Introduction to the Actuarial Exams

Name: Introduction to the Actuarial Exams
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By MJ the Fellow Actuary

Last updated 1/2022

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What you'll learn

In this course we will look at the purpose of the actuary, the dimensions of risk, the actuarial syllabus, the various exams and some study tips.

2 sections • 6 lectures • 1h 54m total length

The Purpose of Actuarial Science14:28
Clarify the purpose of actuarial science as confronting risk to build financial security, showing how data becomes meaning, then information, knowledge, and wisdom for actuarial exams.
The Dimensions of Risk19:55
Explore the dimensions of risk in actuarial science: event, duration, frequency, severity, distribution, correlation, and capital, and how they guide management.
The Actuarial Syllabus4:35
Explore the actuarial syllabus, covering mathematics, statistics, economics, finance, financial systems, assets, data and systems, actuarial models, risk management, and professionalism.
The Actuarial Exams8:34
Understand how actuarial exams are structured across the American system (SOA and CAS), the British system, and international standards, with foundation, level 1 and level 2, and evolving specialist subjects.
Alternative Study Techniques16:03
Explore two unconventional study techniques for actuarial exams: interrogation through repeated why questions and mythology with vivid imagery, complemented by semantic relationships, mind maps, and risk-management imagery.

This course aims to answer the questions above and be an introduction to anyone writing the actuarial exams.

I'll also be adding lists of recommended textbooks for each subject and other resources in time.

Students who are interested in studying Actuarial Science and writing the exams in order to get into the Profession.