For all questions related to CIRO’s Proposed Proficiency Model, please visit CIRO’s webpage or email proficiency@ciro.ca.

Hours of study: 50 – 60 Hours

Enrolment Period: 1 Year

What is the CCO exam weighting?

Exam Topics Weightings
The Role of Compliance and Formal Compliance Structure 15%
Canada’s Regulatory Environment and Basic Securities Law 13%
CCO Skill Requirements 21%
Implementation of Skills 39%
Regulatory Investigations and Reporting 12%

What is the CCO exam structure?

Structure Information
Exams 1
Exam Format Proctored (remote or in-person at a test centre)
Exam Duration 3 Hours
Question Format Multiple-choice
Questions Per Exam 100
Attempts Allowed Per Exam 3
Passing Grade 60%
Assignments None

What Continuing Education (CE) credits will you earn?

AccreditationCredits
CIRO-ID Compliance10
CSF General Subjects 5
CSF Compliance 15
ICM Life Insurance5
CIRO-ID Professional Development20
CIRO-MF Professional Development5
MTI30
PFP Compliance10
CIWM Professional development20
PFP Professional development20
CIM Compliance10
CIM Professional development20
CIWM Compliance10
CFP Practice Management30
QAFP Practice Management30
CIRO-MF Business Conduct - Other8
ADVOCIS Structured Learning CE30

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