CTO Certificate Courses listed below:
This course introduces students to the general concepts of risk identification and management, as well as how various products and methods, including insurance, can be used to manage the non-speculative risks of individuals and businesses. Emphasis will be placed on analyzing various types of insurance products, including life, health, property, and liability insurance contracts, and how the insurance industry develops, manages, markets, and underwrites such contracts in a complex economic and regulatory environment.
This course focuses on the core principles underlying and potential applications for commercial lines property and casualty insurance as a risk management tool. Emphasis is placed on analyzing various types of property and casualty insurance products for businesses, contracts involved in such products, and considerations of both the insurer and the insured in identifying suitable P & C insurance products for mitigating specific business risks.
This course analyzes insurer operations and, in particular, the methods and bases for their operational decisions, including pricing, distribution, marketing, underwriting, reinsurance, claims handling, and loss limitation or control. Consideration will also be given to the impact of outside influences on insurer operations, including industry regulation and market/economic influences.
Option 2
Earn 8 hours from the Nationwide CTO Certificate Courses listed below:
| Name of Course | Total Hours of Study | College Credit |
| Casualty Claims New Hire | 28 | 1 |
| Claims I Casualty25 | 28 | 1 |
| Claims II Casualty25 | 28 | 1 |
| Claim Manager | 28 | 1 |
| Commercial Casualty Basics | 24 | 1 |
| Commercial Casualty Coverage | 28 | 1 |
| Commercial Casualty Endorsement | 28 | 1 |
| Commercial Property Technical | 76 | 2 |
| Material Damage Advanced | 28 | 1 |
| MD Fire/Theft | 24 | 1 |
| MD Intermediate | 76 | 2 |
| MD Level I | 28 | 1 |
| MD Specialty Power Sports | 28 | 1 |
| MD Total Loss | 28 | 1 |
| Re-inspection | 28 | 1 |
| Property 1 | 76 | 2 |
| Commercial Business Auto | 28 | 1 |
| Commercial Business owners Property Coverage | 28 | 1 |
| Commercial Farm Casualty Coverage | 16 | 1 |
| Commercial Farm Property Coverage | 24 | 1 |
| Commercial Property and Inland Marine | 28 | 1 |
| Commercial Workers' Compensation I - Field | 28 | 1 |
| Commercial Workers' Compensation II - Field | 18 | 1 |
Earn the remaining 8 credit hours from the Franklin courses listed below:
This course introduces students to the general concepts of risk identification and management, as well as how various products and methods, including insurance, can be used to manage the non-speculative risks of individuals and businesses. Emphasis will be placed on analyzing various types of insurance products, including life, health, property, and liability insurance contracts, and how the insurance industry develops, manages, markets, and underwrites such contracts in a complex economic and regulatory environment.
This course focuses on the core principles underlying and potential applications for commercial lines property and casualty insurance as a risk management tool. Emphasis is placed on analyzing various types of property and casualty insurance products for businesses, contracts involved in such products, and considerations of both the insurer and the insured in identifying suitable P & C insurance products for mitigating specific business risks.
Option 3
Earn all 16 credit hours from Franklin CTO Certificate Courses listed below:
The focus of this course is on the effective management of projects and the teams responsible for project implementation. This course covers the fundamental theory and practice of project management in an organizational setting. Students learn to apply knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques necessary for effective functioning in a project environment. The course will also provide insights into the management processes related to project team development as well as the project team lifecycle and its dynamics. Accordingly, activities and assignments in this course are designed to help students understand the nature of successful project planning and execution, as well as project team formation and management.
This course introduces students to the general concepts of risk identification and management, as well as how various products and methods, including insurance, can be used to manage the non-speculative risks of individuals and businesses. Emphasis will be placed on analyzing various types of insurance products, including life, health, property, and liability insurance contracts, and how the insurance industry develops, manages, markets, and underwrites such contracts in a complex economic and regulatory environment.
This course focuses on the core principles underlying and potential applications for commercial lines property and casualty insurance as a risk management tool. Emphasis is placed on analyzing various types of property and casualty insurance products for businesses, contracts involved in such products, and considerations of both the insurer and the insured in identifying suitable P & C insurance products for mitigating specific business risks.
This course analyzes insurer operations and, in particular, the methods and bases for their operational decisions, including pricing, distribution, marketing, underwriting, reinsurance, claims handling, and loss limitation or control. Consideration will also be given to the impact of outside influences on insurer operations, including industry regulation and market/economic influences.
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Certificate of Completion Discount
As a Nationwide associate, you’ll receive a 20 percent discount on tuition for courses toward your certificate of completion.
Continued Education Discount
Because we are committed to your continued professional development, Nationwide associates, who earn certificates of completion, benefit from a 20 percent tuition discount on the following degree programs.
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The Franklin and Nationwide Partnership includes an Admissions Advisor specifically for Nationwide employees. This dedicated advisor can answer questions, help you get started, and will work with you throughout the entire process.
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Frequently Asked Questions
There is no application fee. To get started, all interested Nationwide Claims Associates need to apply here.
Nationwide Associates will receive up to 10 college credits for completing approved Nationwide Claims Training Organization (CTO) courses. Associates are also eligible for a 20% discount at Franklin University in coursework towards the Claims Risk Management Certificate of Completion, an Associate degree in Insurance, Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management and/or MBA.
Send a list of your CTO courses to thelearningexchange@franklin.edu with the subject line: Nationwide CTO partnership, your name, date of birth.
The partnership between Franklin University and Nationwide CTO creates a pathway from a Nationwide Claims Risk Management Certificate of Completion to degrees in Insurance and Risk Management and a Master in Business Administration.
Yes, all Franklin University courses are offered online.
The maximum benefit an associate can receive per program year is $5,250.
Yes, Franklin University will review all college credits for transfer toward your undergraduate degrees.
Please contact partners@franklin.edu.
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