ACIA qualification pathways
A pathway for everyone
Pathway 1
This is the CIA route and will become the new standard in Canada. It is designed for students considering or attending an accredited university who want to go on to become an Associate or Fellow of the CIA through our own innovative education and examinations.
Pathway 1Pathway 2
This is the partnership route. It is designed for people with full or partial Associate-level qualifications from another actuarial organization who wish to become an ACIA. They can then join Pathway 1 to complete requirements for ACIA or FCIA through the CIA’s education and examinations.
Pathway 2Pathway 3
In this route, you complete a recognized Associate designation through another actuarial organization before getting your ACIA designation. You can take the experience route or the fast track. Fast-tracking requires a CIA-specified Fellowship examination, but with a reduced Canadian-experience requirement.
Pathway 3