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Circular No. 68
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What happens after the Learner has finished the lecture part of the course? on page 14
What are the IC Simulated Exam and the IIAP-VFE Simulated Exam? on page 15
What are the requirements before taking the IC Simulated Exam and the IIAP-VFE on page 16
Simulated Exam?
Is it mandatory that the Learner will take the IC Simulated Exam or the IIAP-VFE on page 16
Simulated Exam?
What is the passing score of the Simulated Exam and the Actual Licensing Exam? on page 16
What should the Learner do if the system fails to launch the Simulated Exam (system on page 16
is down)?
What happens after the Learner has passed the Simulated Exam and completed the on page 17
course?
How will the managers know if their Learner(s) had been enrolled and/or have on page 17
completed the course?
What should the Learner do if the modules / downloadables / videos / exams are not on page 18
displaying properly?
What should the Learner do to make sure the system will register his/her progress as on page 18
COMPLETE?
What should the Learner do if the system registered his/her progress as on page 19
INCOMPLETE despite finishing all the modules?
What are the 10 things the Learner should remember to have an enjoyable learning on page 19
experience?
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1. What is IC REVIEW-Online?
The Insurance Concepts Review Online (IC REVIEW-Online) course is an alternative to the classroom-
based/face-to-face IC REVIEW.
This course will help the Learner prepare for the Insurance Commission’s Traditional/Life Licensing Exam
or the Insurance Institute of Asia and the Pacific’s Validating Final Exam. In this course, the Learner will
learn the fundamental concepts of life insurance and have a greater appreciation for how it works.
Upon completing this course and passing the Traditional/Life Licensing Exam, the Learner becomes
eligible to have a Traditional/Life Insurance Code and have the license to sell Sun Life’s Traditional Life
Insurance Plans.
Learners who are finished with BTC1 and BTC2 classroom or online sessions
Note: A Learner may only be enrolled in one (1) online course at a time. He/she may not be
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As a fully online e-learning course, it is accessible anytime (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) from
anywhere there is internet connection. This means that Learners can take the BTC1-Online course at the
comfort of their homes or offices, at Internet Cafes, or at the Branch (may be subject to rules and
capability of the branch). The course currently accessible on both PCs and Macs only (mobile phones
and tablets are not yet supported), and runs on any modern internet browsers.
Learners may enroll in IC REVIEW-Online anytime. Similarly, requests for extensions and re-enrollments
are also accepted anytime. However, there is a daily cut-off time of 12:00 NOON.
Requests received on or before the cut-off time will be processed on the same day, and the Learner can
begin to access the course on the following day (1:00 am). For example, if the request was received by
12:00nn on April 1, the enrolled or re-enrolled Learner may begin to access the course on April 2, 1:00am
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Requests received after the cut-off will be processed on the following day. For example, if the request
was received at 12:01pm on April 1, the request will be processed on April 2, and the enrolled or
re-enrolled Learner may begin to access the course only on April 3, 1:00am.
IMPORTANT:
SSAs and/or Managers can request for enrollment. Make sure to include the TESTING CENTER where
the Learner will take the actual exam. These testing centers are the Insurance Commission (IC) and the
CHANGING TESTING CENTERS IS NOT ALLOWED. Make sure that the Learner will take the actual
exam at the declared testing center. This is because the Simulated Exam the Learner will take at the end
of the course, and the Exam Permit to be issued by Sales Training and Development, is different for IC
and IIAP.
To enroll send an e-mail to PHIL-STD_e-learning@sunlife.com with: (It would be best to copy paste this.)
1. A Standard E-mail Subject: REQUEST FOR IC REVIEW ONLINE ENROLLMENT (all caps)
2. Learner’s
a. Complete Name
b. E-mail Address (Make sure this is an active/ working e-mail ad)
c. Birthdate (month day, year --- ex: June 18, 1975)
d. BTC 1 completion date (if IIAP)
e. BTC 2 completion date (if IIAP)
f. Contact Number(s)
g. Branch
h. Preferred Testing Center (IIAP or IC. Make sure this is where the Learner will take the
actual exam. Changing testing centers IS NOT ALLOWED. )
3. Manager/Recruiter’s
a. Complete Name
b. E-mail Address (Make sure this is an active/ working e-mail ad)
c. Contact Number(s)
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6. How will the Learner know that he/she can already access the course?
