Practical exams
For these three practical exams you'll need to either attend a two-day course or, depending on your circumstances, sit an online exam. For subjects CT9 and CA2, online exams are available for overseas students where there are no local arrangements available.
The booking period for the practical exams is now open. Download an application form from the subject pages below, or login to your personal account to book online.
CT9 Business awareness
This exam requires some study beforehand and an online assessment. It is designed to help you understand the business environment you'll be working in, and the need to be prepared for lifelong learning. You'll learn about the responsibilities and challenges that accompany your role, and how to tackle business-related problems.
CA2 Model documentation, analysis and reporting
This exam includes a practical data-handling assessment on the second day. To succeed you will need to demonstrate an ability to analyse and summarise data, and interpret and apply results to business generally, as well as communicate them to a technical audience. The assessment includes developing a model with an audit trail and summary.
CA3 Communications
This exam requires you to complete a workbook involving communication exercises, mostly relating to the office environment, before you attend. On the first day of the course, communication specialists will help you prepare for your assessment, using material you've provided in the pre-module workbooks. On the second day of the course, you will be assessed by an actuary and a non-actuary on an individual 5-10 minute filmed oral presentation. There is also a written assessment on communicating actuarial issues to a non-actuarial audience.