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Canadian Securities Course (CSC)

CSI Level 1 — Canadian securities industry fundamentals

120
Minutes
20
Questions
9,840
Learners
60%
Pass mark
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From practice to the real exam

Verified sources
01
Enrol with CSI
Canadian Securities Institute enrolment fee ~CAD $1,295. Includes the textbook and online platform.
02
Study the CSC textbook
Two volumes covering the Canadian capital markets, investment products, regulatory environment, and portfolio management.
03
Take practice exams
CSI provides chapter quizzes and 2 full practice exams on its online platform.
04
Schedule and sit Exam 1 + Exam 2
Two computer-based exams (2 hours each, 100 questions). Pass mark: 60%. Sittings are year-round at Prometric centres or via online proctoring.
05
Receive the CSC designation
Required by CIRO (former IIROC) for registration as a Registered Representative dealing with mutual funds, stocks, and bonds in Canada.
Official resources
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Exam blueprint

What this exam covers

5 topics · 20 questions in the bank
Topic weights below mirror the real exam blueprint. To practise any single topic, use the Your study path panel on the right.
01Investment products
40%8 questions
02Regulations & ethics
25%5 questions
03Portfolio management
15%3 questions
04Mutual funds
15%3 questions
05Canadian capital markets
5%1 question
The experience

What to expect on test day

Timed simulation
Every mock runs under real exam time pressure. No pauses, no hints — exactly like the day.
Randomised questions
Every attempt draws fresh questions. You cannot memorise your way to a pass — you have to understand.
Integrity monitoring
Tab switches are logged in mock mode. Three switches auto-submits — same discipline as a real proctor.
Detailed results
Topic-by-topic breakdown, every answer explained, and a personalised 5-day study plan when you finish.
How to prepare

Certification study playbook

Four habits that move the needle most — pulled from how high-scorers actually study.

01
Start with the official exam blueprint — it tells you exactly what each domain carries.
02
Hands-on practice is irreplaceable for technical certifications — labs over reading.
03
Understand why answers are correct, not just memorise them — the real exam paraphrases.
04
Book your exam before you feel 100% ready. A fixed date forces real discipline.