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: 35 – 50 Hours
Enrolment Period: 1 Year
What is the OPSC exam weighting?
| Exam Topics | Weightings |
|---|---|
| Bullish Option Strategies | 12% |
| Bearish Option Strategies | 12% |
| Option Volatility Strategies | 14% |
| Options Supervisor Responsibilities | 18% |
| Opening and Approving Option Accounts | 12% |
| Supervising Daily and Monthly Option Account Activity | 22% |
| Handling Client Complaints | 10% |
What is the OPSC exam structure?
| Structure | Information |
|---|---|
| Exams | 1 |
| Exam Format | Proctored (remote or in-person at a test centre) |
| Exam Duration | 1.5 Hours |
| Question Format | Multiple-choice |
| Questions Per Exam | 50 |
| Attempts Allowed Per Exam | 3 |
| Passing Grade | 60% |
| Assignments | None |
What Continuing Education (CE) credits will you earn?
| Accreditation | Credits |
|---|---|
| DFSA Compliance | 10 |
| DFSA Professional Development | 20 |
| MTI | 30 |
| PFP Compliance | 10 |
| CIWM Professional development | 10 |
| PFP Professional development | 20 |
| CIM Compliance | 10 |
| CIM Professional development | 20 |
| CIWM 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.