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?

AccreditationCredits
CFA Institute CFA - PD40
CIRO-ID Compliance10
CIRO-ID Professional Development20
MTI30
PFP Compliance3
CIWM Professional development15
PFP Professional development30
CFA Institute CFA - SER2
CFA Institute CIPM40
CIM Compliance10
CIM Professional development40
CIWM Compliance3
ADVOCIS Structured Learning CE30

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