Securities Training and CIRO Exam Preparation Tools

A comprehensive offering that goes beyond the exam to prepare you to serve your clients effectively from the very start of your career.

 
 

The Solution to Pass Your CIRO Exams... and Thrive.

On January 1, 2026, the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) adopted a new competency assurance model for registration as a Investment Representative (IR) or Registered Representative (RR). There are no longer mandatory courses before taking the exams; what matters now is your mastery of the required knowledge and skills.

The Institute of Financial Planning offers tools and courses designed to prepare you in a targeted and efficient way:

  • Assess your knowledge with personalized self-assessment tools

  • Review and practice with realistic question banks

  • Take modular courses covering all aspects of the Canadian Investment Regulatory Exam (CIRE) and the Retail Securities Exam (RSE)

With this approach, you won’t just pass your exams—you’ll develop the essential skills from the start to serve your clients confidently and professionally.

Becoming a registered representative in the securities industry can be the first step toward an exciting career in financial services!

Developed by the FP Canada InstituteTM, these courses and exam preparation tools are adapted into French by the Institute of Financial Planning for nationwide distribution across Canada. The courses are also offered in English by the Institute in Québec; outside Québec, English-language courses are available directly through the FP Canada Institute.


Exams You Need to Pass to Become a Representative

To register as a Investment Representative (IR) or Registered Representative (RR), CIRO requires you to pass exams that validate the essential knowledge and skills needed to work in the securities sector.

  • Canadian Investment Regulatory Exam (CIRE)
    Mandatory for anyone seeking registration as an IR or RR. It covers the basics of financial markets and securities regulation in Canada, as well as the fundamental knowledge required to trade securities.
  • Retail Securities Exam (RSE)
    Required in addition to the CIRE for anyone seeking registration as an RR. It focuses on the skills and knowledge needed to assess suitability and provide recommendations to clients.
 

Assess Your Knowledge Before You Start

Knowledge Checks: $25 each

Before investing time and money in your preparation, take a moment to evaluate your current knowledge. Our self-assessment tools help you determine your level of readiness and target the content that is most relevant to your existing knowledge.

This is a simple and quick first step toward building an effective, personalized learning path.

Knowledge Checks can be purchased now, but their content is not yet available. It will be available soon, and registered participants will be notified by email.

CIRE Knowledge Check

This 20-question quiz allows you to assess your current knowledge in preparation for the Canadian Investment Regulatory Exam (CIRE). Visualize your results and receive guidance to help you select the most beneficial courses for your learning journey.

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RSE Knowledge Check

This 35-question quiz allows you to assess your current knowledge in preparation for the Retail Securities Exam (RSE). Visualize your results and receive guidance to help you select the most beneficial courses for your learning journey.

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RSE + CIRE Knowledge Check Package

This bundle includes two knowledge checks designed to help you assess your readiness for the Canadian Investment Regulatory Exam (CIRE) and the Retail Securities Exam (RSE). Visualize your results and receive guidance to help plan your learning journey.

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Develop the Knowledge Required for the CIRE

CIRE Courses: $95 per course

These CIRE courses cover all topics evaluated on the Canadian Investment Regulatory Exam, including regulation, client relations, ethics, and financial products. Each course can be taken independently, at your own pace and according to your learning goals.

1 SFPA + 4 SC

CIRE1 Securities Regulation in Canada

This course provides a practical and structured overview of securities regulation in Canada, helping you prepare effectively for the Canadian Investment Regulatory Exam (CIRE) administered by CIRO.

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CIRE2 Working with Clients

This course helps you master the fundamentals of client relationships in the securities industry and prepare effectively for the Canadian Investment Regulatory Exam (CIRE) administered by CIRO.

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5 SC

CIRE3 Ethics in Client Relationships

This course helps you master ethical principles and professional obligations governing client relationships in the securities industry and prepare effectively for the Canadian Investment Regulatory Exam (CIRE) administered by CIRO.

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5 SFPA

CIRE4 Securities and Products

This course helps you understand the fundamentals of economic and market analysis, as well as the features, risks, and returns of key investment products, to prepare effectively for the Canadian Investment Regulatory Exam (CIRE) administered by CIRO.

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Complete CIRE Preparation at the Best Value

CIRE Package: $495

The CIRE Package includes all the essential tools for a complete, structured preparation for the Canadian Investment Regulatory Exam:

  • CIRE Knowledge Check

  • Four CIRE Courses

  • CIRE Practice Questions

Choosing this package saves $60 compared to purchasing each item individually while providing a coherent learning path from initial assessment to exam-style practice.

