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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.
The CSC® comes in three alternative bundling options. Click to expand and learn more about each product. Please select one of the following options.
The Canadian Securities Course (CSC®) Value Pack Combo is your all in one course and study tool package to set you up for success. In addition to the online, interactive version with hard-copy textbook you also get the full set of study tools, including the CSC® Check, CSC® Videos, Financial Investment Calculations Toolkit, Financial Statements and Ratios e-Tutorial, Macro and Microeconomic E-Tutorial.
Choose this course format if you prefer to study with a hard-copy textbook along with your online course.
Choose this course format if you prefer to study online through a computer, tablet or mobile.
The content for the CSC® for Investors is parallel to that of the original Canadian Securities Course (CSC®)that financial professionals take as the foundation course for their careers in financial services. By working off of a similar foundation to that of a financial professional, you can get the most out of your partnership with your financial advisor – working together to have better discussions, make informed decisions and maximize your investment potential.
Only students currently enrolled in the course and course graduates may purchase a replacement hard-copy textbook.