Complete prep for the CIRE exam by CIRO with instructor-led videos, podcasts, strategies, and exam-focused learning.
Are you preparing for the Canadian Investment Regulatory Exam (CIRE) by CIRO? This course is designed to help you not only pass the exam with confidence but also master the key knowledge and skills you’ll need as a Registered or Investment Representative at a CIRO-member firm.
What you’ll learn
- Understand the Canadian securities regulatory framework and the role of CIRO in overseeing investment dealers and registrants..
- Build strong client relationship skills by mastering KYC (Know Your Client), suitability, and the Client Relationship Model (CRM)..
- Apply scope of client relationship principles to advisory, discretionary, and order-execution-only (OEO) accounts..
- Handle client complaints professionally and compliantly, following CIRO’s prescribed processes and timelines..
- Analyze markets, industries, and companies using both fundamental and technical analysis for informed client recommendations..
- Demonstrate knowledge of securities, managed products, mutual funds, and derivatives, including key features, risks, and suitability..
- Recognize and resolve conflicts of interest while upholding ethical standards and prioritizing client interests..
- Develop exam-day strategies for managing time, eliminating wrong answers, and applying knowledge across 110 multiple-choice questions..
- Master all 9 syllabus elements of the Canadian Investment Regulatory Exam (CIRE), including regulation, client relationships, products, markets, and ethics..
Course Content
- Introduction –> 5 lectures • 2hr 43min.
Requirements
Are you preparing for the Canadian Investment Regulatory Exam (CIRE) by CIRO? This course is designed to help you not only pass the exam with confidence but also master the key knowledge and skills you’ll need as a Registered or Investment Representative at a CIRO-member firm.
The CIRE is Canada’s new national proficiency exam that all retail investment professionals must pass. With 110 multiple-choice questions across 9 syllabus elements, it tests your ability to apply regulatory knowledge, assess client suitability, and demonstrate professional ethics in real-world scenarios.
In this comprehensive prep course, you’ll get:
Instructor-led video lessons for every single element of the syllabus – covering regulatory frameworks, client relationships, product knowledge, ethics, and more.
Podcast episodes for all 9 elements – review key concepts while commuting, exercising, or in your downtime.
Exam-focused teaching style – clear explanations, real-world examples, and strategies to approach different question types (Remember, Understand, Apply, Analyze).
Confidence-building reinforcement – repetition across formats helps you lock in the material for exam day.
What you’ll learn
- The 9 syllabus elements of the CIRE exam (regulation, clients, products, ethics, and more).
- How to tackle 110 multiple-choice questions in 2 hours under exam conditions.
- Exam strategies for time management and eliminating wrong answers.
- How to apply concepts like KYC, suitability, market integrity, and conflict of interest in practical scenarios.
- How to use multi-sensory learning (videos + podcasts) to maximize retention.
Who this course is for
- Aspiring Registered Representatives (RRs) and Investment Representatives (IRs) at CIRO-member firms.
- Students and career changers entering the Canadian securities industry.
- Professionals seeking a structured study plan for the CIRE exam.