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: 40 – 60 Hours
Enrolment Period: 1 Year
What is the TTC exam weighting?
| Exam Topics | Weightings |
|---|---|
| Overview of the Canadian Equity Trading Environment | 9% |
| Orders and the Book | 17% |
| Trading Rules: The Opening | 8% |
| Trading Rules: Trading in a Marketplace | 26% |
| Trading Rules At and After the Close | 6% |
| Trading Rules: Stabilization, Program Trading | 11% |
| Supervision of Trading in a Marketplace | 6% |
| Violations and Enforcements | 6% |
| Marketplaces in Canada | 6% |
| Understanding the Institutional Investor | 5% |
What is the TTC 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 you earn?
| Accreditation | Credits |
|---|---|
| DFSA Professional Development | 20 |
| CIM Professional development | 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.