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Become an actuary
All you need to know about becoming an actuary.
Curriculum
All the information you need under our current curriculum.
Exams
Key info for exams including dates and essential resources.
After exams
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Personal and Professional Development
Practical work experience is a key part of your qualification.
Lifelong learning
Supporting the development of our members.
Continuing Professional Development
Supporting the development of IFoA members
Professional Skills Training
Explore stages 1, 2 and 3 of Professional Skills Training.
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Join members coming together in regional or cultural hubs.
Volunteering for the IFoA
Get involved with and support the actuarial profession.
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View all of our upcoming webinars, sessional meetings and conferences.
Sponsorship and exhibition opportunities
Learn how your organisation can engage with actuarial professionals.
Call for speakers
Find opportunities to speak at our conferences and events.
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Find upcoming events from selected third parties.
Policy and public affairs
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‘think’ thought leadership series
Exploring unexamined issues facing actuaries and society.
Journals and research publications
Promoting new research and knowledge transfer.
News and media releases
Find our key updates and press releases.
Blog
Member insight and opinion.
Our role as a regulator
Ensuring public confidence in the actuarial profession.
Professional and Regulatory Support Helpdesk
Our free, confidential service available to all members.
Standards and guidance
Mandatory ethical standards for all members.
Conflicts of interest
A key regulatory area for the IFoA and its members.
Speaking up
Speaking up plays a key role for members.
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Showcase your organisation’s commitment to excellence.
Designated Professional Body
Read about our role as a Designated Professional Body.
Independent disciplinary process
An independent disciplinary process enforces our regulatory framework.
Regulatory communications and consultations
Seeking the views of actuaries on a range of consultations.
Risk alerts
We issue risk alerts to support members and the public interest.
Practising certificates
Learn about practising certificates and how to apply.
Actuarial Monitoring Scheme
An enhanced system to promote the quality of actuarial work.
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Membership supports your career development and growth.
Our strategy
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Read about our governance, structure and reporting lines.
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Learn about the areas where members apply their expertise.
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Playing our part
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