CSI (Canada) Securities Licensing — Study Hubs, Syllabi & Practice

Canadian Securities Institute (CSI) licensing exam prep hubs for CSC Exam 1 & 2, CPH, BCO, CCO, IDSC, PDO, IFC, FP I & II, IMT Exam 1 & 2, AIS, PMT, WME Exam 1 & 2, WME-FP Exam 1 & 2, DFOL, and DFC: blueprint-aligned syllabi, comprehensive cheat sheets (formulas + glossary), study plans, resources, and practice.

Prepare for Canadian securities licensing with blueprint-aligned study hubs for Canadian Securities Institute (CSI) programs. This vendor hub includes CSC Exam 1 & 2, CPH, BCO, CCO, IDSC, PDO, IFC, FP I & II, IMT Exam 1 & 2, AIS, PMT, WME Exam 1 & 2, WME-FP Exam 1 & 2, DFOL, and DFC, with more CSI-aligned coverage planned over time.

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Each exam hub on this site follows a consistent flow:

  • Overview: what’s tested and how to prepare
  • Study Plan: 30/60/90‑day schedules (when available)
  • Syllabus: learning objectives mapped to topics
  • Cheatsheet: key rules, formulas, and “what to do next” decision tables
  • Practice: drills and mixed sets (when available)
  • FAQ & Resources: common questions and authoritative links

Canadian Securities Course (CSC) exam hubs
Note: CIRO’s proficiency framework evolves—always confirm current requirements with CIRO and your firm’s registration team.

Conduct & Practices Handbook (CPH) exam hub

Branch Compliance Officer (BCO) exam hub

Chief Compliance Officers (CCO) exam hub

Investment Dealer Supervisors Course (IDSC) exam hub
  • IDSC — Investment Dealer Supervisors Course
    75 multiple-choice questions (2 hours): supervision requirements/skills, rules and risk management, account opening/documentation, supervision of client accounts, and complaints/regulators.

Partners, Directors and Senior Officers (PDO) exam hub

Investment Funds in Canada (IFC) exam hub

Financial Planning (FP) exam hubs
  • FP I — Financial Planning I
    80 multiple-choice questions (3 hours): planning process, budgeting/credit/mortgages, tax, investments, retirement, wills/POA, and life insurance basics.
  • FP II — Financial Planning II
    60 multiple-choice questions (3 hours): integrated planning across retirement, tax strategies, insurance, small business, family law impacts, and estate planning.

Investment Management Techniques (IMT) exam hubs

Advanced Investment Strategies (AIS) exam hub
  • AIS — Advanced Investment Strategies
    75 multiple-choice questions (2 hours): client constraints, portfolio process, analysis, product selection, international/tax, solutions, risk protection, and wealth impediments.

Portfolio Management Techniques (PMT) exam hub
  • PMT — Portfolio Management Techniques
    100 multiple-choice questions (3 hours): portfolio manager role, regulation/ethics, firm operations, equity/fixed income techniques, derivatives in funds, mandates, alternatives, and reporting/attribution.

Wealth Management Essentials (WME) exam hubs

Derivatives exam hub

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