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Hours of study: 60 - 90 Hours
Enrolment Period: 1 Year
What is the exam weighting?
| Exam One Topics | Weightings |
|---|---|
| Overview of the capital markets | 10% |
| Regulatory framework | 5% |
| Compliance for exempt market dealers | 6% |
| Dealing with clients | 10% |
| The private placement process | 7% |
| The structures of issuers | 11% |
| Real estate and mortgage investments | 7% |
| Flow-through shares | 7% |
| The mining industry | 7% |
| The oil and gas industry | 7% |
| Hedge Funds | 7% |
| Know your client and suitability | 16% |
What is the 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 I earn?
| Accreditation | Credits |
|---|---|
| IPF SFPA | 10 |
| IPF SC | 5 |
| ICS Life Insurance | 5 |
| CIRO-MF Professional Development | 8 |
| CIM Professional development | 5 |
| MTI | 5 |
| PFP Professional development | 5 |
| CIWM Professional development | 5 |
| CSF Compliance | 10 |
| CSF Mutual Funds | 10 |
| CFP General CE | 20 |
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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.