Upon enrollment, the Learner will receive an enrollment notification by e-mail. Note that this is the reason
why the Learner’s e-mail address is a requirement for enrollment. Make sure that the e-mail address
provided is working/active. This means that it is capable of receiving e-mail messages and that its
Here is what the Learner should look for in his/her registered e-mail:
Subject: 'You have been successfully enrolled to the Basic Training Course 1 Online Course'.
The enrollment notification e-mail contains instructions to the Learner on how to begin accessing the
c. Step-by-Step User Guide which the Learner must download and print before he begins to take
d. Important information about the kind of equipment, tools, and software plugins (e.g., speakers,
calculators, Adobe Flash Player and Reader, etc) that the Learner needs in order to have the best
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7. What should the Learner do if the e-mail notification was not received?
1. Correct.
4. Or the e-mail notification was not sent to the SPAM / BULK / JUNK folder. The notification could
Inform our Training Staff /STD through PHIL-STD_e-learning@sunlife.com if they have not received the
e-mail notification.
8. What should the Learner do if he/she wants to change the e-mail address where the notifications are
sent?
The initial e-mail address the Learner has given in his/her request for enrollment is the e-mail address
registered in the system. Should the Learner wish to change the e-mail address where the notifications
are sent, he/she should send an e-mail notification to PHIL-STD_e-learning@sunlife.com with the
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The course can be finished in 25 hours or less but Learners are given seven (7) calendar days to access
10. What if the Learner was not able to finish the course at the given timeframe?
If Learner is unable to finish/complete the course within 7 days he/she may request for RE-
ENROLLEMENT subject to a Re-Enrollment Fee of P250. Re-enrollments require Learners to repeat the
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11. The Learner is unable to finish/complete the course within 7 days, and is unable to request for an
extension on the 5th day. How can the Learner/ SSA/ Manager request for re-enrollment?
Re-enrollments will require Learners to repeat the course from the beginning. If Learner is unable to
finish/complete the course within 5 days he/she may request for RE-ENROLLEMENT subject to a Re-
Requests received on or before the cut-off time will be processed on the same day, and the Learner can
begin to access the course on the following day. For example, if the request was received by 12:00nn on
April 1, the re-enrolled Learner may begin to access the course on April 2 (this is Day 1 of his access).
Requests received after the cut-off will be processed on the following day. For example, if the request
was received at 12:01pm on April 1, the request will be processed on April 2, and the re-enrolled Learner
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Learners/ SSAs and/or Managers can request for RE-ENROLLMENT. They only need to send an e-mail
12. How to pay the Re-enrollment / Extension Fee? To whom will it be charged?
Extension and Re-Enrollment Fees are charged to the Learner through his recruiter/manager, and can be
paid either at any Sun Life Customer Center or through deduction from their recruiter/manager’s salary.
Before the request for extension / re-enrollment can be processed, an amount of PhP 250.00 must be
paid. If the payment will be made at the nearest Customer Center, provide the following details:
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After payment has been made, send the O.R. via E-MAIL as scanned image / POUCH. When O.R. has
been sent, notify Sales Training Dept. via e-mail (PHIL-STD_e-learning@sunlife.com) the details, and
If the payment will be made through deduction from their recruiter/manager’s salary, please indicate it in
For requests for RE-ENROLLMENT, send an e-mail to PHIL-STD_e-learning@sunlife.com with: (It would
1. A Standard E-mail Subject: REQUEST FOR IC REVIEW ONLINE RE-ENROLLMENT (all caps)
2. Learner’s
a. Complete Name
b. Contact Number(s)
c. Branch
d. Preferred Testing Center (IIAP or IC. Make sure this is where the Learner will take the actual
exam. Changing testing centers IS NOT ALLOWED. )
3. Manager/Recruiter’s
a. Complete Name
b. E-mail Address (Make sure this is an active/ working e-mail ad)
c. Contact Number(s)
4. O.R. Number (if paid thru Sun Life Customer Center)
NOTE: If Learner is unable to request for an extension, his access will be automatically deactivated on the 7th day, and
upon re-enrollment he will have to repeat the course from the beginning. Learner may request for RE-ENROLLEMENT
subject to a Re-Enrollment Fee of P250. Daily cut-off time is 12:00 NOON. Requests received on or before the cut-off
time will be processed on the same day, and the Learner can begin to access the course on the following day. Requests
received after the cut-off will be processed on the following day.
