Exam SRM covers statistical learning and predictive modeling fundamentals. Heavy on GLMs and tree-based methods. Typically 100–150 hours of prep. Upload your study notes and PDF handouts and exclam.ai builds adaptive flashcards, quizzes, and a weekly plan tuned to the SRM syllabus.
3.5-hour computer-based test. Multiple-choice questions covering statistical learning concepts. No computer programming is required on SRM — that comes in Exam PA.
No coding on SRM — multiple-choice only. Exam PA is where you actually write R.
GLMs and decision tree-based methods dominate the content (together 60-75%).
Typically one of the higher pass rates among preliminary exams.
Often taken alongside or immediately before Exam PA.
Format details change periodically. Always verify the current exam structure on soa.org before your exam.
The 5 topic areas tested on Exam SRM, with approximate weight bands from the public SOA syllabus. Click any topic for a dedicated study page.
Supervised and unsupervised learning, model assessment, bias-variance tradeoff, and resampling methods including cross-validation.
Ordinary least squares regression, generalized linear models, variable selection, and regularization techniques.
Classification and regression trees, pruning, and ensemble methods including bagging, random forests, and boosting.
Dimension reduction via principal components analysis and unsupervised clustering via k-means and hierarchical clustering.
Introduction to time series analysis including autoregressive, moving average, and ARIMA models.
Topic names and approximate weight bands sourced from the public SOA Exam SRM syllabus on soa.org.
Drop in your ACTEX Exam SRM digital edition (full-corpus PDF), scanned ASM pages, TIA handouts, or your own notes. exclam.ai parses them into structured content for a fully guided study plan.
AI generates flashcards for formulas and concepts, plus multiple-choice quizzes targeting each of the 5 topic areas. Edit any card.
Coverage phase, review phase, and mocks — distributed across your ~12-week timeline or whatever you choose.
Pick the timeline that matches your exam date. Each plan covers roughly 125 hours distributed across a different number of weeks.
exclam.ai works alongside any of these vendors. Upload paths vary — ACTEX sells full digital editions as downloadable PDFs (cleanest upload), ASM print manuals can be scanned for the full corpus, and The Infinite Actuary provides downloadable PDF handouts alongside their videos. For ASM digital (app-locked) and Coaching Actuaries (online platform), upload your own notes taken while studying. We do not distribute or reproduce any vendor content — your manual stays with the publisher.
Yes. SRM covers the conceptual foundations that PA applies in practice with R. Taking SRM first makes PA significantly easier.
No. SRM is entirely multiple-choice and tests your understanding of statistical learning concepts. Exam PA is where R proficiency becomes essential.
It is the most recommended free resource and covers most of the SRM content. Most candidates supplement it with a dedicated study manual and a question bank.
Upload your ACTEX digital edition, scanned ASM pages, TIA handouts, or your own notes — exclam.ai builds a fully guided study plan around your exam date.