Where can I take in-person insurance licensing classes?

In-person prelicensing classes are offered by education providers on each state insurance department's approved-education list. Most states accept classroom study, verifiable self-study, or a combination under the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) Uniform Licensing Standards, so an in-person class is usually one option rather than a requirement. Illinois is an exception: 7.5 of its required 20 hours per line must be completed in a classroom or live webinar setting.

Alabama no longer requires prelicensing classes. Since January 1, 2024, the Alabama Department of Insurance does not approve or regulate them, so there is no state list of in-person class locations. The only in-person requirement is the state exam, given at sites in Birmingham, Huntsville, Mobile, Montgomery, and Tuscaloosa, or online through remote proctoring.

Arizona does not require pre-licensing education, so in-person classes are optional exam preparation, not a licensing step. Private training suppliers offer classroom instruction in the Phoenix area, along with online courses and exam simulators. The state's insurance department does not recommend suppliers or evaluate course quality, so the choice of class is left to the candidate.

Colorado approves its own prelicensing education providers, and the approved list is posted at sircon.com/colorado. Several approved providers offer classroom courses, alongside self-study and online options. Keep the school code from your enrollment, because you must provide it when reserving the Pearson VUE exam.

DC does not require pre-licensing education, so there is no state classroom program. DISB does list classroom study among the ways candidates may prepare for the Pearson VUE exam, alongside a prep course provider, self-study, and internet study. Classroom and internet courses come from private education providers, since the District itself administers only the exam.

Georgia does not operate its own licensing classes. Classroom-format prelicensing courses are available from state-approved education providers, and online courses carry the same weight. The exam itself is taken in person at a Pearson VUE test center, including on-base centers on military installations worldwide; reserve at least 24 hours ahead because walk-ins are not accepted.

Illinois requires 7.5 of your 20 pre-licensing hours per line of authority to be completed in a classroom or live webinar setting, and approved providers offer courses in that format. You can find every approved provider through the state's education provider lookup at statebasedsystems.com. The licensing exam itself is taken in person at a Pearson VUE test center regardless of how you complete the coursework.

Yes, classroom instruction is an accepted pre-licensing method in Indiana, along with state-approved self-study and online courses. To find an in-person option, search the Indiana Department of Insurance's approved provider list through the Sircon system; the department also publishes each approved provider's exam pass ratios, which can help you evaluate options.

Iowa does not require pre-licensing education and the state does not run licensing classes, so any class you attend is an optional prep course from a private education provider; some providers offer live-instructor formats. The state-run step is the exam itself, which Pearson VUE administers at test centers in Iowa or online through OnVUE proctoring. You can schedule by calling Pearson VUE at 877-540-5825 or through its website, at least 24 hours in advance.

Kansas does not require pre-licensing classes for any line of authority, so in-person classes are entirely optional. You may take the licensing examination without participating in any in-person or online exam study course, and neither the Kansas Department of Insurance nor Pearson VUE endorses any particular school. Pearson VUE does offer in-person exams at test centers in Hays, Overland Park, Topeka, Wichita, and other locations.

Louisiana requires no prelicensing classes, so there are no mandatory in-person courses to attend; you can prepare on your own or with an optional prep course in any format. The licensing exam itself must be taken in person: since July 8, 2024, PSI administers Louisiana exams only at its testing locations. Centers include Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Lake Charles/Sulphur, Metairie, Monroe, Pineville, and Shreveport.

Maryland does not require any licensing class, in person or online. Effective October 1, 2024, the state repealed prelicensing education requirements for producer license applicants, and the Maryland Insurance Administration and Prometric no longer provide a list of approved prelicensing courses or providers. Candidates choose their own study options, including self-study, and can prepare with Prometric's exam content outlines for each line of authority.

In-person classes are available through Michigan-approved pre-licensing providers: DIFS accepts either an approved 20-hour classroom course or an approved self-study course for a single line. Any school you choose must be approved by the state, so confirm approval status before enrolling.

Minnesota allows prelicensing education in a classroom, by verifiable self-study, or by a combination of the two under Minn. Stat. 60K.36. Classroom providers appear on the Minnesota Department of Commerce's pre-approved education list on Sircon, so pick one offering the line of authority you need. The licensing exam itself is given at PSI test centers in nine Minnesota cities, including Saint Paul, Rochester, Duluth, and Eagan.

Missouri requires no pre-licensing classes, so there are no state-run classroom courses to attend. The only step that must happen in person is the exam, given at Pearson VUE test centers in Missouri cities such as St. Louis, Kansas City, Springfield, Columbia, and Joplin. Private providers offer in-person exam prep if you want classroom-style review.

