Pathway 3
Use a recognized fellow-level designation
This pathway is open to anyone who already holds a fellow-level designation from a recognized organization. There are two routes: experience and fast track. Please note that an individual’s first fellow-level designation is only required for initial qualification.
Why pursue the FCIA designation using this path
- Your goal is to achieve the FCIA designation, the only designation that allows you to occupy reserved roles in Canada.
- You want to hold more than one fellow-level designation.
- You want to demonstrate specialized expertise and advance your career.
- You want to open new opportunities in traditional and emerging areas of actuarial practice.
Steps for pursuing the FCIA designation via Pathway 3A – experience route
Hold a recognized fellow-level designation from a recognized organization.
Successfully complete the CIA’s Advanced Professionalism and Leadership Course.
Successfully complete FCIA Module 2 in your area of practice (if applicable).
Demonstrate 36 months of practical, Canadian-specific experience accrued after achieving your first fellow-level designation within the last four years, certified by an FCIA, per the 2024 FCIA Application Guidelines.
Contact [email protected] for application details.
Steps for pursuing the FCIA designation via Pathway 3B – fast-track route
Hold a recognized fellow-level designation from a recognized organization.
Successfully complete the CIA’s Advanced Professionalism and Leadership Course.
Successfully complete FCIA Module 2 in your area of practice (if applicable).
Complete one FCIA exam* if Canadian exams of nation-specific tracks were not completed.
Demonstrate 36 months of experience within the last six years, including twelve months of Canadian-specific experience accrued after achieving your first fellow-level designation, certified by an FCIA, per the 2024 FCIA Application Guidelines.
Contact [email protected] for application details.
* Those interested in pursuing this pathway should contact [email protected] to find out whether an additional exam is required.
For those who must take an extra exam, the requirement in each track is:
- GB: F1 – Product Design and Group Benefits Environment
- RET: F1 – Pension Funding and Regulation
- PC: F2 – Estimating Unpaid Claims and Financial Reporting under IFRS 17 – Insurance Contracts
- ILA: F1 – Life Finance and Valuation
- FIE: F2 – Valuation and Financial Considerations
Check for any exemptions you may qualify for in our transition rules.