Navigation Guide

Step-by-step instructions for accessing and reviewing all ILS101 course material

Platform Navigation (Left Sidebar)

After logging in, all sections are accessible via the sidebar menu on the left side of the screen. Click any item to navigate directly to that section.

Navigate to https://www.ils101.com
You will see the landing page. Click the "Log In" button in the top-right corner
You will be redirected to the secure login page (hosted by AWS Cognito)
Enter your email and password provided above
After authentication, you will be redirected to the Home screen of the course platform

Tip: If the login page does not appear, try clearing your browser cache or using an incognito/private window.

Home Screen

After logging in, the Home page displays:

Welcome message and course overview
Quick-access cards linking to Lectures, Assessments, and other sections
Progress summary showing lectures watched, quizzes completed, and overall completion

Lectures (Video Content)

Click "Lectures" in the left sidebar
You will see a grid of all 12 lectures, each displayed as a card with the lecture title (Lectures 1–9: core ILS video lectures; Lectures 10–12: specialist slide decks for Climate, Cyber, and Parametric)
Click any lecture card to open the video player
Videos play directly in the browser — no downloads required
Use the video player controls to play, pause, skip, and adjust playback speed

Lecture order: Start with "Why Risk Transfer is so Important" (Lecture 1) and proceed sequentially through the ILS module for the intended learning progression.

Shorts (Audio Episodes)

Click "Shorts" in the left sidebar
Audio episodes are grouped by topic: Climate Fundamentals, Cyber ILS, Parametric Insurance
Each topic has a full-length episode and individual parts for focused study
Click any episode to open the audio player and listen directly in the browser

Note: These audio episodes are the primary lecture content for the Cyber, Climate, Parametric, and Legal modules.

Knowledge Hub

Click "Knowledge Hub" in the left sidebar
This section contains study notes and reference material organised by lecture
Select a lecture from the dropdown to view its corresponding study notes
Notes include key concepts, definitions, and supplementary explanations

Assessments (Quizzes & Exams)

Click "Assessments" in the left sidebar
Select a module from the available options (ILS, Cyber, Climate, Parametric, Legal)
Choose between Quick Quiz (10 random questions, practice mode) or Full Assessment (all 50 questions, certification-eligible)
Answer each multiple-choice question by selecting one option and clicking "Submit"
After each question, the correct answer and a detailed explanation are displayed
At the end of the assessment, a score summary shows your percentage and pass/fail result

Pass mark: 70% is required on a Full Assessment to earn the module certificate. Quick Quizzes are for practice only and do not count towards certification.

Felix - the AI Study Assistant

Click on Felix in the left sidebar
Type a question about any course topic in the text input field
The AI provides an instant explanation based on the course material and tells you the relevant lectures to watch
This tool supports revision and deeper exploration of concepts covered in lectures

Progress Tracker & Certificates

Click "Progress Tracker" to view overall completion status, including lectures watched and assessments passed
Click "Certificates" in the left sidebar to view earned certificates
Certificates become available after completing all lectures in a module and passing its Full Assessment with 70%+
Enter your full name and click the download button to generate a PDF certificate

Feedback Form

Click "Feedback" in the left sidebar (or scroll to the bottom of the navigation)
The form collects: name, email, experience rating (Excellent to Poor), feedback type, and free-text comments
Feedback is submitted securely and stored for course improvement

Additional Sections

Community & Testimonials: Learner community and user testimonials
Factsheets: Downloadable reference documents on ILS topics
Reports & Library: Research papers and supplementary reading material
Legal: Terms of service, privacy policy, intellectual property notice, and refund policy

Disclaimer: This material is for educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any securities. Insurance-Linked Securities (ILS), including catastrophe bonds and collateralised reinsurance, are complex instruments involving substantial risk, including potential total loss of principal. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. While information has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, no representation or warranty is made as to its accuracy or completeness. Recipients should seek independent professional advice before making any investment decision.