The new CSC® differs in many ways. It introduces a comprehensive eLearning experience powered by leading-edge technology to support the learning journey. Find out more here.
Yes. You can enrol in the old CSC® until the new CSC® launches. Unless you have specific commitments that prevent you from waiting, we recommend enrolling for the new CSC® instead. If you enrol in the old CSC® now, you’ll still have the option to transition to the new CSC® later. Please note: (1) any active old CSC® enrolment will be automatically extended to October 31, 2027; and (2) if you later transition to the new CSC®, any exam bookings and attempts in the old CSC® – including a successful completion of Exam 1 – will be cancelled, and you’ll be subject to the new CSC®’s completion requirements.
A special pre-purchase option, including an early-bird discount, will be available one month before the new CSC® launches. Note that course access will begin only once the program officially launches.
The price for the new CSC® will be confirmed at program launch.
You will have 12 months from your enrolment date to complete the new CSC®.
Yes. A 12 month extension is possible should you need more time. More information here.
You must: (1) complete all the modules of CSC1 and pass the CSC1 proctored final exam and (2) complete all of the CSC2 modules.
When the new CSC® program launches, your active enrolment in the old CSC® will automatically be extended to October 31, 2027 – no further extensions will be available beyond that date. If you’re completing the old CSC® under CIRO’s transition rules for licensing, the deadline (including any remaining transition licensing requirements) is December 31, 2026, provided you enrolled before January 1, 2026.
When the new CSC® program launches, no further extensions for the old CSC® will be available.
Yes. You can transfer at no cost any time before your old CSC® enrolment expires.
Yes. If you completed/will complete the old CSC®, you can purchase and complete just the CSC2 component which together will grant you the new Certificate.
Yes. Should this change in the future, we’ ll communicate a transition plan well in advance.
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Yes. The new CSC® delivers the same learning outcomes as the old CSC®, and more.
The old CSC® will appear as the “Canadian Securities Course” while the new CSC® will appear as the “Canadian Securities Certificate”.
No. The new CSC® is a fully digital learning experience so physical textbooks won’t be available.
Yes. A new 12-month enrolment period begins as of your transfer date.
Yes. English and French will both be available at official launch.
No. There’s no separate add-on bundle. Instead, practice exams, end-of-section quizzes, and in-course checkpoints (including videos) are built directly into the new CSC® to reinforce learning.
The new CSC® program (i.e., the two components – CSC1 and CSC2) will require approximately 75-100 hours to complete. Actual time will vary based on your existing knowledge and experience.
The new CSC® differs from the old CSC® in several ways. It introduces a comprehensive digital experience powered by leading-edge technology to support your learning journey.. The new CSC® is designed to deliver technical skills and practical role readiness in Canadian financial services industry and is comprised of two components: CSC1 and CSC2. CSC1 contains the core readiness component (specifically, the industry-, technical- and client-readiness knowledge areas); CSC2 contains the future-readiness component. More information here.
The proctored final exam for the CSC1 component is 2 hours. There is no proctored final exam for the CSC2 component, rather the completion is assessed through the completion of practical skill evaluation exercises.
No. Completion of the CSC2 is assessed through completion all learning modules and associated skills development exercises.
No. In order to earn the new Canadian Securities Certificate, you must complete the new CSC program (i.e., the two componenets – CSC1 and CSC2).
Yes, partially. If you’ve passed CIRO’s CIRE and RSE exams, you can request an exemption from the CSC1 component of the new CSC. More information here.
Yes. Standard CSI course cancellation policies will apply. More information here.
Yes. Standard CSI course refund policies will apply. More information here.
A minimum passing grade of 60% on the proctored exam is required for CSC1.
No. Completing the old CSC or CIRO’s CISE and RSE exams allows you to obtain an exemption for the CSC1 component only. You will need to purchase and complete the CSC2 component in order to earn the new Certificate. More information here.