Canadian Securities Course (CSC)

Overview – What is the Canadian Securities Course (CSC)?

Canadian Securities Course CSC at Ashton College is the perfect preparation for writing the CSC exam and attaining your CSC designation. The Canadian Securities Course is the industry standard for those entering the financial services and it is used by serious investors across Canada. Passing the CSC exam sets you up for a fulfilling career within the financial sector.

The financial services industry is changing in Canada, creating new opportunities for professionals with the right education and skills. If you are just starting out in the financial services industry, the Canadian Securities Course will give you the knowledge and skills that employers demand. For those currently working in the industry, the CSC will enhance existing skills and help you excel in your career and provide the best service to clients.

Ashton College's Partnership with CSI

The Canadian Securities Course CSC at Ashton College is offered in partnership with the Canadian Securities Institute (CSI). Students will receive a 10% discount on CSI registration and textbooks. Successful completion of the CSC prepares students to write the CSC Exams through the Canadian Securities Institute (CSI). It is the first step toward attaining a licence for trading stocks and bonds, and it allows students to proceed with the Canadian Investment Manager or Financial Management Adviser designation streams. Ashton College students will receive a link to order their materials at a 10% discount. 

Career Opportunities with the CSC

• Mutual Funds and Alternative Mutual Funds Sales Representative
• Financial Planner
• Investment Representative
• Investment Advisor
• Bank or Trust Company Officer

Topics Covered/Learning Objectives

• The Canadian securities industry and the regulatory environment
• Market and economic events impacting investment performance
• Understanding and analyzing corporate financial statements
• Financial instruments including fixed income, equities, derivatives, mutual funds and exchange traded funds
• Alternative products including hedge funds and alternative mutual funds (also known as liquid alts)
• Company, industry and market performance/analysis
• The portfolio management process and asset allocation
• Setting financial goals and the financial planning process
• Fee-based accounts and taxation
• Client Focused Reforms
• Ethics and industry standards of conduct
• The institutional marketplace

Credential

Upon completion of the course requirements, a Statement of Completion will be issued.

Admission Requirements 

None