Evolving the FSA Pathway

In the fall of 2025, the SOA is enhancing the Fellowship pathway to provide a better learning experience, increase flexibility, and create greater global relevancy. Check out the course offerings, improved syllabi and source materials, and build your pathway to success.

At a Glance

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Enhancements

Tracks lack flexibility and customization

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Challenging source materials

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    • Enhanced syllabi
    • Course strategy guides
    • Guided examples with solutions
    • More focused study materials
    • Relevant past exam questions

Slow grading process and infrequent exams

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In-depth U.S. and Canadian regulatory material lacks global relevance

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  • International candidates will have the option to learn or bypass U.S./Canadian regulatory material
  • The SOA will continue to offer Canadian-specific content, which remains unchanged

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Details

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Enhancements

Tracks lack flexibility and customization

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Challenging source materials

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    • Enhanced syllabi
    • Course strategy guides
    • Guided examples with solutions
    • More focused study materials
    • Relevant past exam questions

Slow grading process and infrequent exams

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In-depth U.S. and Canadian regulatory material lacks global relevance

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  • International candidates will have the option to learn or bypass U.S./Canadian regulatory material
  • The SOA will continue to offer Canadian-specific content, which remains unchanged

No exam feedback

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We’ve Heard Your Feedback

FSA candidates encounter significant challenges along the pathway. 

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Macro Trends and the Case for Change

In an increasingly complex and ever-changing environment, the SOA is enhancing the FSA pathway to better meet the needs of candidates, employers, and the profession. It maintains our existing standards of excellence and strengthens the value of this global credential.  

Demand

Growing Global Demand
Increasing demand for actuarial talent in global markets
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Supply

Decline in New Candidates
New actuarial candidates have declined in key markets, along with other certifications
Low Graduation Growth
Graduation growth in Actuarial Science is low compared to competing programs
More Career Options
There is an increasing number of career options in related fields