Colorado Prelicensing
Colorado Insurance Prelicensing Courses
Get your Colorado insurance license with a state-approved online prelicensing course. Choose your line of authority below and start studying today.
What is Insurance Prelicensing?
Before you can take the Colorado insurance licensing exam, state law requires you to complete a minimum number of hours of approved prelicensing education. This education covers the insurance concepts, policy types, and Colorado regulations you need to know to sell insurance professionally and ethically.
JustInsurance's Colorado prelicensing courses are fully online and self-paced. You can study on any device, at any time. There are no live sessions to attend — just work through the lessons at your own pace and move on when you're ready.
Once you complete the required hours and pass the course assessments, you'll receive an official certificate of completion. Present that certificate to schedule your Colorado state licensing exam with Pearson VUE.
Enroll Online
Choose your line of authority and enroll in minutes. Instant access to all course materials.
Study at Your Pace
Complete 100 hours of video lessons, readings, and quizzes on any device.
Earn Your Certificate
Pass the course assessments to receive your official certificate of completion from JustInsurance.
Pass the State Exam
Schedule and pass the Colorado licensing exam with Pearson VUE, then apply for your license.
Choose Your Line of Authority
Select the license type that matches your career goals. Not sure? Most agents choose Life & Health.
Life Insurance
Sell term life, whole life, universal life, and annuity products. The essential license for any agent working in life insurance or financial services.
Health Insurance
Sell major medical, Medicare supplement, disability income, long-term care, and other health products. Essential for agents focused on health and Medicare markets.
Life & Health Insurance
The most popular choice — get licensed to sell both life and health products with a single combined course and exam. Maximize your earning potential from day one.
How to Get Your Colorado Insurance License
Enroll in a Course
Choose your line of authority (Life, Health, or Life & Health) and enroll online.
Complete Your Education
Study through all 100 required hours online at your own pace.
Pass the State Exam
Schedule and pass the Colorado exam at a Pearson VUE testing center.
Apply for Your License
Submit your license application to the Colorado Division of Insurance after passing your exam.
Our Pass Guarantee
We're so confident in our courses that we back them with a pass guarantee. Complete the full course, take your practice exams seriously, and show up prepared. If you don't pass your state exam, we'll refund your course fee. No runaround. No excuses.
Complete the Course
Finish all video lessons, readings, and chapter quizzes in full.
Take the Practice Exam
Complete the full practice exam and review all incorrect answers.
Don't Pass? Get Refunded
If you still don't pass your state exam, we refund your course fee — simple as that.
Guarantee applies to first-time exam attempts within 90 days of course completion. Contact support@yourinsurancelicense.com for details.
Colorado Prelicensing FAQs
How many hours of prelicensing does Colorado require?
Colorado requires the following prelicensing education hours before you can sit for the state exam: Life Insurance: 50 hours; Health Insurance: 50 hours; Life & Health (combined): 100 hours. These hours must be completed through a Colorado Division of Insurance-approved provider. JustInsurance is an approved provider and our courses are certified to meet Colorado's exact hour requirements for each line of authority.
Can I complete Colorado insurance prelicensing online?
Yes. Colorado approves online, self-paced prelicensing education, and that is exactly what JustInsurance provides. You can study on any device — laptop, tablet, or phone — from anywhere with an internet connection. There are no scheduled live sessions or fixed class times. Your enrollment gives you 30 days of full course access, and most students complete the material in just 5–10 days. Once you finish, you receive a state-recognized certificate of completion immediately through the platform.
What does Colorado insurance prelicensing cover?
The Colorado prelicensing curriculum is organized around the specific lines of authority you plan to obtain. Life Insurance courses cover term life, whole life, universal life, variable products, annuities, policy provisions and riders, beneficiary designations, and underwriting basics. Health Insurance courses cover major medical, disability income, long-term care, Medicare Supplement, Medicaid, and group health. Both tracks include Colorado-specific insurance statutes and regulations, producer ethics, the Unfair Trade Practices Act, and state-mandated consumer protections. The combined Life & Health course covers all of the above in a single enrollment.
Do I need to finish prelicensing before taking the Colorado exam?
Yes. Colorado requires proof of course completion before you can register for the state licensing exam through Pearson VUE. You must finish your approved prelicensing course, receive your certificate of completion, and submit it when scheduling your exam. You cannot sit for the Colorado exam without first satisfying the prelicensing hour requirement.
How much does Colorado insurance prelicensing cost?
JustInsurance offers the following Colorado prelicensing courses: Life Insurance at $199, Health Insurance at $199, and the combined Life & Health package at $199. Buying the combined course saves you $199 versus purchasing both individually. Every course includes all required hour content, chapter quizzes, a full-length practice exam, and your official certificate of completion — no hidden fees, no required add-ons. Your 30-day access window starts the moment you enroll.