Canadian Investment Regulatory Course™

The entry point to CIRO’s new proficiency model, and the required proficiency exam to be registered as an Investment Representative (IR). This foundational course ensures individuals gain a broad understanding of Canadian securities regulation, ethical responsibilities, and industry practices. It establishes the base knowledge that all new registered individuals must demonstrate before specializing further.

• Securities Foundations Video Series
  Engaging, instructor-led video lessons that build strong foundational understanding and simplify complex securities concepts.
• SeeWhy Course Manual
  A plain-language, comprehensive manual that uses the official syllabus as a framework and is enriched with simplified examples and SeeWhy’s proven memory aids.
• Flash Cards*
  Easy-to-use instant knowledge cards with clear, concise explanations, making it easy to learn, review, and retain essential concepts and terminology.
• Exam Preparation Questions
  A robust question bank with detailed explanations to test knowledge and reinforce understanding.
• Practice Question Take-Up Videos
  Interactive video walkthroughs where SeeWhy trainers tackle practice questions step by step, breaking down strategies and explaining how to approach difficult concepts with confidence.
• Remote Proctored Certification Exam**
  A full-length simulated exam with instant results and a SeeWhy completion certificate, plus an Honours Crest for exceptional performance.
• SeeWhy Video Archive
  Access SeeWhy’s extensive library of e-learning video lessons developed over the years, designed to build understanding of critical securities concepts and support exam success.

* Full deck of flash cards will be available in student accounts starting December 10.
** Remote proctored certification exam available starting January 1, 2026.