Exam Hub
CIRO’s new proficiency model takes an assessment-centric approach to competencies. As of January 1, 2026, CIRO proficiency will be assessed through nine examinations based on competency profiles. Resource materials for each of these exams, including syllabi, sample questions, and guides for study, will be published on this webpage as they become available.
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Canadian Investment Regulatory Exam
CIRO is pleased to publish the CIRE syllabus, sample / practice exam and guide for study. This is the first of nine Proficiency exams. These materials are meant as tools for education providers of all kinds who wish to offer preparatory courses for the exam and for those who wish to pursue self-directed study.
Retail Securities Exam
CIRO is pleased to publish the Retail Securities Exam syllabus, practice exam and guide for study. This is one of nine Proficiency exams. These materials are meant as tools for education providers of all kinds who wish to offer preparatory courses for the exam and for those who wish to pursue self-directed study.
Institutional Securities Exam
CIRO is pleased to publish the Institutional Securities Exam syllabus, practice exam and guide for study. This is one of nine Proficiency exams. These materials are meant as tools for education providers of all kinds who wish to offer preparatory courses for the exam and for those who wish to pursue self-directed study.
Director and Executive Exam
CIRO is pleased to publish the Director and Executive Exam syllabus, practice exam and guide for study. This is one of nine Proficiency exams. These materials are meant as tools for education providers of all kinds who wish to offer preparatory courses for the exam and for those who wish to pursue self-directed study.
Supervisor Exam
CIRO is pleased to publish the Supervisor Exam syllabus, and guide for study. This is one of nine Proficiency exams. These materials are meant as tools for education providers of all kinds who wish to offer preparatory courses for the exam and for those who wish to pursue self-directed study. We will be publishing a practice exam in September.
Chief Compliance Officer Exam
CIRO is pleased to publish the Chief Compliance Officer Exam syllabus, and guide for study. This is one of nine Proficiency exams. These materials are meant as tools for education providers of all kinds who wish to offer preparatory courses for the exam and for those who wish to pursue self-directed study. We will be publishing a practice exam in September.
Chief Financial Officer Exam
CIRO is pleased to publish the Chief Financial Officer Exam syllabus, and guide for study. This is one of nine Proficiency exams. These materials are meant as tools for education providers of all kinds who wish to offer preparatory courses for the exam and for those who wish to pursue self-directed study. We will be publishing a practice exam in September.
Derivatives Exam
CIRO is pleased to publish the Derivatives Exam syllabus, and guide for study. This is one of nine Proficiency exams. These materials are meant as tools for education providers of all kinds who wish to offer preparatory courses for the exam and for those who wish to pursue self-directed study. We will be publishing a practice exam in September.
Trader Exam
CIRO is pleased to publish the Trader Exam syllabus, and guide for study. This is one of nine Proficiency exams. These materials are meant as tools for education providers of all kinds who wish to offer preparatory courses for the exam and for those who wish to pursue self-directed study. We will be publishing a practice exam in September.
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