NSSTA Professional Certification Programs
Elevate your career with industry-recognized certifications in structured settlement consulting.
Educational Programs
The CSSC Educational Program
CSSC Program is scheduled for March 16-19, 2026 at University of Texas - Austin
NSSTA offers prestigious certifications that establish educational standards for structured settlement professionals throughout the nation.
Certified Structured Settlement Consultant (CSSC)
The industry's oldest and most respected designation, establishing educational standards for structured settlement professionals throughout the nation.
Nearly 750 structured settlement consultants have earned the distinguished CSSC designation. The newest program, developed in conjunction with University of Texas at Austin, McCombs School of Business - Texas Executive Education, consists over 80 hours of pre-session seminars, classroom instruction, and guided study, culminating in the submission of a comprehensive case study.
Program Curriculum
The NSSTA CSSC Program, which is updated bieannially, provides a comprehensive understanding of structured settlements, combining academic rigor and perspective with the latest developments impacting the industry, including:
- Settlement Planning and Needs-Based Negotiation
- Business Ethics
- Federal tax law overview and industry applications
- Fixed income
- Trusts- Special Needs and Medical Reversionary Trusts
- Medicare Set-Aside accounts
- Negotiation strategies
- Settlement documentation
- Claim valuations
- Actual industry case studies
- Tort law, guardianship fundamentals, state and federal jurisdiction issues
- Insurance Claims Practices
- Loss reserving
"The CSSC program provides an exceptional value . . . the content is thoroughly prepared and very well presented. The opportunity to develop relationships with other program participants is valuable on an ongoing basis."
– William Wright, CSSC, Ringler Associates
Master's Certificate in Structured Settlement Consulting (MSSC)
The NSSTA MSSC Certification is another layer of professional education and qualification, providing a comprehensive understanding of structured settlements, combining academic rigor and perspective with the latest developments impacting the industry.
Program Curriculum
- Business Ethics
- Settlement Planning and Needs-Based Negotiation
- Federal tax law overview and industry applications
- The Economic Environment
- Trusts- Special Needs and Medical Reversionary Trusts
- Medicare and ACA Issues Affecting our Industry
- Negotiation Strategy
- Industry Case Studies and Tort law
- State and Federal Jurisdictional Issues
- The Behavioral Psychology of Settlement
- Laws Impacting NSSTA Members
- Insurance Claims Practices & Loss reserving
Pre-Qualifications
Standard Path
- CSSC Designation
- Seven years of structured settlement industry experience
Legacy Program
- Ten years of industry experience
- Active participation in NSSTA at the Board or Committee level
- Demonstrated contributions to our industry
"The MSSC program was a wonderful learning experience. The presentation of information was expertly done and the Notre Dame experience was exceptional. Having been in the business for 30 plus years, I felt enriched by attending. It was a career highlight for me."
– Mal Deener, CSSC, MSSC, Berkshire Hathaway Group
Ready to Advance Your Career?
If you are not an NSSTA member and are interested in applying, please contact us at info@nssta.com.
NSSTA members interested in applying can log in and apply on the member portal.