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820 Questions
Updated Aug 21

SOA Exam Catalog

4 Available Exams

S90.01

Fundamental SOA & Service-Oriented Computing (S90-01A)

202 Q&A Aug 2021
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S90.02

SOA Technology Concepts (S90-02A)

221 Q&A Aug 2021
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S90.03

SOA Design & Architecture (S90-03A)

203 Q&A Aug 2021
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S90.09

SOA Design & Architecture Lab (S90-09A)

194 Q&A Aug 2021
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SOA Certification Pathway

A clear progression from beginner to expert.

Foundation

Core preliminary exams

Probability

P
Core preliminary exam on the ASA path.

Financial Mathematics

FM
Core preliminary exam on the ASA path.

Fundamentals of Actuarial Mathematics

FAM
Core ASA requirement.

Statistics for Risk Modeling

SRM
Core ASA requirement.

Predictive Analytics

PA
Core ASA requirement.

Branching

Official ASA-pathway alternatives

Advanced Long-Term Actuarial Mathematics

ALTAM
Official advanced math option on the ASA path.

Advanced Short-Term Actuarial Mathematics

ASTAM
Official alternate advanced math option on the ASA path.

Advanced Topics in Predictive Analytics

ATPA
Separate predictive analytics assessment on the ASA path.

Associate

First full credential milestone

Associate of the Society of Actuaries

ASA
Built from exams, modules, VEE, and professionalism requirements.

Risk

Enterprise risk specialization

Chartered Enterprise Risk Analyst

CERA
ASA-based risk credential; current updates replace the ERM exam with CFE 101.

Fellowship

Practice-area specialization after ASA

Fellow of the Society of Actuaries

FSA
ASA-based fellowship credential with four technical courses, DMAC, and FAC.

Recent Changes

2021-07-12
ASA pathway overhaul announced: SOA announced revised ASA requirements, including new micro-crede...
2022-09
Revised Probability exam launched: The revised Probability exam began its first administration in...
2022-10
Revised Financial Mathematics exam launched: The revised Financial Mathematics exam began in Octo...
2025
CERA ERM requirement updated: SOA said CFE 101 will replace the ERM exam in the CERA path and tha...
2025
FSA pathway becomes flexible: SOA moved FSA from specialty tracks to a flexible course model with...
2026
FSA course cadence increases: SOA said high-demand FSA courses will be offered three times per ye...
November 8, 2025
Predictive Analytics certificate retires into PD Edge+
November 12, 2025
SOA announces on-campus FM testing program
December 31, 2025
FSA module credit ends
February 27, 2026
SOA grants UEC status to NTU's actuarial program
June 1, 2026
SOA adds eight universities to UCAP and promotes four
September 3, 2026
SOA awards UEC status to five university actuarial programs

SOA actuarial pathway map

flowchart TD candidate[Actuarial candidate] --> prelim[Core preliminary exams: P, FM, FAM, SRM, PA] candidate --> micro[Micro-credentials] prelim --> asa[ASA] asa --> cera[CERA] asa --> fsa[FSA] prelim --> alt[ALTAM] prelim --> astam[ASTAM] prelim --> atpa[ATPA] micro --> paf[Pre-Actuarial Foundations] micro --> asf[Actuarial Science Foundations] micro --> dsa[Data Science for Actuaries] cera --> erm[CFE 101 / ERM module] fsa --> courses[4 technical courses + DMAC + FAC]

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Actuarial students and career changers

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Candidates starting the ASA pathway

Professionals focused on candidates starting the asa pathway within this certification portfolio.

ASA holders choosing between CERA and FSA

Professionals focused on asa holders choosing between cera and fsa within this certification portfolio.

Candidates specializing in enterprise risk, life, health, retirement, general in

Professionals focused on candidates specializing in enterprise risk, life, health, retirement, general insurance, or investments within this certification portfolio.

Employers supporting actuarial exam progression

Professionals focused on employers supporting actuarial exam progression within this certification portfolio.

Candidates who want stackable micro-credentials before the full credential

Professionals focused on candidates who want stackable micro-credentials before the full credential within this certification portfolio.

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SOA FAQs

What are SOA's main credentials?
SOA's main public credentials are ASA, CERA, and FSA.
What exams are on the ASA path?
The current core exam set is P, FM, FAM, SRM, and PA. SOA also lists ALTAM or ASTAM as the advanced math choice and ATPA as the predictive analytics assessment.
How does CERA differ from ASA?
CERA builds on the ASA pathway and adds enterprise risk management requirements. SOA says CFE 101 replaces the ERM exam in fall 2025, with a revised ERM module after December 31, 2025.
What changed in the FSA pathway?
SOA moved FSA from specialty tracks to a flexible course model. Candidates complete four technical courses, DMAC, and FAC after ASA.
How are SOA exams scheduled?
Candidates register with SOA first, then schedule with Prometric.
How long does the credential path usually take?
SOA says the journey to fellowship usually takes about six to ten years, depending on pace and prior credit.
What micro-credentials does SOA offer?
SOA lists Pre-Actuarial Foundations, Actuarial Science Foundations, and Data Science for Actuaries as stand-alone micro-credentials on the ASA pathway.
Can I keep credit if the pathway changes?
Yes. SOA's transition guidance says candidate credit is preserved when the ASA and FSA pathways change.

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