Maintaining your professional skills and knowledge in the dynamic business environment of pension administration requires year-round continuing education. The National Institute of Pension Administrators (NIPA) provides various avenues for staying up-to-date on the latest information, legislation and trends in the retirement plan industry including designation and certification programs, Webcasts and online learning, face-to-face educational events and membership.

APA/APR Designation Programs
Certificate Programs
NIPA Webcasts & Recordings

NIPA focuses on educating retirement industry professionals in the practical applications of plan administration and providing relevant information on the business aspects of running a TPA company. By introducing these education opportunities, NIPA continues delivering on its promise of providing comprehensive programs to further advance the business of pension administration. These opportunities are designed for your convenience by allowing you to plan your training opportunities for the entire year. We look forward to your participation and thank you for your continued support of the association.

To learn more about the NIPA's educational offerings, download NIPA's 2012 Education Brochure.

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APA/APR Designation Programs

NIPA's Accredited Pension Administrator (APA) and Accredited Pension Representative (APR) provide practical information and an effective, relevant designation necessary to achieve career advancement and improve day-to-day performance.

Continuing Education Credits: NIPA, ERPA and CFP Board
Cost: $395 per course (regular enrollment)
Learn more about the Group Tuition Discount

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Certificate Programs

NIPA realizes the time constraints and heavy workloads retirement plan professionals face in this dynamic industry.  NIPA’s five online certificate programs work around your schedule, letting you choose the best time to study and complete the exams to advance your knowledge of pension administration. Each program is comprised of online content and a comprehensive exam. Upon completion of the course, you will receive a certificate.

A Comprehensive Guide to 401(k) Plans

A Comprehensive Guide to 401(k) Plans delivers an in-depth examination of the regulatory requirements and operational features of the most popular employer-sponsored savings arrangement for today's workers – the 401(k) plan. Learn more about this program and enroll today!

Distribution Administrator Certificate Program

NIPA’s Distribution Administrator Certificate Program was designed to help fill the industry’s need for training entry-level staff who typically handle distributions. This program is also comprehensive enough to help pension administrators with more experience to broaden their understanding of the ever-expanding rules, practices and procedures affecting qualified retirement plan distributions. Learn more about this program and enroll today!

Loan Administrator Certificate Program

The Loan Administrator Certificate Program was designed to provide a comprehensive training option and review course for staff members whose job responsibilities include any aspect of participant loan processing or loan maintenance. Learn more about this program and enroll today! 

The Fundamentals of Qualified Plans

The Fundamentals of Qualified Plans Program covers a range of topics designed to familiarize the audience with general requirements of qualified plans. The program is intended to be an introduction to qualified plan rules and is presented at a level suitable for those new to the retirement plan industry. Learn more about this program and enroll today! 

IRA Essentials

IRA Essentials Program was established to help better understand the savings opportunity presented by IRAs and assess whether their IRA-related transactions are both efficient and in compliance. This new course provides pension administrators the IRA information that is essential to their business. Learn more about this program and enroll today!

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NIPA Webcasts & Recordings

NIPA Webcasts, provide retirement plan professionals with timely education from the comfort of your workstation. NIPA’s Webcasts serve both pension administrators and TPA business owners with 100 minutes of the latest, pragmatic industry news and how it may affect you and your business.

NIPA Administrator Webcasts
Continuing Education Credits: 2 ERPA CE; 2 NIPA CE; JBEA
Cost: $175 NIPA members; $275 non-members

Review the 2011 Webcast schedule and register today.   

NIPA Webcast Recordings

Did you miss a previously-held NIPA Webcast? Do you need a few more continuing education credits to fulfill your requirements for the year? NIPA Webcasts recordings, dating back to March 2007, are available for purchase.

Browse the Webcast recordings directly and purchase a replay.

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