CSC Canadian Securities Course + IIROC Conduct Practices Handbook (Canada)

<p>The <strong>Canadian Securities Course (CSC)</strong> is the foundational professional qualification for investment dealers and registered representatives in Canada. Administered by the <strong>Canadian Securities Institute (CSI)</strong> based in <strong>Toronto</strong>, the CSC is required by <strong>CIRO (Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization, ex-IIROC)</strong> for any individual seeking registration to advise on or trade securities in Canada.</p> <p>This bilingual course combines the CSC (two volumes / 28 chapters) with the <strong>Conduct and Practices Handbook (CPH)</strong> — the second mandatory exam for full IIROC registration. Total study load is approximately <strong>200-250 hours</strong> across both qualifications, completed within the <strong>12-month registration deadline</strong> mandated by CIRO.</p> <p>Au terme du cours, vous saurez (1) décrire les acteurs du marché canadien (CIRO ex-IIROC, MFDA fusionnée 2023, CIPF, CSA, AMF Québec), (2) appliquer la <strong>Know-Your-Client (KYC)</strong> et l obligation de <strong>suitability</strong> canadienne, (3) calculer le rendement d obligations gouvernementales et corporates canadiennes (Real Return Bonds, GoC Bonds, Provincial Bonds), (4) construire un portefeuille avec OPCVM, ETF et FNB canadiens, (5) appliquer la fiscalité canadienne (REER, CELI, FERR, REEE).</p> <p>The exam comprises <strong>two CSC exams of 100 MCQ each (Volume 1, Volume 2)</strong>, then the <strong>CPH exam of 110 MCQ</strong>. Passing grade : <strong>60%</strong> per CSI standards (but most dealers internally require 70%+ for registration). Each exam costs ~CAD 240 (registration included in CSC bundle ~CAD 1 200, CPH ~CAD 750).</p> <p>La durée totale est de <strong>4200 minutes (70h)</strong>, soit <strong>5 leçons</strong> + un examen blanc 25Q + un examen final 50Q reproduisant le format CSC/CPH. Recommended preparation : <strong>12-16 weeks</strong> at 4-6h/week. Career outcomes: <strong>Registered Representative (RR), Investment Advisor, Branch Manager, Mutual Fund Officer (MFO)</strong>.</p>