💡 If you have already purchased a Knowledge Check tool separately, a $25 discount will automatically apply to the package.

6 SFPA + 14 SC

CIRE Package

This bundle includes everything you need to prepare for and successfully pass the Canadian Investment Regulatory Exam (CIRE): Knowledge Check, four courses, and Practice Questions.

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Develop the Knowledge Required for the RSE

RSE Courses: $95 per course

These courses cover the key topics assessed on the Retail Securities Exam, including client relations, suitability assessment, characteristics of securities, managed products, and portfolio construction principles. Available online, they can be taken individually according to your progress and preparation needs.

These courses are not yet available, but registration is open now. Registered participants will receive an email once the course materials are accessible.

Courses offered:

Each course provides 5 PDUs recognized by the Institute; the PDU category will be confirmed later.

Complete RSE Preparation at the Best Value

RSE Package: $750

This package includes all essential tools for complete, structured preparation for the RSE:

  • RSE Knowledge Check

  • Seven RSE Courses 

  • RSE Practice Questions

Choosing this package saves $90 compared to purchasing each item individually while providing a coherent learning path from initial assessment to exam-style practice.

These courses are not yet available, but registration is open now. Registered participants will be notified by email once the course materials are accessible.

💡 If you have already purchased a Knowledge Check tool separately, a $25 discount will automatically apply to the package.

RSE Package

This study bundle includes everything you need to prepare for and successfully pass the Retail Securities Exam (RSE): a Knowledge Check too, seven courses, and Practice Questions.

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Practice in Realistic Conditions

Practice Questions: $150

Our practice question banks allow you to consolidate your learning with exam-style questions and realistic virtual practice. They are the perfect tools to test your understanding, identify areas for improvement, and gain confidence before the exam.

Practice question banks can be purchased now, but the content is not yet available. It will be available soon, and registered participants will be notified by email.

CIRE Practice Questions

Prepare for the Canadian Investment Regulatory Exam (CIRE) with practice questions designed to simulate a realistic virtual exam experience and reinforce your review of key topics.

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RSE Practice questions

Prepare for the Retail Securities Exam (RSE) with practice questions designed to simulate a realistic virtual exam experience and reinforce your review of key topics.

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Complete Preparation for All Your CIRO Exams at the Best Value

Complete CIRE + RSE Package: $1,195

This full package brings together all the essential courses and tools to effectively prepare you for the Canadian Investment Regulatory Exam (CIRE) and the Retail Securities Exam (RSE):

  • Knowledge Checks – CIRE and RSE

    • The CIRE Knowledge Check will be available very soon

    • The RSE Knowledge Check will be available soon (expected by March)

  • Four CIRE courses – available now

  • Seven RSE Courses – registration open now; materials will be accessible soon

  • Practice Question Banks – CIRE and RSE

    • The CIRE practice questions will be available next week

    • The RSE practice questions will be available by March

By choosing this package, you save $175 compared to purchasing the items individually, while benefiting from a coherent learning path, from initial assessment to exam-style practice.

💡 If you have already purchased a Knowledge Check, a $25 discount will be automatically applied when purchasing the full package.

CIRE + RSE Package

This comprehensive dual-exam bundle includes everything you need to prepare for and successfully pass the Canadian Investment Regulatory Exam (CIRE) and the Retail Securities Exam (RSE): two Knowledge Checks, eleven courses, and Practice Questions for both exams.

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Terms & Conditions

Cancellations and Refunds – Online (Asynchronous) Courses
No refund is granted once the course has been started. A full refund will be issued if the cancellation request is made within 30 days of the purchase date. No refund will be provided for cancellations made 31 days or more after the purchase.

Professional development Bundles
Professional development Bundles cannot be applied to securities courses.

Knowledge Check Tools
If you have purchased a Knowledge Check tool individually, and then purchase a package, a $25 discount will be automatically applied to the package. This discount is granted only once, even if you purchased multiple Knowledge Check tools before the package.

Completion Deadline
Registered participants have up to one year from the purchase date to complete their training.

Right of Cancellation by the Institute of Financial Planning
The Institute of Financial Planning reserves the right to cancel an online course if necessary. In such cases, participants who have not completed their training and are still within one year from the purchase date will be notified and will receive a full refund.