Foundations of Workers' Compensation Program
What is it?
The Foundations Program offers a comprehensive look at workers' compensation administrative and regulatory topics at a theoretical and practical level, examining how differences play out across systems. The entire program runs from June through September and content is shared virtually through self-paced learning modules, live webinars, and discussions. There are several assignments and activities, and the program concludes with a final test.
Who is it for?
Participants may include jurisdictional members with management responsibility within workers' compensation commissions or boards, departments of labor or workforce development, divisions of workers' compensation, or departments of insurance. Many participants in the Foundations Program are new to workers' compensation.
Why attend?
Gain information and practical knowledge in a variety of topics, including administrative and regulatory structures, insurance, the claims process, dispute resolution, and medical management. Benefit from the guidance of speakers who are experts in the workers’ compensation industry. Examine and discuss similarities and differences amongst jurisdictions while building a professional network. Apply concepts through meaningful activities and showcase your skills through the Foundations of Workers’ Compensation digital credential.
Digital Credential
Participants who complete the entire program, finish all assignments, and pass the final test receive the Foundations of Workers' Compensation digital credential. Digital credentials, or badges, are a visual representation of skills or achievements earned by an individual through completion of specific programs, courses, or other activities. Badges are instantly verifiable and shareable. They serve as a way to showcase skills and achievements in a way that is not possible with a paper certificate.
The digital credential will be issued to jurisdictional agency staff who successfully complete the following requirements:
- Attend or watch* at least 8 out of the 10 live sessions.
- Orientation and the final session are required. You may attend these live or watch the recordings in educate@iaiabc.
- Complete at least 8 out of the 10 self-paced modules in eduate@iaiabc.
- Passing score on the formal writing assignment
- Passing score on the final test
*Although recordings will be available, we highly recommend participating in the live sessions to get the most out of your Foundations experience.
Registration
Registration information for the next Foundations program, including dates and agenda, will be available in early 2026.