Effective January 1, 2026, the proficiency rules applicable to Investment Dealer Approved Persons with CIRO have changed. This course is no longer acceptable for the purposes of CIRO approval with an Investment Dealer.
For more information, visit the CIRO Proficiency website.
Hours of study: 50 – 60 Hours
Enrolment Period: 1 Year
What is the CCO exam weighting?
| Exam Topics | Weightings |
|---|---|
| The Role of Compliance and Formal Compliance Structure | 15% |
| Canada’s Regulatory Environment and Basic Securities Law | 13% |
| CCO Skill Requirements | 21% |
| Implementation of Skills | 39% |
| Regulatory Investigations and Reporting | 12% |
What is the CCO exam structure?
| Structure | Information |
|---|---|
| Exams | 1 |
| Exam Format | Proctored (remote or in-person at a test centre) |
| Exam Duration | 3 Hours |
| Question Format | Multiple-choice |
| Questions Per Exam | 100 |
| Attempts Allowed Per Exam | 3 |
| Passing Grade | 60% |
| Assignments | None |
What Continuing Education (CE) credits will you earn?
| Accreditation | Credits |
|---|---|
| ADVOCIS Structured Learning CE | 30 |
| PFP Compliance | 10 |
| CIM Compliance | 10 |
| ICM Life Insurance | 5 |
| CIWM Compliance | 10 |
| DFSA Compliance | 10 |
| CFP General CE | 10 |
| QAFP General CE | 10 |
| CSF Compliance | 10 |
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While CSI makes every effort to ensure that the information is up-to-date, we are unfortunately unable to fully guarantee its accuracy. The information listed in the chart may be subject to change.