Advancing Your
Actuarial Career
The Academy helps actuaries meet their U.S. Qualification Standards for Continuing Education through webinars, seminars, and other learning opportunities. In addition, the Academy provides resources to help members connect with new career opportunities and each other.
CE Made Easy with
Academy Learning
Welcome to Academy Learning, your new online portal for continuing education. Designed exclusively for Academy members to simplify your professional journey.
Here’s what you’ll find:
- Access to webinars, practice notes, and future live sessions.
- Automatic CE tracking in your personal account.
- Free recorded content for Academy members.
As a member, you’ll play a role in shaping this adaptable platform. Feedback is welcome as we enhance your learning experience. Begin exploring today and stay on track with your USQS compliance requirements.
Upcoming Events
Academy members can unlock additional learning opportunities by attending events. They can also dive into our member-exclusive library of recorded webinars, available on demand, empowering learning at their own pace and schedule.
Analysis of NAIC AI/Machine Learning Surveys
Experts will explain the latest findings from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) surveys, which examine the growing use of AI and ML across the home, auto, health, and life insurance sectors. USQS CE available. Register2026 Health Insurance Premiums in Focus: Policy Changes and Impacts on Market Stability
Hear insights into principles for ensuring access, affordability, consumer choice, and insurer competition in the individual market. USQS CE available. Register
Tracking your CE
Academy members can track their earned continuing education credits, whether earned through Academy programming and publications, or through other organizations, in Academy Learning, our learning platform.
How to use Academy Learning to record CE
Step 1: Log In to Your Account
- Visit Academy Learning at learning.actuary.org
- Enter your Academy member login credentials.
- From your Dashboard, navigate to the “My Learning” tab.
Step 2: Add Credits Earned outside of Academy Learning
- Within the My Learning menu, click on “Add External Certification”.
Step 3: Complete the Certification Form
- Fill in the following fields:
- Course Name: Enter the full title of the course taken for credit.
- Description: Provide a brief summary that includes:
- The type of course
- The issuing organization
- Any other relevant details, such as a certification or license number (if applicable).
- Start Date and End Date: Indicate when the course was started and when it was completed.
- Credit Type and Number of Credits per Category: Select the appropriate credit type(s) and specify the number of credits earned.
- Credit Year: Select the year the credits should be applied to.
- Optional—Upload Supporting Documentation: Attach a copy of a certificate or other proof of completion. Files must be in PDF, JPG, or PNG format.
Please Note
With routine updates to Academy Learning, this process may change slightly over time.
If you encounter any issues or need help navigating the system, contact us at education@actuary.org
The software used previously by Academy members, TRACE, is being retired and is currently only available to review historical data. Any new credits earned, either through Academy webinars and seminars or with another organization, should be recorded in Academy Learning.
For questions regarding the CE requirements of the U.S. Qualification Standards please visit the FAQ page.
For technical questions about utilizing TRACE please contact education@actuary.org.
Career Development Resources
Interested in becoming an actuary?
The American Academy of Actuaries is passionate about growing the pipeline of future actuaries in the United States.
We‘re committed to supporting prospective actuarial students like you with access to the resources and knowledge to help navigate the journey of becoming a qualified actuary and member of the Academy.