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BECOMING A FELLOW 



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WHAT IS AN FCIA?

A Fellow of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries (FCIA) can effectively apply the
Canadian practice-specific standards, legislation, concepts and techniques of
actuarial science as defined in the CIA’s education syllabuses, and has
demonstrated a required amount of experience, including Canadian actuarial
practice. 

FCIAs have opportunities across a variety of industries, from more traditional
roles in insurance and pensions to emerging opportunities in banking and
predictive analytics. FCIAs have a highly valued toolkit that can be applied in
new environments in alignment with personal interests and goals – the
possibilities are nearly endless. Fellows can append the initials FCIA to their
names and may fulfill certain reserved roles in Canada. 

On average, it takes seven to nine years to become an FCIA, including university
education, or one to three years after achieving another Fellowship-level
credential from a recognized actuarial organization.




WHY YOU SHOULD CONSIDER OBTAINING YOUR FCIA DESIGNATION 

An FCIA designation shows potential employers, clients, and other professionals
that you possess a particular and highly sought-after professional skill set and
the experience to apply it in a specialized way. As a member of the CIA, you
belong to the premier community of actuarial professionals in Canada and around
the world. You are recognized for putting the public interest ahead of your own
and for advocating on issues affecting Canadian society and its financial
future. Your FCIA designation can help advance your career and open new
opportunities in traditional and emerging areas of actuarial science.




CHOOSE YOUR FCIA PATHWAY:

Pathway 1
Pathway 2
Pathway 3



FCIA SYLLABUSES

Designed as an integral part of the journey to Fellowship, the FCIA syllabuses
detail the learning outcomes for five FCIA specialty tracks. Each track is
comprised of two online FCIA modules and three online, open-book FCIA
examinations.

Review the syllabuses



IMPORTANT DATES

FCIA modules available
The FCIA modules are not only a requirement for becoming an FCIA, but they can
also be used for continuing professional development (CPD).


 * FCIA Module 1 
 * FCIA Module 2 



FCIA exam administration
All FCIA exams will be offered bilingually online using an open-book format to
allow participants to demonstrate the practical application of the technical
skills learned. Each track will have three four-hour exams.


MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE FOLLOWING FCIA EXAM DATES:

Group benefits track (GB)
 * April 9, 2025 (FCIA Exam 3 – Group Benefits Reserving)
 * May 28, 2025 (FCIA Exam 1 – Product Design and Group Benefits Environment)
 * Oct 22, 2025 (FCIA Exam 2 – Group Benefits Product Pricing)
 * Sep 3, 2025 (FCIA Exam 3 – Group Benefits Reserving)

Retirement benefits track (RET)
 * Dec 11, 2024 (FCIA Exam 2 – Financial Reporting)
 * Apr 16, 2025 (FCIA Exam 3 – Pension Risk Management)
 * Jun 4, 2025 (FCIA Exam 1 – Pension Funding and Regulation)
 * Oct 29, 2025 (FCIA Exam 2 – Financial Reporting)
 * Sep 10, 2025 (FCIA Exam 3 – Pension Risk Management)

Individual life insurance and annuities track (ILA)
 * Apr 23, 2025 (FCIA Exam 3 – Risk Management)
 * Jun 11, 2025 (FCIA Exam 1 – Finance and Valuation)
 * Nov 5, 2025 (FCIA Exam 2 – Product Design)
 * Sep 24, 2025 (FCIA Exam 3 – Risk Management)

Property and casualty insurance track (PC)
 * Nov 27, 2024 (FCIA Exam 2 – Estimating Unpaid Claims and Financial Reporting
   under IFRS 17 – Insurance Contracts)
 * Apr 30, 2025 (FCIA Exam 3 – Enterprise Risk Management, Economic Capital
   Modelling and Stress and Scenario Testing)
 * Jun 18, 2025 (FCIA Exam 1 – Pricing)
 * Nov 12, 2025 (FCIA Exam 2 – Estimating Unpaid Claims and Financial Reporting
   under IFRS 17 – Insurance Contracts)
 * Oct 1, 2025 (FCIA Exam 3 – Enterprise Risk Management, Economic Capital
   Modelling and Stress and Scenario Testing)

Finance, investments and enterprise risk management track (FIE)
 * Dec 5, 2024 (FCIA Exam 2 – Valuation and Financial Considerations)
 * May 7, 2025 (FCIA Exam 3 – Risk Management)
 * Jun 25, 2025 (FCIA Exam 1 – Financial Products)
 * Nov 19, 2025 (FCIA Exam 2 – Valuation and Financial Considerations)
 * Oct 8, 2025 (FCIA Exam 3 – Risk Management)

Banking applications (BNK)
 * May 14, 2025 (FCIA Exam 3 – Banking Applications)
 * Oct 15, 2025 (FCIA Exam 3 – Banking Applications)


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20. Weekly sessions will resume in the new year, beginning January 10, 2025.




READY TO BECOME AN FCIA?

If you have completed all prerequisites, as per the FCIA qualification pathways
(including any exemptions or credits for such prerequisites), and are ready to
apply for membership, please submit your request to membership@cia-ica.ca. 






CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

The needs of our profession and our clients are continually changing. CPD
requirements ensure our members stay up to date and relevant, that the ACIA and
FCIA designations continue to be recognized as valuable, and that our standards
of professionalism are always refreshed and upheld.

Learn more about CPD



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 * Qualification pathways 
   * Pathway 1
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 * Transition rules
 * Education FAQ

Becoming a Fellow 


BECOMING A MEMBER

 * Becoming a Student or Candidate
 * Becoming an Associate
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   * Professionalism Workshop
 * Becoming a Fellow 
   * FCIA syllabuses
     * Individual life and annuities track
   * Advanced Professionalism and Leadership Course
 * Qualification pathways 
   * Pathway 1
   * Pathway 2
   * Pathway 3
 * Transition rules
 * Education FAQ


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