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
Challenge
Enhancements
Tracks lack flexibility and customization
- Focus on a single practice area or create a combination of courses through a flexible pathway
- No exam credit is lost with transition rules
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
- 4-week turnaround time for grade results
- High-demand courses offered 3x per year
In-depth U.S. and Canadian regulatory material lacks global relevance
- 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
- Detailed score reports available
- Personalized written feedback option for those close to passing
Details
Challenge
Enhancements
Tracks lack flexibility and customization
- Focus on a single practice area or create a combination of courses through a flexible pathway
- No exam credit is lost with transition rules
Challenging source materials
-
- Enhanced syllabi
- Course strategy guides
- Guided examples with solutions
- More focused study materials
- Relevant past exam questions
Slow grading process and infrequent exams
- 4-week turnaround time for grades
- High-demand courses offered 3x per year
In-depth U.S. and Canadian regulatory material lacks global relevance
- 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
- Detailed score reports available
- Personal written feedback option for those close to passing
We’ve Heard Your Feedback
FSA candidates encounter significant challenges along the pathway.
Discover Key Features for a Better Candidate Experience
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
