Completed from United Kingdom
I signed up for the IFRS 17 course because I wanted a solid grounding before my new role as a junior actuary. The content was spot‑on – the video lessons on discount rates and the transition provisions were easy to follow, and the interactive quizzes helped cement the concepts. One practical skill I gained was using the provided VBA macro to calculate the Contractual Service Margin, which I later used in a real‑world client report. The study pack was clean and the examples were relevant to UK insurers. All in all, it was a great learning experience and I’m confident the knowledge will help me progress.
The IFRS 17 Advanced Global Certification from Stanmore School of Business was exactly what I needed to meet my professional development goals. The modules on contract classification and the measurement models gave me a clear framework that I could immediately apply at my insurance firm. I especially appreciated the case study on the Premium Allocation Approach, where we built a full cash‑flow model in Excel and saw how the risk adjustment impacts profit emergence. The course materials were up‑to‑date, well‑structured, and included downloadable templates that saved me hours of work. Overall, the learning experience was seamless, the instructors were responsive, and I feel fully prepared for the upcoming IFRS 17 audit.
Wow! This course blew me away – it’s exactly what I needed to master IFRS 17 for my work at a regional reinsurer. The instructors broke down the complex measurement models into bite‑size chunks, and the live webinars let us ask real‑time questions about the Premium Allocation Approach versus the Building Block Approach. I walked away with a ready‑to‑use PowerBI dashboard that visualises the liability for remaining coverage – something I’ve already presented to senior management. The course material felt fresh, with plenty of Asian market examples, and the community forum was lively. I’m thrilled with the outcome and would recommend it to anyone serious about IFRS 17.
The IFRS 17 Advanced Certificate offered a very detailed look at the standard, which matched my goal of becoming a compliance specialist. The syllabus covered every major topic – from contract boundaries to the risk adjustment methodology – and each lesson included downloadable Excel workbooks that let me practice the calculations step by step. A standout was the hands‑on project where we prepared a mock financial statement under IFRS 17, highlighting the impact on equity and profit or loss. The reading material was comprehensive and included recent South African regulatory updates, making it highly relevant. The overall experience was thorough and gave me confidence to lead IFRS 17 implementation at my firm.
