What is the Canadian Securities Course?
A must-have for a career in the financial services industry. The Canadian Securities Course is a a foundational financial services designation that Canadian employers expect to see in applicants to a wide range of jobs.
The Canadian Securities Institute provide that you should obtain the CSC if you’re:
- Seeking to become an investment advisor or investment representative;
- Pursuing a mutual find license;
- A bank or trust company officer;
- An investor with a self-directed account who wants to manage your own investment portfolio; and
- In pursuit of a job in Canada’s financial services industry.

Take Hold of Your Own Future
Whether you’re trying to break into a good-paying job in the Canadian financial services sector, or just seeking to become a better investor of your own money, the Canadian Securities Course (CSC) is extremely valuable.
Job-seekers should consider the CSC designation a baseline for many roles in the Canadian financial services industry.