Kick-Start your Financial Career

Your Bridge from Academic to Professional

Our aim is to help you transition from post-secondary studies to the financial services industry at an accelerated pace. Our courses and certifications not only serve to further enhance your school curriculum—they provide you with a seal of approval that will earn you recognition from top-tier financial institutions.

You are at the starting line of your career and where to go next can be overwhelming. To kick-start a promising career in Canada's financial market, CSI offers two foundational licensing courses:

CANADIAN SECURITIES COURSE (CSC®)

The CSC® is a baseline regulatory requirement to perform securities, mutual funds and alternative funds transactions in most financial services positions in Canada.

You will gain a better understanding of the financial services landscape in Canada and sharpen your knowledge about various financial instruments like equities, liquid alts, managed and structured products, derivatives and more.
 

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INVESTMENT FUNDS IN CANADA (IFC)

The IFC delivers foundational knowledge that provides Advisors substantial support to effectively guide clients on mutual fund investments based on a client's objectives, timeline and risk tolerance.

You will also gain stronger grounding in a mutual fund's legal, ethical and professional responsibilities. Once you successfully complete the course, you will earn the Mutual Fund Dealer - Dealing Representative License.

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Industry recognized credentials

Acknowledged by the top financial institutions in Canada

Increased earning potential and improved employability

Stand out to potential employers in a sea of resumes

Don't just get schooled—get recognized

We know you've been working hard at hitting the books. With our industry leading CSI courses stamped on your resume, doors will open to the many possibilities that exist in the market.

What Benefits will I Gain From Completing CSI Courses?

  • Receive course exemptions for topics already covered through your college curriculum
  • Participate in dedicated exam sittings within the college campus
  • Enjoy a 10% discount on course fees as well as flexible payment options for the CSC® course
  • Get free exam prep (check) products to build confidence and assess readiness to take your exams

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Licensing Courses

Canadian Securities Course
Online, interactive version with hard-copy textbook
$1280.00
Canadian Securities Course
Online, interactive version with PDF textbook
$1180.00
Investment Funds in Canada
Online course with hard-copy textbook
$520.00
Investment Funds in Canada
Online course with PDF textbook
$470.00
LLQP Insurance Course (Common Law)
(Prerequisite course to qualify to write the provincial Life License Qualification Program (LLQP) examination for all provinces and territories excluding Quebec)
$395.00
LLQP Insurance Course (Civil Code)
(Prerequisite course to qualify to write the provincial Life License Qualification Program (LLQP) examination for the province of Quebec only)
$395.00
LLQP Insurance Course (Canada)
(Prerequisite course to qualify to write the provincial Life License Qualification Program (LLQP) examination for all provinces and territories including Quebec)
$395.00
Derivatives Fundamentals Course
Online, interactive version with hard-copy of textbook
$1045.00
Derivatives Fundamentals Course
Online, interactive version with online textbook (PDF)
$970.00
Derivatives Fundamentals and Options Licensing Course (DFOL)
Online version, with printed DFOL textbook
$1430.00
Derivatives Fundamentals and Options Licensing Course (DFOL)
Online version, with electronic DFOL textbook (PDF)
$1355.00
Options Licensing Course
Online version, with printed textbook
$785.00
Options Licensing Course
Online version, with electronic textbook (PDF)
$710.00

Financial Advisors / Financial Planners

Personal Financial Services Advice
Complete online course with printed textbook
$725.00
Personal Financial Services Advice
Complete online course with eBook
$650.00
Financial Planning I
Complete online course with printed textbook
$875.00
Financial Planning I
Complete online course with eBook
$800.00
To achieve the Certificate in Financial Service Advice Click Here
Financial Planning II
Complete online course with printed textbook
$875.00
Financial Planning II
Complete online course with eBook
$800.00
Applied Financial Planning (AFP) Certification Examination
$750.00
Law, Estate and Tax Supplement
$600.00
To achieve the Personal Financial Planner designation Click Here

Personal Lenders

Personal Lending & Mortgages
$565.00
Certificate in Personal Banking Examination
$310.00
Lending, Retirement and Insurance Supplement
$600.00
To achieve the Certificate in Personal Banking Click Here

Small Business Advisors

Understanding the Small Business Environment (USBE)
$360.00
Building Relationships with Small Business Clients (BRSB)
$360.00
Delivering Small Business Solutions (DSBS)
$360.00
Small Business Advisory Certificate Examination (SBAE)
$300.00
To achieve the Certificate in Personal Banking Click Here

Commercial Lenders

Moody's Analytics Commercial Lending (CLCA) with eBook
$1740.00
Moody's Analytics Analyzing Commercial Real Estate (ACRE)
$580.00
Moody's Agribusiness Lending (AL)
$625.00

Investment Advisors

Conduct and Practices Handbook Course
Complete online program
$870.00
Conduct and Practices Handbook Course Package
Complete online program, plus textbook
$910.00
Wealth Management Essentials (WME) Online
$1515.00
Wealth Management Essentials (WME) Online with Textbook
$1615.00

Compliance

Canadian Securities Course
Online, interactive version with hard-copy textbook
$1280.00
Canadian Securities Course
Online, interactive version with PDF textbook
$1180.00
Branch Managers Course
Online course with PDF textbook
$N/A
Investment Funds in Canada
Online course with hard-copy textbook
$520.00
Investment Funds in Canada
Online course with PDF textbook
$470.00

Study Tools

AIS Check
$N/A
BCO Check
$520.00
CPH Check
$N/A
CSC Check 2020
If you enrolled in the CSC on or after December 16, 2020, please enrol in this check product.
$195.00
CSC Check 2019
If you enrolled in the CSC on or after December 18, 2019, please enrol in this check product.
$195.00
CSC Review Webinars - Volume I
*This product is not applicable for the 10% discount.
$295
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CSC Review Webinars - Volume II
*This product is not applicable for the 10% discount.
$295
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Communicating to Succeed: Business Communications
$160.00
Communicating to Succeed: Business Writing
$160.00
Communicating to Succeed: Interpersonal Communications Course
$160.00
DFC Check
$N/A
Financial Investment Calculations Toolkit
$95.00
Financial Planning Calculations E-tutorial
$45.00
Financial Planning Calculations E-tutorial with Sharp EL-738F Calculator
$85.00
FP I Check
$150.00
FP II Check
If you have enrolled in the course on or after October 30 2019 please enrol in this check product.
$150.00
FPSU Check
$150.00
Financial Statement and Ratios e-Tutorial
$55.00
IFC Check
$150.00
IMT Check
$150.00
Macro- and Microeconomics e-Tutorial
$55.00
PDO Check
$150.00
PMT Check
$150.00
WME Check
$195.00

Start Small, Dream Big

Once you have completed your CSC® or IFC, the financial services market becomes your oyster. Use the tool below to explore future career options.

We know this can be too much to absorb in one go. Feel free to reach out to us at customer_support@csi.ca and one of our representatives will be happy to answer any specific questions you may have.

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