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CSC exams prep for investment firms
The Canadian Securities Course Exams is the Canadian Securities Institute course and two exams. We don't sell prep for it yet. If your staff will sit it, tell us how many and when. We build what firms ask for.
What is the format of the CSC exams?
| Questions | 100 multiple choice per exam, two examsCSI CSC exam page |
|---|---|
| Time | 2 hours per examCSI CSC exam page |
| Pass mark | 60% per examCSI CSC exam page |
| Note | Since January 1, 2026 it no longer meets CIRO proficiency requirements for Investment Dealer Approved PersonsCSI CSC exam page |
Facts checked November 9, 2026. These details can change, so check the source before you book. If a detail is missing, we did not find it.
Why would a firm pay for CSC exams prep?
Our opinion, with no outside source
The change in CIRO rules makes this market less certain, so we would check demand before building.
Questions firms ask
How many questions are on the CSC exams?
100 multiple choice per exam, two exams. Source: CSI CSC exam page.
How long are the CSC exams?
2 hours per exam. Source: CSI CSC exam page.
What is the pass mark for the CSC exams?
60% per exam. Source: CSI CSC exam page.
Can my firm buy CSC exams prep from Prep to Pass today?
Not yet. We build the exams that firms ask for. Tell us how many people will sit it and when.
Is Prep to Pass linked to Canadian Securities Institute?
No. Prep to Pass is independent and has no link to Canadian Securities Institute.