AIR Institute
Expert training and education programs to help you better understand catastrophe models
The quantity and scale of catastrophic events around the world is growing and changing. This is creating a global demand for people who can understand and utilize catastrophe models. The AIR Institute’s mission is to be a center of excellence for catastrophe risk management training and education.
Certified Extreme Event Modeler™ Program
This 5-day intensive program for catastrophe modelers gives you insight into the science behind natural catastrophes and a behind-the-scenes look at how AIR models are developed and validated. We give you hands-on training in our software and how it can be used to explore the assumptions underlying the models, understand uncertainty, and interpret model results. After completing the program requirements, you become an AIR Institute Certified Extreme Event Modeler.
Additional sessions coming back in 2021.
Executive Program
Specifically designed to meet the needs of senior management, this 1-2 day program will help you gain new understanding of AIR models and model results. The core Executive sessions will give you the tools you need to discuss your company’s risk management approach and ask the right questions of your internal teams and vendors. Additional in-depth courses are tailored to you per your preferences. All sessions are led by senior AIR executives and researchers.
Custom Program for Teams
This flexible program provides an overview of AIR models and interpreting model results. Instructors will tailor this 1-3 day program to meet your organization’s needs and address the challenges you face. It is ideal for audiences that don’t use AIR software every day, yet work with model outputs and require robust comprehension of what they represent.
"AIR’s Program was truly excellent. It gave me a deeper knowledge of complex scientific, engineering, and financial considerations that underlie AIR’s models. I also improved my command of AIR’s software and learned best practices for interpreting the results."
— Li Zhang, Ph.D., China Re
Please direct any questions or comments to Education@air-worldwide.com.
