Advanced Professionalism and Leadership Course
The Advanced Professionalism and Leadership Course (APLC) is one of the final requirements to becoming a Fellow of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries (FCIA). To learn more about the FCIA requirements and relevant transition rules, see Becoming a Fellow.
Unlock your potential as a leader with this engaging two-day, in-person course. Providing you with valuable tools as you expand your professional responsibilities, this unique learning experience explores the nuances of professionalism and leadership while offering you a prime opportunity to build meaningful connections with your peers.
Participants can expect practical sessions that are engaging and interactive in the areas of professionalism, leadership and communications. You will discuss key issues facing the profession and practice-specific hot topics, learn about emerging areas of practice and be challenged to apply the CIA’s Rules of Professional Conduct to real ethical and professional situations you may face.
Eligibility requirements
This course has been developed as one of the final steps before applying for your FCIA designation. The following eligibility requirements apply:
Pathway 1 or 2 participants must hold the ACIA designation and have successfully completed at least one FCIA exam.
Pathway 3 participants must hold a recognized fellow-level designation (FSA, FCAS, FIA, FASSA, FIAA, FSAI, DAV).
All participants, regardless of which pathway they’re following, must have a minimum of 24 months actuarial experience in a chosen area of practice, attested to at registration.
Supporting documentation (transcripts and/or proof of a recognized fellow designation) must be uploaded at time of registration.
Passing requirements
- Complete all pre-learning and pre-reading before the start of the course.
- Attend all sessions – attendance will be taken.
- Do not miss more than 10 minutes of course time.
- Complete all assigned work in accordance with instructions.
- Complete the final APLC attestation of completion, which will be assigned in the e-learning platform at the end of the course.
Course outcomes
- Discover what it means to be a successful leader today.
- Become more connected and effective as an actuary and emerging leader.
- Gain practical insights into key issues facing the profession.
- Gain a deep understanding of professionalism rules and how to handle ethical situations and avoid disciplinary action.
- Enhance your communications and networking skills.
- Acquire tools and strategies to create an environment where you and others will flourish.
Transition
The APLC is not a requirement for CAS COP recognition. For more information on these requirements, visit Professionalism Workshop.
If you attended the Practice Education Course prior to December 31, 2023, you are exempt from taking the APLC.
