About
Coaching Actuaries is a leading actuarial exam preparation platform that partners with aspiring actuaries throughout their certification journey. The platform offers a comprehensive suite of study materials including detailed manuals, high-quality video lessons taught by expert coaches, assignment quizzes, and realistic practice exams. Each course is aligned with the official SOA and CAS exam syllabi, covering exams such as Probability (P), Financial Mathematics (FM), Fundamentals of Actuarial Mathematics (FAM), Statistics for Risk Modeling (SRM), Predictive Analytics (PA), Advanced Long-Term Actuarial Mathematics (ALTAM), Advanced Short-Term Actuarial Mathematics (ASTAM), and CAS exams MAS-I and MAS-II. Students benefit from personalized study schedules tailored to their target exam dates, keeping them organized and on track. Dynamic feedback tools help learners monitor their performance and identify areas for improvement, so they always know their next steps. Beyond individual study, Coaching Actuaries also supports university professors through its inClass course management software and helps build campus actuarial clubs via its community initiatives. The platform is ideal for students entering the actuarial field, exam candidates at any stage of certification, and universities teaching actuarial science. With thousands of testimonials from successful candidates, Coaching Actuaries has established itself as a trusted resource for building the confidence and competency needed to succeed on exam day.
Key Features
- Comprehensive Study Materials: Detailed manuals and captivating video lessons taught by expert coaches cover every concept across all major SOA and CAS actuarial exams.
- Personalized Study Schedules: Automatically generated study plans tailored to each student's exam date, keeping them organized, motivated, and on track.
- Practice Exams & Quizzes: Realistic practice exams and concept-level assignment questions help students reinforce learning and simulate actual exam conditions.
- Dynamic Performance Feedback: Actionable, real-time feedback on quiz and exam performance helps students identify weaknesses and prioritize next study steps.
- University & Campus Tools: The inClass course management software and campus club support help professors and student groups integrate Coaching Actuaries into academic settings.
Use Cases
- A student preparing for the SOA Exam P or FM for the first time uses personalized study schedules and video lessons to build foundational actuarial knowledge.
- An experienced actuarial candidate studying for advanced exams like ALTAM or ASTAM leverages practice exams and dynamic feedback to fine-tune exam readiness.
- A university professor integrates Coaching Actuaries' inClass software into an actuarial science course to manage student progress and supplement lectures.
- A CAS candidate preparing for MAS-I or MAS-II uses curated study materials and realistic practice tests to prepare for modern actuarial statistics exams.
- An actuarial campus club uses Coaching Actuaries' community resources to introduce fellow students to the actuarial profession and study collaboratively.
Pros
- Widest Exam Coverage: Covers virtually all SOA and CAS actuarial exams, including VEE subjects and FSA-level modules, making it a single destination for the full actuarial journey.
- Proven Track Record: Over 120,000 students have used the platform, with strong testimonials from successful exam candidates across multiple credential levels.
- Structured & Adaptive Learning: Personalized schedules and dynamic feedback keep students on track and continuously improving throughout their exam prep.
- Community & Institutional Support: Offers campus club resources and university course tools, extending value beyond individual self-study.
Cons
- Niche Focus: The platform is exclusively focused on actuarial science, making it irrelevant for learners pursuing other professional certifications or fields.
- Cost of Full Access: Full course access requires a paid subscription or purchase, which may be a barrier for budget-conscious students or those testing out the platform.
- Limited Free Content: While there are some free resources like the blog and LaunchPad, the core study materials and practice exams are behind a paywall.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which actuarial exams does Coaching Actuaries cover?
Coaching Actuaries covers all major SOA exams (P, FM, FAM, SRM, PA, ALTAM, ASTAM, FSA modules) and CAS exams (MAS-I, MAS-II, Exams 5 and 6U), as well as VEE subjects like Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Accounting, Finance, and Mathematical Statistics.
How does the personalized study schedule work?
Upon enrolling in a course, students enter their target exam date and the platform generates a customized daily study plan that paces coverage of all topics, keeping you organized and on track for exam day.
Are the practice exams realistic compared to the actual actuarial exams?
Yes, practice exams are designed by expert coaches to closely mirror the format, difficulty, and content distribution of official actuarial exams, providing realistic preparation and helping build confidence.
Can universities or professors use Coaching Actuaries in their courses?
Yes, Coaching Actuaries offers the inClass course management platform, which is used by hundreds of professors nationwide to integrate actuarial study materials into university curricula.
Is there a free trial or free content available?
Coaching Actuaries offers some free resources including a blog, LaunchPad (an intro to actuarial science), and campus club resources. Full access to study manuals, video lessons, and practice exams requires a paid course enrollment.
