ACIA syllabus – Your guide to becoming an ACIA in Canada

The ACIA syllabus outlines the learning objectives and applied skills required to achieve the Associate of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries (ACIA) designation. It brings together university education, the ACIA modules and the ACIA Capstone Exam, to help participants bridge academic actuarial education with the realities of professional practice.

ACIA modules

ACIA modules 1 and 2 – delivered online through Brightspace, the CIA’s learning management system – are designed to reinforce and apply knowledge from a recognized actuarial science degree from an accredited university. They provide required knowledge to associate-level education acquired from other actuarial associations. The modules include reading content, quizzes and practical case study-based situations. They also cover workplace-style deliverables such as emails, worksheets and short reports. ACIA Module 2 includes an extensive predictive analytics graded assessment.

ACIA Capstone Exam

The Capstone Exam assesses participants’ ability to integrate actuarial concepts and communicate results in an applied, open-book format. It includes:

• A mandatory common section
• A specialized long‑term or short‑term section

View the full ACIA syllabus for detailed learning objectives and requirements.