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Joining & Discontinuing the Internship

Will EdvanceSkill assist in background check by future employer?

Definitely, if you have a valid certificate with us.

Currently I have university classes going on. Can i still join the course?

Definitely if you can just dedicate upto 16 hours per week. This program is designed such that it can be done in parallel with your ongoing committments. Moreover many professionals with full time job also join the program so can you.

Can i join ongoing internship in the mid?

Yes you can enroll into the internship at any point. However, you might miss the projects that were delivered before you joined.

Will I be eligible for AMA certificate if I join the internship in mid of the ongoing program?

You would be required to complete the tutorials, assignments and projects required by AMA program. You should be ready to put efforts to catchup with the program.

What if I donot want to continue the internship after joining?

You are completely free to do so. However we are sure you get immense value from this program, but in case you dont find it worth it, we wont stop you.

Will I get the Internship & AMA certificate if I discontinue the internship?

You will be eligible for both the certfications after you have completed atleast 12 weeks of program. Unfortunately we cannot offer certificates before 12 week completion.

Do you refund if i discontinue the internship?

We donot allow for cancellation or refunds once you have enrolled in the course.However, If you are paying monthly, you dont need to pay for future months. However, we donot provide refund of already paid amount.

Eligibility

Who should do this internship?

Students, Freshers & Professionals. Traditionally, internships have been done by students, but our program is a hybrid of training & internship. That means even professionals planning to make career changes or just seeking knowledge can enroll.

My university program is ogngoing. Can i still join this internship?

Definitely if you can dedicate 16 hours per week. Even many full time professionals join our program. We have designed this program to be flexible so that anyone can pursue it parallel to their ongoing committments.

Are there any pre-requisities?

We welcome all aspiring actuaries. But as this course has been designed to upskill you, basic knowledge of excel, knowledge of actuarial concepts like reserves, discounting, premium, products etc is expected. Most of these concepts are covered in CM1.

Its beneficial for IFoA students but can SOA students also enroll?

Actuarial concepts are same across the globe. Whether you are member of IFoA, IAI, SOA or any other actuarial institute, you will find this program beneficial.

Is there any geographical constraint to enroll into the program?

Not at all. This is our USP, that you get knowledge as well as network across the globe. The main reason we do our program completely remote is we want to let everyone across the globe benefit from this course.

Internship Program Details

Can i choose the duration of the internship?

Yes, you can choose the duration. However, to be eligible for both the certificates minimum period should be 12 weeks. The program overall duration is 20 weeks.

What happens after 12 weeks of internship?

By end of 12 weeks you would have acquired all the skills required to get AMA certificate. After 12 weeks, more advanced concepts and their applications will be taken up.

What happens after 12 Weeks up until 20 Weeks

We take you through advanced actuarial concepts. At the end of 20 weeks you will receive Advance AMA Certification.

What is the schedule for the mentoring sessions?

As most of our mentors are experienced professionals working with corporates, our mentoring sessions are delivered on Saturday & Sunday. However dobts sessions, status update and guest lectures can be delivered over Monday to Friday.

When will the scholarship tests be held?

You would receive scholarship test link after you register for the program. You would be required to complete this 50 minute test. Based on its performance you would receive the scholarships.

How are mentoring sessions delivered ? Are all of them live ?

This program is designed to help and guide you through mentorship but a lot of focus is on self-learning under guidance. Live sessions will be mostly for actuarial skills. For software skill you might be required to self study and go through curated recorded sessions. Guidance from our mentors will be provided all the time.

What is AMA certification all about?

AMA stands for Actuarial Modeling & Analysis. This certfication is a proof that you have the required skills to develop actuarial models, analyse them and provide actuarial insights. AMA certified candidates goes through a rigorous training process to acquire actuarial skills, become employable and deserve to be certified.

I am a professional and can learn on the job. Why do i need this certification?

This program is based on the experience of your seniors. Yes, you can self-learn but you might already know its a slow process and its very difficult to get a high-level understanding of what is going in other actuarial functions as job provides you experience only a small part that you work on.Learning fast is a choice based on how ambitious you are for your actuarial career!

Who are the mentors for these courses?

Our mentors are experienced professionals with many years of experience working at different aspects of the actuarial functions for Insurers. They have been through this path and are well placed to help in your career.

How do you earn the certificate?

You need to complete all the video lessons, quizzes, and final assessments in each course to earn your course certificates. The certificate will then be emailed to you as soon as you have completed all of the requirements.

What if i want to go on a vacation break?

Just like a full time job, you are allowed. But its your responsibility to catchup with the program with your efforts and help of your batchmates. We will help you by providing the recorded sessions, assignments and projects.

What if i could not attend the session due to unforeseen situation?

We understand in certain situations you might not be able to attend certain session. We care for that by providing you access to the recording of the session for 48 hours on request. However, you will have to inform the edvanceskill team about the unavailability and request for recording access.

What if i couldnot complete the assignments?

We expect commitment to timely complete all the activities & assignments from the candidates who are enrolling for the course. However in certain circumstances if you are not able to submit the assignment on time, you should inform the same to the EdvanceSkill team.Failure to complete assignments on time can lead to not receiving the AMA certification. This decision will be completely at the discretion of the EdvanceSkill's team.

Pricing & Payments

How much do the programs cost?

Details are provided on Admissions & Pricing page. You can benefit from early registration discount, scholarship test & financial aid.

Currency of the payment?

EdvanceSkill courses are for actuarial students globally. We accept all currencies. However, our courses are priced in INR & USD. You can just select your country’s currency on the payment checkout.

Payment Methods

We accept debit/credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex), Paypal, and wire transfers for one-time course payments.

Save Extra through Wire Transfer (Direct Bank Transfer)

Direct Bank Transfer / Wire Transfer saves transaction charges for EdvanceSkill and hence we pass on the saving to our students. So opt for wire transfer and save extra!The bank account details will be provided in the payment email you will receive after registeration.

I’m getting a payment error, What should I do?

We apologize that you’re running into payment errors! If you’re sure that the card you’re using to enroll with is still valid and has enough funds. You should email at info@edvanceskill.com will screenshot of the error.

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