CSI will be performing system maintenance on Saturday May 11th from 5 a.m. until 1 p.m. ET. You will not have access to your “myCSI” student account, nor will you be able to book, cancel or reschedule exams during this time. You can still access your online course materials by visiting connect.csi.ca then connecting to “Blackboard Learn”.

We support your dedication to professional development by learning online. Take advantage of a 10% discount on the Canadian Securities Course (CSC®) and Investment Funds in Canada (IFC) course.

Who will benefit from obtaining the CSC® or IFC?

Enrol now if you are:

  • Seeking a position in the Canadian financial services industry
  • Seeking your mutual funds license
  • A bank or trust company officer
  • A financial planner
  • An active investor who wants to learn how to manage your portfolio
  • Training to become a full-service investment advisor or an investment representative
  • Seeking your exempt market representative license

Compare The CSC® And IFC

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Open up a Variety of Financial Services Job Opportunities CSC® IFC

Defacto entry requirement for many financial services jobs
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Satisfy Regulatory Requirements CSC® IFC

Completes the first step towards earning your investment representative or registered representative license
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Completes the first step towards fulfilling the Portfolio Management Registration requirements with the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) or Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA)
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Recognized by regulatory bodies in the United States, United Kingdom, Hong Kong and France for broker/advisor registration (local top-up would be required)
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Fulfill the licensing requirement for the following CSA licensing categories:
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Mutual Fund Sales Representative
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Exempt Market Dealer Representative
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Extend Course Validity Beyond Regulatory Time Limits CSC® IFC

Once completed, this course can be kept valid for CIRO purposes beyond its regulatory time limit through participation in CIRO's Voluntary Participation Program or completion of a higher level course approved by CIRO.
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Extra Features to Help with Learning CSC® IFC

CSC® Video Companion Series
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CSC® Review Webinars
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Leads to the Following Credentials: CSC® IFC

Personal Financial Planner (PFP®)
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Chartered Investment Manager (CIM®)
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MTI® - Estate and Trust Professional
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Certificate in Investment Dealer Compliance
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Certificate in Financial Services Advice
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Certificate in Fixed Income Trading and Sales
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Certificate in Advanced Investment Advice
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Certificate in Equity Trading and Sales
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Certificate in Advanced Mutual Funds Advice
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Certificate in Personal Banking
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Expand Your Knowledge in These Areas: CSC® IFC

The Canadian securities industry, markets and the regulatory environment
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The various components of a securities dealer
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Financing and listing of securities
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Market and economic events impacting investment performance
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Analyzing corporate financial statements
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In-depth coverage of equity and fixed-income securities
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Fundamental and technical analysis
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Structured products including ETFs
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Fee-based accounts
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Managing products including Mutual Funds
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The portfolio management process and asset allocation
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Dealing with institutional clients
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Securities Industry standards of conduct and the code of ethics
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Enrol in the CSC® or IFC

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CSC® Value Pack Combo

Includes:

  • Online, Interactive Version
  • Online PDF Textbook
  • Hard Copy Textbook
  • CSC® Check
  • CSC® Video Companion Series
  • Financial Investment Calculations Toolkit (with calculator)
  • Financial Statement and Ratios e-Tutorial
  • Macro and Microeconomics e-Tutorial

CSC® Online Version With Textbook

Includes:

  • Online, Interactive Version
  • Online PDF Textbook
  • Hard Copy Textbook

CSC® Online Version With EBook

Includes:

  • Online, Interactive Version
  • Online PDF Textbook

IFC Value Pack Combo

Includes:

  • Online, Interactive Version
  • Online PDF Textbook
  • Hard Copy Textbook
  • IFC Check
  • Financial Investment Calculations Toolkit (with calculator)
  • Financial Statement and Ratios e-Tutorial
  • Macro and Microeconomics e-Tutorial

IFC Online Version With Textbook

Includes:

  • Online, Interactive Version
  • Online PDF Textbook
  • Hard Copy Textbook

IFC Online Version With Ebook

Includes:

  • Online, Interactive Version
  • Online PDF Textbook