Montana requires no prelicensing education, so there are no state-approved insurance licensing classes to attend. The State Auditor's Office does not issue study material, and neither it nor Pearson VUE endorses any particular manual or course. You can prepare on your own using the Pearson VUE Candidate Handbook and content outlines, then take the exam at a test center or online through OnVUE.

Nebraska does not require or provide in-person pre-licensing classes; the Department of Insurance has no study materials, and you may prepare however you like, including by self-study. What must happen in person is the exam itself: since March 16, 2026, Nebraska offers no remote testing, so exams are given only at PSI test centers.

You do not need in-person classes, because Nevada requires zero prelicensing education hours for producer applicants. Most candidates study on their own using the Pearson VUE exam content outlines for their license type. When ready, they take the exam at a Pearson VUE test center or online through OnVUE proctoring; walk-in exams are not available, so reservations must be made in advance.

In-person pre-licensing review classes are offered in New Hampshire by the state's independent agent association and other private education providers, though a course is optional because New Hampshire requires no pre-licensing education. Class prices vary by provider, typically a few hundred dollars, and often include a textbook and practice questions. The exams themselves are given in person at PSI test centers in Concord, Keene, Nashua, Newington, and Portsmouth, with an additional testing location in Manchester.

New Mexico requires no prelicensing education, so the state itself offers no in-person licensing classes. Classroom preparation, if you want it, comes from private providers. The state-run in-person element is the exam itself: PSI administers it at centers in Albuquerque, Farmington, Las Cruces, Roswell, and Santa Fe, and remote online proctoring is also available.

The New York Department of Financial Services (DFS) approves prelicensing providers and courses, and its searchable portal lists approved schools, including those offering live classroom instruction. State law permits approved prelicensing education as classroom work or an equivalent, such as correspondence or internet study, so both in-person and online formats qualify. Use the DFS approved-provider list to find classroom options near you.

Pre-licensing courses are optional in North Carolina. The requirement was repealed effective October 1, 2025, so classroom courses are no longer needed before the state exam. The North Carolina Department of Insurance maintains listings of both classroom and correspondence or internet pre-licensing providers on its website for anyone who wants to complete the education voluntarily.

North Dakota law does not require classroom instruction or any prelicensing education before the licensing exam, so the state publishes no list of in-person providers. You may prepare by self-study or classroom instruction, and no proof of study is required at the test center. Prelicensing providers operating in the state are not approved or regulated by the Department, which cannot recommend one provider over another.

Oklahoma does not require or regulate prelicensing education, and the state runs no licensing classes. The department publishes a list of providers that developed their own courses, which includes schools offering classroom training. The department itself sells study manuals, and physical manuals can be picked up at its Oklahoma City and Tulsa offices for $35 each.

Oregon accepts classroom instruction, supervised video or audio lecture, and verifiable online self-study for prelicensing education, so in-person classes are an option. Find approved courses and providers through the State Based Systems (SBS) course lookup, selecting jurisdiction Oregon. Prices vary by school, and live-instructor formats typically cost more than self-paced online courses.

Rhode Island does not require licensing classes because it requires no prelicensing education at all. The only mandatory in-person step is the exam, given at Pearson VUE test centers, including one in East Providence. You may also take the exam at any national Pearson VUE test center at no additional charge.

South Dakota requires no pre-licensing education, so there are no required licensing classes to take in person or otherwise. The Division of Insurance does not specify an official study material, and producer candidates may prepare with materials of their choice.

In-person licensing classes are offered by the education providers approved by the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance. Approved providers offer classroom and live online formats alongside self-paced online courses, and the approved-education list is searchable through State Based Systems. If you also want to test at a physical site, Pearson VUE operates exam centers in cities including Nashville, Memphis, and Knoxville.

Vermont does not require prelicensing classes, so there is no state-approved list of in-person insurance licensing schools. Any classroom or online prep course is optional private training. The licensing exam itself is administered by Prometric at test centers across the U.S. or through remote proctoring.

Washington does not require pre-licensing education, so you do not need in-person classes to qualify for the exam. Effective July 23, 2023, pre-licensing education is optional exam preparation only. If you still want a course, the Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) publishes a list of approved, voluntary exam-prep providers.

West Virginia accepts classroom, self-study, and online pre-licensing course formats, so classroom options exist. Search the state's approved-provider list through Sircon and look for classroom offerings. Note that the exam is separate from the class: every West Virginia insurance exam is in-person only at a Pearson VUE test center, with locations including Charleston, Morgantown, and Huntington.

Wisconsin permits classroom prelicensing education, and several Wisconsin-approved providers offer live in-person classes, including an intensive four-day course offered by the state's independent agents association. Your starting point is the approved-education list maintained by the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI). In-person classes are optional, since the same hours can be completed online, and you bring the same certificate of completion to the exam either way.