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Program Delivery

This is a part-time course, and is delivered via virtual (synchronous) classroom. 

Program Description

Have you set your sights on a career in mutual funds? In Canada, you must pass the Canadian Securities Institute mutual fund licensing exam as well as obtain sponsorship from an investment dealer in order to sell mutual funds. Let Sheridan's Investment Funds in Canada - Canadian Securities Institute exam preparation course help you succeed. We offer a non-credit course that will prepare you for the exam. Successful course and exam completion earns your Mutual Fund Dealer – Dealing Representative License. For your convenience, you can write the exam on campus at the end of the course.

Canadian Securities Institute (CSI) Licensing Exam

At this time, Sheridan only provides preparation for the Canadian Securities Institute (CSI) licensing exam. In response to the current COVID-19 situation, the exam preparation course will be delivered online. This approach will allow for real-time, synchronous learning in much the same manner as students experience in the classroom. For students seeking to write the CSI licensing exam, we recommend that they contact CSI directly regarding the availability of their exam schedule. For more information, visit here.

Material Fees

Note that in addition to the Sheridan tuition fee, students also pay mandatory materials and exam fees of approximately $395.00* (after 10% discount) to CSI. Your instructor will give you instructions on ordering with the discount during the first class.

System Requirements 

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Contact Us

If you have any questions, please contact our Opportunity Centre at caps@sheridancollege.ca or 905-874-4440.

Prepare for your CSI licensing exam and increase your chance of success in the financial industry. In cooperation with CSI Global Education Inc., the leader in financial services education, Sheridan offers non-credit courses to those seeking careers in the financial services industry and to those already employed in it.

Gain knowledge that’s vital in the banking industry including Anti-Money Laundering (AML), privacy standards (PIPEDA), banking operations, risk management, fraud protection and more – giving you an insider look at banking.

Upon successful completion of the Investment Funds in Canada Exam Prep, you will be eligible to write the licensing exam. You will also qualify to work towards earning the Certificate in Financial Services Advice (CFSA) from Canada’s premiere financial services education provider CSI/Moody’s. This CFSA certificate is a well-recognized credential in the financial services industry and is part of many bank requirements within six months of hire.

Sheridan’s full solution training program will prepare you for a career in financial services and connect you to our Career Centre, which provides the best counsel for résumé-building, interview preparation and employer networking.

For information on careers in the Financial Services visit www.csi.ca/student/en_ca/career/allcareers.xhtml and www.csi.ca/student/en_ca/careermap/index.xhtml

Sample job titles:

• Mutual Funds Licensed Dealer
• Financial Planner
• Discount Broker
• Investment Representative