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Re-enrollments happen when a Learner fails to finish the course within the given 7 days for IC REVIEW.
The first IC REVIEW online training is free. The re-enrollment fee is there to cover for the online costs for
the training.
15. Would the access of the Learner be extended if there are any unforeseen system problems?
In the case of scheduled system maintenance or unforeseen system problems, extension will be given
based on the number of days the system was not accessible (down-time). For example, if an unforeseen
system problem or downtime occurred for 2 days, the Learner will be given additional 2 days to complete
the course.
16. If there are technical difficulties / downtime within the 7-day timeframe, can the request for re-
enrollment be free?
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17. Who or where can the Learner turn to for support, if he has questions or problems while taking the
course?
For questions and clarifications related to the content, Learners may approach their RESPECTIVE
Questions, concerns and issues that are not immediately answerable by our call center agents over the
18. Is there a difference between IC REVIEW face-to-face and IC REVIEW-Online? Can a Learner
The content of the face-to-face and the online versions of IC REVIEW are the same. The main difference
lies in the delivery format. The face-to-face classes are facilitated by a trainer or a Field Manager and
there are live activities. Whereas, the online course are composed of videos, slideshows, and interactive
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games. In both the face-to-face and online versions, the Learner must pass the 50-item Simulated Exam
Because of the difference in the delivery format, shifting or transferring between face-to-face and online
a. That the Learner repeat from the beginning of the course. Example: If the Learner has already
attended the first 2 days of an IC REVIEW face-to-face run, he still needs to start from the beginning
if he enrolls in IC REVIEW-Online. The same applies to Learners who have finished a partial of IC
days.
19. Can a learner take IC REVIEW Online while taking other online courses?
Unfortunately, the learner can only take one (1) online course at a time.
20. What happens after the Learner has finished the lecture part of the course?
After the Learner has finished the lecture part of the course, he/she will take the Insurance Commission
(IC) Simulated Exam or the Simulated Insurance Institute of Asia and the Pacific Validating Final Exam
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IMPORTANT:
When requesting for enrollment in the IC REVIEW-Online, make sure to include the TESTING CENTER
where the Learner will take the actual exam. These testing centers are the Insurance Commission (IC)
For Learners who have declared IC as the preferred testing center, Sales Training and Development will
assign the IC Simulated Exam to him/her after the lecture part of the course. Likewise, if IIAP was
declared as the preferred testing center, Sales Training and Development will assign the IIAP Simulated
CHANGING TESTING CENTERS IS NOT ALLOWED. Make sure that the Learner will take the actual
exam at the declared testing center. This is because the Simulated Exam the Learner will take at the end
of the course, and the Exam Permit to be issued by Sales Training and Development, is different for IC
and IIAP.
21. What are the IC Simulated Exam and the IIAP-VFE Simulated Exam?
These are online ‘MOCK’ exams that aim to prepare the Learner for the actual licensing exam. Chances
for the Learner to pass the actual exam are greater if he/she passes the simulated exam.
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22. What are the requirements before taking the IC Simulated Exam and the IIAP-VFE Simulated Exam?
Completed IC Review classroom session Completed and Passed BTC1 and BTC2
or online course classroom session or online course
Completed IC Review classroom session
or online course
Note: The Learner will not be enrolled without completing and passing the said pre-requisites.
