Professionalism eLearning course

New to the Australian actuarial profession? Get to know the Code of Conduct, earn professionalism training points and refresh your konwledge with the Professionalism eLearning course. You can enrol at any time.

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About the course

This eLearning course is designed for actuaries new to the Australian profession, or for members who want to update their knowledge of the Code of Conduct, professionalism and ethics. It can also be used as a professionalism course for actuaries of overseas professional bodies who want to transfer to the Actuaries Institute via overseas mutual recognition. Course content is drawn from the Actuary Program subject Communication, Modelling and Professionalism (CMP).

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Why the Professionalism eLearning course?

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Grounded in professionalism and ethics

Refresh and elevate your professionalism and ethical thinking, which you can bring into your work as an actuary.

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Earn Professionalism Training points and invest in your lifelong learning

Member? This course contributes to your 5 points of Professionalism Training each calendar year for your Professional Standard 1 CPD obligations.

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Easily transfer to our Australian Association

Actuaries from overseas associations must complete a professionalism course before joining the Actuaries Institute. This course fulfills that requirement.

Enrolment details and course prices

Key details 

You can enrol in this course at any time. 

Professionalism eLearning course

$300 AUD (GST exempt)

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Prerequisites

No prerequisites apply. 

Enrolment dates

You can enrol for this course at any time. 

Learning platform

Canvas LMS

Learning materials

A combination of online written materials and 
videos (including links to YouTube).

CPD

You can claim 2 professionalism points per hour of study. This is a
maximum of 20 points on completion of all assessments.

Course outcomes

With this course, you’ll be able to:

  • Examine the role of professionalism and ethics in actuarial work.
  • Examine the six key principles of our Code of Conduct.
  • Understand the role of the Actuaries Institute.

Course timings and assessment


  • You can enrol in the course at any time. 
  • You’ll have three months to complete the course. 
  • There is no formal assessment for this course. However, you must successfully answer multiple choice questions which are included throughout. 
  • If you’re studying the course to become a Fellow or an Associate via mutual recognition, you’ll need to sign a declaration to state that you have completed and understood the course.

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Access accessible, high-quality education that aligns with the rigorous standards of the Australian actuarial profession. Not yet a member? Join us for more exclusive online content and learning resources.

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