Course Overview

The IFRS 17 Insurance Contracts Certification Training is a comprehensive, self-paced online professional training course designed to build practical, job-ready expertise in IFRS 17. It explores IFRS 17, General Measurement Model, PAA, VFA and Contractual Service Margin and equips you with the skills to understand the scope and objectives of IFRS 17, apply the general measurement model and apply the premium allocation and variable fee approaches. Delivered 100% online and fully self-paced, this IFRS 17 course lets you learn anytime and at your own pace, with expert-developed content, real-world case studies, practical exercises and downloadable resources. It is ideal for finance & accounting professionals and auditors & analysts, and for anyone looking to strengthen their skills, accelerate their professional development and advance their career in Finance, Accounting & IFRS. On completion you earn a recognised, CPD-eligible Certificate of Completion.

Course Description

The IFRS 17 Insurance Contracts Certification Training combines expert knowledge with practical, real-world application. It is suitable for finance & accounting professionals, auditors & analysts, reporting & compliance staff and finance certification candidates, and for other professionals seeking to develop their expertise and advance their careers in Finance, Accounting & IFRS.

The course examines the core principles, tools and techniques of IFRS 17, and develops the practical capabilities required to understand the scope and objectives of IFRS 17, apply the general measurement model and apply the premium allocation and variable fee approaches.

What's Included:

  • Comprehensive IFRS 17 training
  • Coverage of the key Finance, Accounting & IFRS knowledge areas
  • IFRS 17 Overview
  • General Measurement Model
  • PAA & VFA
  • Subsequent Measurement
  • Presentation & Disclosure
  • Implementation
  • Practical case studies and real-world workplace scenarios
  • Interactive exercises and applied learning activities
  • Downloadable templates, tools and resources
  • Practical application of IFRS 17 concepts
  • CPD-eligible Certificate of Completion

Key Skills Gained in the Course

Participants will develop skills in:

  • IFRS 17
  • General Measurement Model
  • PAA
  • VFA
  • Contractual Service Margin
  • Insurance Disclosures
  • IFRS 17 Overview
  • PAA & VFA
  • Subsequent Measurement
  • Presentation & Disclosure
  • Implementation
  • Stakeholder communication and engagement
  • Analytical and critical thinking
  • Strategic decision-making
  • Applying professional best practice
  • Driving continuous improvement

Course Key Features

Understand the scope and objectives of IFRS 17

Apply the general measurement model

Apply the premium allocation and variable fee approaches

Account for the contractual service margin and onerous contracts

Prepare IFRS 17 presentation and disclosures

Understand the systems and data implications

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Who Usually Attend

Finance & Accounting Professionals

Accountants, controllers and finance staff applying reporting standards.

Auditors & Analysts

Internal and external auditors and financial analysts.

Reporting & Compliance Staff

Professionals responsible for financial reporting and compliance.

Finance Certification Candidates

Those advancing their finance and accounting credentials.

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Course Outline

Scope and key concepts

Level of aggregation

Contract boundaries

Fulfilment cash flows and risk adjustment

Discounting

Contractual service margin

Premium allocation approach

Variable fee approach

Choosing the right model

CSM release and unlocking

Onerous contracts

Reinsurance held

Statement presentation

Disclosure requirements

Transition approaches

Data, actuarial and systems

Process and controls

Common challenges

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Frequently Asked Questions

IFRS 17 fundamentally changed accounting for insurance contracts. This course provides a practical, in-depth understanding of the measurement models and disclosures insurers must apply. Key areas include IFRS 17, General Measurement Model, PAA and VFA.

By the end of the course you will be able to understand the scope and objectives of IFRS 17, apply the general measurement model, apply the premium allocation and variable fee approaches and account for the contractual service margin and onerous contracts.

The course is organised into 6 modules: IFRS 17 Overview, General Measurement Model, PAA & VFA, Subsequent Measurement, Presentation & Disclosure and Implementation.

You will develop practical skills to account for the contractual service margin and onerous contracts, prepare IFRS 17 presentation and disclosures and understand the systems and data implications — capabilities you can apply in your role immediately.

This course is ideal for finance & Accounting Professionals, auditors & Analysts, reporting & Compliance Staff and finance Certification Candidates. Anyone who wants to build confident, practical expertise in iFRS 17 will benefit.

The IFRS 17 Insurance Contracts Certification Training is aimed at experienced professionals who already have a working knowledge of the field and want to deepen their expertise. If you are new to the area, a foundation-level course first will help you get the most from it.

Yes. The IFRS 17 Insurance Contracts Certification Training is designed for professionals in Finance, Accounting & IFRS and closely related roles, and the examples and exercises are drawn from real, industry-relevant situations.

Yes. The course blends concise theory with hands-on application through worked examples, scenario-based exercises, downloadable templates and case studies — for instance when working through pAA & VFA — so you can put the learning into practice.

The IFRS 17 Insurance Contracts Certification Training is fully self-paced and delivered online. You enrol whenever suits you, work through the modules at your own speed, revisit material as often as you like, and access all resources online with learner support throughout.

The programme is equivalent to around 3 days of training. Because it is self-paced, you can complete it faster or more gradually to fit around your schedule.

On completing the IFRS 17 Insurance Contracts Certification Training you receive a Duxford Growth Partners Certificate of Completion, which includes CPD credits and can be shared with your employer or on your professional profile.

The course strengthens your credibility and career prospects by giving you current, practical expertise in iFRS 17. It helps you take on greater responsibility, contribute more effectively to your team, and demonstrate a recognised commitment to your professional growth.

There is no external examination. Your understanding is reinforced through practical exercises, worked examples and knowledge checks throughout, and you receive a Duxford Growth Partners Certificate of Completion on finishing the course.

Fulfilment cash flows and risk adjustment. Discounting.

CSM release and unlocking. Onerous contracts.

Statement presentation. Disclosure requirements.

Yes. PAA is one of the core themes of the course and is addressed in depth, alongside IFRS 17, General Measurement Model and VFA.

The IFRS 17 Insurance Contracts Certification Training is developed and delivered by experienced practitioners, is fully self-paced so it fits around your commitments, uses real-world examples and templates, and earns you a CPD-eligible Certificate of Completion — practical, credible and career-focused.