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 DFC comes in two alternative bundling options. Please select one of the below options.
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 Futures Licensing Course (FLC) is designed to help you expand your service offering to include futures-based investment strategies. The second course in the two-step licensing program, the FLC meets regulatory proficiency requirements for advisors dealing with the public in futures and futures options contracts.
This is a bundle product, and you will be enrolled in the DFC course and FLC course at the same time.
The Futures Licensing Course (FLC) is designed to help you expand your service offering to include futures-based investment strategies. The second course in the two-step licensing program, the FLC meets regulatory proficiency requirements for advisors dealing with the public in futures and futures options contracts.
This is a bundle product, and you will be enrolled in the DFC course and FLC course at the same time.
Only students currently enrolled in the course and course graduates may purchase a replacement hard-copy textbook.