Completed from United Kingdom
I signed up for the IFRS 17 advanced course to get a solid handle on the new reporting standards before my employer's transition deadline. The content was spot‑on – the lessons on contract boundaries and discount rate selection were explained in plain English, which made a huge difference. I especially liked the interactive quizzes that reinforced the practical steps for calculating the Contractual Service Margin. The course material felt current, and the downloadable templates saved me loads of time when preparing my first IFRS 17 financial statements. Overall, a very worthwhile investment that helped me feel confident at work.
The Global Certificate in IFRS 17 (Advanced) exceeded my expectations. My primary goal was to master the new insurance contract measurement models, and the course delivered exactly that. The modules on the General Measurement Model (GMM) and the Premium Allocation Approach (PAA) included real‑world case studies that allowed me to practice building cash‑flow projections in Excel. The downloadable reference sheets and the video walkthroughs were top‑notch and aligned perfectly with the latest IASB publications. After completing the course, I was able to lead a successful IFRS 17 implementation project at my firm, reducing the estimation time by 30%. I highly recommend this program to anyone seeking a rigorous, industry‑relevant learning experience.
Wow! This course blew me away with its depth and energy. I wanted to become an IFRS 17 specialist, and the instructors broke down complex topics like the risk adjustment and the transition approach into bite‑size, exciting lessons. The live webinars were super engaging – I even got to ask questions about applying the PAA to short‑duration contracts in our local market. The hands‑on Excel labs gave me the exact skills to model cash‑flows and produce the required disclosures. The quality of the slide decks and the up‑to‑date IFRS 17 handbook were fantastic. Thanks to this program, I’ve already been tasked with leading the new reporting framework at my company, and I feel fully prepared!
I approached the Global Certificate in IFRS 17 (Advanced) with the intention of bridging the gap between theory and practice for our insurance operations in South Africa. The course’s detailed modules on the General Measurement Model, along with the step‑by‑step walkthroughs of the actuarial calculations, gave me a thorough understanding of the standard’s technical nuances. The supplementary reading material, especially the comparative analysis of IFRS 4 vs IFRS 17, was extremely useful for our internal workshops. Practical assignments required us to create a full IFRS 17 reporting package, which I later used as a template for my department. The learning experience was rigorous yet supportive, and I left the course confident in applying the new reporting requirements.
