Hours of Study: 60 – 75 Hours

Enrolment Period: 1 Year

What is the IDSC exam weighting?

Exam Topics Weightings
Supervision Requirements and Skills 19%
Rules, Responsibilities, and Risk Management 24%
Account Opening and Documentation 20%
Supervision and Client Accounts 22%
Complaint Handling and the Consequences of Noncompliance 15%

What is the IDSC exam structure?

Structure Information
Exams 1
Exam Format Proctored (remote or in-person at a test centre)
Exam Duration 2 Hours
Question Format Multiple-choice
Questions Per Exam 75
Attempts Allowed Per Exam 3
Passing Grade 60%
Assignments None

What Continuing Education (CE) credits will you earn?

AccreditationCredits
CFP Practice Management5
CFP Product Knowledge 5
CIM CIM Compliance10
CIWM CIWM Professional development15
MTI MTI12
PFP PFP Professional development25
ADVOCIS Structured Learning CE30
PFP PFP Compliance5
CIM CIM Professional development40
CIWM CIWM Compliance3
QAFP Practice Management5
QAFP Product Knowledge 5
CSF Compliance 10
CSF General Subjects 10
IIROC Professional Development20
IIROC Compliance10

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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. More detailed information on CE Credits is available.