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Insurance12 weeksOnline · Distance · In-Class
Introduction to Short-Term Insurance: Personal Lines
Develop practical competence in short-term personal-lines insurance covering motor, home and personal risks, including how products work, how claims are handled and how to advise clients well.
At a glance
- Duration
- 12 weeks
- Study modes
- Online · Distance · In-Class
- From
- P750/month
- Next intake
- November 2026 Intake
- Registration closes
- 6 November 2026
- Assessment
- 30% coursework · 70% exam
- Materials
- Included
What you'll be able to do
Outcomes that matter at work.
For people advising on motor, home and personal short-term cover.
- ✓Explain short-term personal-lines products and their cover
- ✓Assess client needs and recommend appropriate cover
- ✓Support the claims process from notification to settlement
- ✓Apply Botswana regulation and professional conduct standards
Course content
Your 12-week journey.
01
Weeks 1–2
Introduction to short-term insurance & personal lines
02
Weeks 3–4
Regulation and market conduct
03
Weeks 5–6
Motor insurance products and pricing
04
Weeks 7–8
Home and personal cover
05
Weeks 9–10
Claims handling and settlement
06
Weeks 11–12
Consolidation and final examination preparation
Entry requirements
- •A certified BGCSE certificate or equivalent, showing passes in English and Mathematics
- •A completed Diploma or Degree may be submitted for consideration of an exemption from that requirement
- •No prior insurance experience required
Where it can take you
- Short-term insurance adviser
- Personal-lines underwriter
- Claims consultant
- Broker support consultant
Frequently asked
Questions, answered.
What does 'personal lines' mean?
Personal lines covers insurance for individuals, such as their car, home and personal belongings, rather than businesses.
Can I study while working full-time?
Yes. The distance/online mode is designed for working professionals, with structured weekly assignments.