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Practical information for pursuing your ACIA designation
What you need to know on the way to your ACIA designation
An ACIA designation demonstrates that you have the knowledge and skills outlined in our syllabus to identify, evaluate and analyze risk – and that you belong to the premier community of actuarial professionals in Canada.
No matter which pathway applies to you, there are several steps to becoming an ACIA – and applying is the final one. Here is some practical information to help you along the way.
Steps to becoming an Associate (ACIA):
Obtain core education through university or other actuarial organization
Apply to become an ACIA
Key resources for your ACIA journey
ACIA Modules 1 and 2 – fall 2023
A core requirement intended to bridge from accredited education or education obtained via other actuarial organizations to the work environment. It is administered online via the CIA Learning Management System.
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A core requirement intended to bridge from accredited education or education obtained via other actuarial organizations to the work environment. It is administered online via the CIA Learning Management System.
ACIA Capstone Exam – January 2024
A six-hour, online open-book exam that assesses knowledge acquired from a recognized university degree, as well as from the ACIA modules, focusing on application and communication.
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A six-hour, online open-book exam that assesses knowledge acquired from a recognized university degree, as well as from the ACIA modules, focusing on application and communication.
Transition rules
During a limited transitional period, a combination of University Accreditation Program credits and education and examinations of other actuarial organizations are accepted in lieu of some ACIA requirements.
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During a limited transitional period, a combination of University Accreditation Program credits and education and examinations of other actuarial organizations are accepted in lieu of some ACIA requirements.
Professionalism Workshop
Delivered through both an e-learning module and a one-day virtual event, it provides candidates with a solid grounding in professionalism concepts.
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Delivered through both an e-learning module and a one-day virtual event, it provides candidates with a solid grounding in professionalism concepts.
Check for any exemptions you may qualify for in our transition rules.
Important dates
September 5, 2023
ACIA Module 1 launch. Register now.
September 30, 2023
Deadline to apply for course-by-course University Accreditation Program credits. Learn more about possible credits.
November 7, 2023
ACIA Module 2 launch (registration opens mid-September).
December 31, 2023
Deadline for successful completion of recognized activities for purposes of exemption from the ACIA modules and Capstone Exam. Review the transition rules.
The ACIA Capstone Exam will be administered on the following dates:
- January 17, 2024
- September 18, 2024
- May 21, 2025
- September 17, 2025
Check for any exemptions you may qualify for in our transition rules.
Apply to become an ACIA
Take the next steps to become an Associate or to complete the ACIA qualification requirements.