Canadian Securities Course Exam Prep 1

The Canadian Securities Course (CSC®) Exam Prep 1, offered by CSI (CSI®), is a foundational credential for individuals pursuing careers in Canada’s financial services industry. Structured across two exams, the CSC® supports registration pathways such as Investment Representative and securities dealer, enabling professionals to trade securities and advise clients. This course is designed for new entrants to the industry, candidates preparing for registration, and learners seeking a clear, plain-language understanding of essential investment and regulatory concepts using structured study tools.

Participants build core knowledge of the Canadian financial marketplace and its regulatory framework, along with the characteristics and applications of fixed-income, equity, and derivative products. The course also develops understanding of portfolio theory, risk assessment, investor profiling, economic principles, disclosure requirements, and investor protections—equipping learners with the competencies required to succeed on the CSC® exams and in the broader investment industry.

What You’ll Learn

• Understand the structure of the Canadian financial marketplace and its regulatory environment.
• Analyze fixed-income, equity, and derivative products and their uses.
• Apply portfolio theory, risk assessment, and investor profiling principles.
• Interpret economic factors, key terminology, and investor protection requirements relevant to the CSC® exams.