FCIA Exam 1
A Fellow of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries (FCIA) applies Canadian legislation and the practice-specific standards, concepts and techniques of actuarial science. Our internationally recognized FCIA designation will advance your career and open new opportunities in traditional and emerging areas of actuarial science.
FCIA Exam 1 is designed for those pursuing qualification pathways 1 and 2 (and some Pathway 3 candidates). This 4-hour, track-specific exam is open book and assesses your technical expertise and professional knowledge.
Participants will complete the exam through the CIA’s learning management system, with secure online proctoring. Strict adherence to the exam rules and regulations is mandatory. Please consult the FCIA Exam – Participant Guidelines for rules and regulations, exam and technical guidelines, and grading and grade release.
During the exam, participants are responsible for reference material; a secure, reliable internet connection; access to Microsoft Excel; and will be required to open a PDF file.
Resources
We want you to be successful with your exam. Review the FCIA syllabus of your chosen track for an exam overview and reading lists. Supplemental reading references, if applicable, will be provided following registration in the CIA’s learning management system.
Upon registration, you will have access to preparatory materials, like practice questions and past exams. You will find these on the FCIA exam resource page in the learning management system.
FCIA Exam 1 dates
- March 30: F1FIE – Financial Products
- April 6: F1GB – Product Design and Group Benefits Environment
- April 8: F1RET – Pension Funding and Regulation
- April 13: F1PC – Pricing
- April 15: F1ILA – Finance and Valuation
FCIA exams are four hours in length, administered 11:00-15:00 ET.
Although we recommend taking the exams in order, it is not mandatory.
Registration deadlines
- February 16: F1FIE – Financial Products
- February 23: F1GB – Product Design and Group Benefits Environment
- February 25: F1RET – Pension Funding and Regulation
- March 2: F1PC – Pricing
- March 4: F1ILA – Finance and Valuation
Transition rules
Transition rules ended on December 31, 2025. To learn if you qualify for an exemption or if a transition provision applies to your situation, consult our transition rules. If you are unsure of your requirements, contact education@cia-ica.ca prior to registration.
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Cancellation and refund policy
Cancellation and refund requests must be submitted in writing to education@cia-ica.ca by the exam-specific registration deadline (see Registration deadlines). Refunds are subject to a $200 administration fee.