Registrant Prep

Registrant Prep is a modern, mobile-first exam preparation platform built specifically for the new CIRO Proficiency Model that replaced the Canadian Securities Course (CSC) in 2026. It is the only subscription service that unlocks every CIRO exam with a single payment, covering CIRE (the foundation), Retail Securities, Supervisor, Trader, Derivatives, Director and Executive, Chief Compliance Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and Institutional Securities. This means you get access to all nine exams for one low monthly or annual fee, unlike traditional providers like CSI who charge over $1,000 for CIRE prep alone.

The product is designed for anyone required to pass CIRO proficiency exams, including new registrants, experienced professionals upgrading their credentials, and compliance officers. Its core value proposition is delivering a high-quality, affordable, and effective study experience grounded in the actual regulatory rules. Every practice question is aligned to the published CIRO blueprint, with the specific rule citation behind every answer. The integrated AI tutor explains the actual rule on wrong attempts, ensuring you learn the source material, not just guesswork. With over 16,000 practice questions, 880 written lessons, 9,900 flashcards, and 45 full mock exams, Registrant Prep offers a comprehensive and rigorous preparation toolkit. The platform is independent and not affiliated with CIRO, CSI, or Fitch Learning, providing an unbiased and cost-effective alternative. You can try 25 free questions and the first module of every course with no credit card required.

All-Exam Subscription

One subscription unlocks every single CIRO exam, not just one. You get full access to CIRE, Retail Securities, Supervisor, Trader, Derivatives, Director and Executive, Chief Compliance Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and Institutional Securities. This eliminates the need to purchase separate prep courses for each exam, saving you hundreds of dollars and simplifying your study journey.

Rule-Cited Practice Bank

Every question in the platform is directly aligned to the published CIRO blueprint and comes with the actual rule citation. The source material is built on the rules CIRO points you to, including IDPC, UMIR, PCMLTFA, NI 31-103, and NI 81-102. There is no re-licensed CSI content or paraphrase chains, ensuring you learn from the original regulatory texts.

AI Tutor with Source Citations

The Registrant Prep AI tutor is grounded in the actual rules CIRO tests and is included with every subscription with a fair-use allowance. When you get a question wrong, the AI explains the specific rule section from IDPC, UMIR, PCMLTFA, or NI 31-103 that applies. It will not answer outside the syllabus, so there are no hallucinated section numbers or generic guesses.

Spaced Review and Custom Mock Exams

The platform uses spaced review to surface questions you keep getting wrong, reinforcing your weak areas until you master them. Additionally, you can generate a custom mock exam built entirely from your weak areas. This targeted approach ensures you spend your study time on the topics that need the most attention, maximizing your efficiency.

New Registrant Preparing for the CIRE Exam

A new entrant to the Canadian securities industry needs to pass the CIRE exam, which replaced the CSC. They can use Registrant Prep to access the full CIRE practice bank, take two full mock exams that simulate the real test (same question count, time limit, and format), and rely on the AI tutor to explain every wrong answer. The free first module allows them to try the platform without any financial commitment.

Experienced Professional Upgrading to Supervisor Role

A current registrant looking to become a supervisor needs to pass the Supervisor exam. Instead of buying a separate prep course, they can use their existing Registrant Prep subscription to access the Supervisor-specific content. They can focus on the relevant elements and outcomes, use spaced review to master the supervisory rules, and take a custom mock built from their weak areas to ensure they are ready.

Compliance Officer Preparing for the CCO Exam

A compliance officer aiming for the Chief Compliance Officer designation needs deep knowledge of regulatory rules. They can use Registrant Prep to drill into the specific IDPC, UMIR, and NI 31-103 rules cited in every question. The AI tutor helps them understand the nuances of complex compliance scenarios, and the full mock exams build the stamina needed for the actual test.

Trader Studying for the Derivatives Exam

A trader needs to pass the Derivatives exam to maintain their registration. They can use the platform to access the Derivatives practice bank, which is aligned to the CIRO blueprint. The rule-cited explanations help them connect trading scenarios to the underlying regulations, and the mobile-first design allows them to study on the go between trades or during commute.

What is the CIRE exam and how is it different from the CSC?

The CIRE (Canadian Investment Regulatory Exam) is the new foundation exam that replaced the Canadian Securities Course (CSC) as part of the 2026 CIRO Proficiency Model. It covers the same core topics but is updated to reflect current regulatory rules and the new CIRO framework. Registrant Prep is built specifically for this new exam and all other CIRO proficiency exams.

Do I need to buy separate prep for each CIRO exam?

No. With Registrant Prep, one subscription unlocks every CIRO exam, including CIRE, Retail Securities, Supervisor, Trader, Derivatives, Director and Executive, Chief Compliance Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and Institutional Securities. You pay one price for all nine exams, which is significantly cheaper than buying separate prep courses from other providers.

How is the AI tutor different from a generic chatbot like ChatGPT?

The Registrant Prep AI tutor is grounded in the actual rules CIRO tests, including IDPC, UMIR, PCMLTFA, NI 31-103, and the CIRO Consolidated Rules. It cites specific sections and will not answer outside the syllabus, preventing hallucinated or incorrect information. Generic AI tools may guess or provide inaccurate regulatory references, but the Registrant Prep tutor is built for accuracy.

Can I try the platform before subscribing?

Yes. The first module (Element 1) of every course is completely free with no credit card required. You can also try a 25-question CIRE mock exam to experience the question style, rule citations, and AI tutor explanations. This allows you to evaluate the platform before making any financial commitment.