23. Is it mandatory that the Learner will take the IC Simulated Exam or the IIAP-VFE Simulated Exam?
Yes. The IC Simulated Exam or the IIAP-VFE Simulated Exam is mandatory because the EXAM PERMIT
will only be released by Sales Training and Development after successfully passing the simulated exam.
24. What is the passing score of the Simulated Exam and the Actual Licensing Exam?
Just like the actual licensing exam, the simulated exam’s passing score is 70%.
25. What should the Learner do if the system fails to launch the Simulated Exam (system is down)?
1. The Learner should report the incident to Sales Training and Development (STD). E-mail a
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3. If the system is down, the Learner may take the Simulated Exam manually at his/her
respective branch. STD will e-mail the Learner, SSA, and the Manager to inform that the
4. The SSA/Manager should send to STD via pouch or via fax the answered Exam. STD will
5. If the Learner passed, STD will send the Exam Permit to the branch via pouch. If the Learner
failed, STD will request the Learner to take the Exam again until he/she passes.
26. What happens after the Learner has passed the Simulated Exam and completed the course?
Upon reaching the end of the course, the system will instantly inform the Learner that he has successfully
completed the course. Simultaneously, the system will also send a completion notification by e-mail to the
Learner.
The system generates a Certificate of Completion which the Learner may print if he wants to.
27. How will the managers know if their Learner(s) had been enrolled and/or have completed the course?
Managers may call STD to inquire about enrollments and successful completions.
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28. What should the Learner do if the modules / downloadables / videos / exams are not displaying
properly?
1. Learner should initially check if they have the latest version of their preferred internet
2. Learner should also check the internet connection being used. DSL over wireless broadband
is recommended.
3. The Learner must make sure that his/her computer has the LATEST VERSION of Adobe
Acrobat Reader and Adobe Flash Player installed. To download and install go to these
websites:
http://get.adobe.com/reader/
http://www.adobe.com/support/flashplayer/downloads.html
29. What should the Learner do to make sure the system will register his/her progress as COMPLETE?
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3. Always CHECK if the account is still SIGNED IN especially if the module was not completed
within one hour or if the module has been idle for more than an hour.
30. What should the Learner do if the system registered his/her progress as INCOMPLETE despite
Unfortunately, the Learner should RETAKE the modules. This time, he/she should remember the
following:
3. Always CHECK if the account is still SIGNED IN especially if the module was not completed
within one hour or if the module has been idle for more than an hour.
31. What are the 10 things the Learner should remember to have an enjoyable learning experience?
2. Check the internet browser used. Learner should use any of available modern browsers with
the latest version (Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Safari)
3. Install the latest Adobe Flash and Adobe Reader plug-in. Download the latest version before
4. Read first the User Guide attached to the welcome notification e-mail to learn how to navigate
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5. Download the prescribed font Agenda Tabular Medium so that the texts of the lessons will be
displayed properly. If the Learner does not have it in their system, they can install the
attached file in the welcome notification e-mail. Instructions on how to do this can be found in
6. Attach earphones / headset or make sure the volume on the computer is not on mute to be
9. Go through each lesson completely and pass the respective quizzes before proceeding to the
next lesson.
10. Have a calculator, pen and paper. The course may have computational exercises.
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Version Control
V1.1 September 23, 2011 Added item # 24. What should the Learner do if the system fails to launch the Simulated Exam
(system is down)?
V1.2 September 30, 2011 Added item# 8. What should the Learner do if he/she wants to change the e-mail address where the
notifications are sent?
Removed the E-mail address in the request for re-enrollment and extension templates.
Added item#20. Can a learner take IC REVIEW Online while taking other online courses?
V2.0 December 21, 2012 Revised guidelines based on the new LMS:
All system emails will be received at 1:00am, including new enrollments.
Birthdate is required on enrollment requests.
Only re-enrollments are allowed. Extensions are no longer supported.
Additional support channels are provided.
Any modern browser can be used as long as it is updated to the latest version (Internet
Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Safari)
V2.1 January 14, 2013 Added “2.d BTC 1 date of completion” for enrollment detail
Added “2.e BTC 2 date of completion” for enrollment detail
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