The Stage 2 Online Professionalism course uses discussions of case studies to explore concepts of professionalism, awareness of the Actuaries' Code, and business ethics. Participants will have the opportunity to ask any questions in relation to the case studies, or other ethics/professionalism-related topics in a Q & A session.
The course is spread over one week, with two weeks beforehand for you to do the required advance work. It is designed to enable participants to continue their working day whilst on the course.
It is important that you set aside time regularly to:
The aim of two weeks advance access to the course is to give you time to familiarise yourself with the course, and to do the preparatory reading and comments. You are then required to make further contributions to the case study discussions during the week of the course.
Students who joined the IFoA on or after 1 July 2020:
Students who joined the IFoA before 1 July 2020:
Newly qualified Fellows
Members who have completed the previous style Stage 1 Online Professionalism Awareness Test (OPAT) and are required to complete the new style Stage 2 Online Professionalism Course, will also have the option to do the Stage 1 Professionalism Course, at a point of their choosing should they wish to do so. This is being offered free of charge due to the substantial shift of content from the former Stage 2 PSC to the new Stage 1 Professionalism Course. If this applies to you please contact memberservices@actuaries.org.uk to book your free place on the new Stage 1 Professionalism Course.
To book your Stage 2 Professionalism Course log in to your online account, follow the link to Book a Professionalism Course and select the Stage 2 option to see available dates.
You must have completed a course, or have a confirmed booking in place, within the required time frame where applicable, as failure to do so will result in you being prevented from booking to sit further exams until such time as you have completed the course.
| Course | Full rate | Reduced rate |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 2 Online Professionalism Course | £160.00 | £115.00 |
A reduced rate fee will be available, for members currently on a reduced rate membership subscription fee, consistent with our pricing structure for other elements of the qualification.
As notified to affected Actuarial Associations in December 2021, the IFoA will cease to accredit Professional Skills Courses offered by other Actuarial Associations as being equivalent to the IFoA’s Stage 2 Online Professionalism Course as of 31 December 2022.
If you have any questions about membership please email us or call us on +44 (0) 131 240 1325. Response times can be found in our membership FAQs.