CSCExams.ca is an independent study site for people learning the Canadian Securities Course (CSC) material and comparing it with the newer CIRO proficiency path. The site is designed as a free reading layer first, with the heavier practice layer handled in the Securities Prep app.

Why The Site Still Uses CSC

Even after the January 1, 2026 CIRO proficiency change, many employers, recruiters, and legacy job descriptions still use CSC as shorthand for broad Canadian securities knowledge. That employer-language reality is why the site still follows the CSC book structure and why the brand remains useful for search and study.

What Changed In 2026

The regulatory change still matters. CSI states that the CSC is no longer acceptable for CIRO investment-dealer approval, and CIRO now uses a role-based proficiency model with lower direct exam fees. That does not make CSC worthless, but it does mean students should compare the current CIRO path before paying for CSC automatically.

What We Focus On

  • Clear explanations of core market, product, and portfolio concepts.
  • Plain-language chapter reading that helps you understand the book before memorizing details.
  • Scenario-based preparation that supports both CSC study and broader securities-exam readiness.
  • Honest context on when CSC still helps and when the newer CIRO path is the more rational starting point.

How Securities Prep Fits In

CSCExams.ca is the free book-style layer. Securities Prep is the product and support layer. The current source-of-truth exam config includes 52 active exam tracks, so the simulator is no longer just a CSC companion. It spans not only CIRO, CSI, and LLQP paths but also SIE and multiple Series exams.

That broader coverage matters because many users are comparing Canadian and U.S. licensing paths or preparing for more than one credential over time. The product is therefore no longer just a CSC companion. It is a larger securities-exam practice product.

The pricing comparison also matters. The current public Securities Prep offer is $14.99/month for all-access across the securities simulator, which is minor compared with the cost of a single $475 CIRO exam attempt.

How To Use The Site

  1. Read through the book in order if you want the full CSC foundation.
  2. Use the free lessons to decide whether you truly need the CSC credential or the current CIRO exam path.
  3. Reinforce with higher-volume practice in Securities Prep through the App Store or Google Play.

How The Book Splits Between Exam 1 And Exam 2

This site keeps the full CSC reading path intact, but the practical split is straightforward.

  • CSC Exam 1 aligns more closely with Parts 1 to 4: Canadian Investment Marketplace, Economy, Investment Products, and Corporations.
  • CSC Exam 2 aligns more closely with Parts 5 to 8: Investment Analysis, Portfolio Analysis, Managed and Structured Products, and Working with Clients.

That split is why the most useful product handoff from this site is usually the Securities Prep app store listing, depending on whether you prefer the App Store or Google Play.

Subscriptions And App Access

If you subscribe through the Apple App Store or Google Play, subscription and account handling follow the app-store flow. The current sales story is simulator depth, not a free-trial week.

CSCExams.ca is the free reading layer. Securities Prep is the app-based practice layer for higher-volume review.

For this specific site, the most natural matched product target is Securities Prep because it includes CSC Exam 1 and CSC Exam 2 practice.

Practice Coverage

  • 9 active CIRO tracks, including CIRE, RSE, derivatives, institutional, supervisor, director, trader, CCO, and CFO.
  • 13 CSI tracks, including CSC, CPH, IFC, WME, IMT, DFOL, PDO, and related practice tracks.
  • 5 LLQP modules.
  • U.S. tracks including SIE, multiple Series exams, NASAA state-law exams, NFA, and MSRB paths.

Official Starting Points

Independence

CSCExams.ca is an independent publisher. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by CSI Global Education Inc., CIRO, or any regulator. Nothing on this site is investment advice.

Contact

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