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Certificate
Investment Funds in Canada (IFC)
Canadian Securities Institute (CSI)
A mutual funds course that CSI says meets the licensing requirement for Mutual Fund Dealing Representatives.
Good for: I have a finance degree and 15 years of experience abroad. Where can I restart?
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At a glance
- Delivery
- Online
- Cost
- About $470
- Who can access it
- No status requirement listed; dealer registration has its own conditions.
- Intake
- Ongoing enquiries or individual applications
Passing the course does not register you; a mutual fund dealer must sponsor your registration.
01 / Start here
Your first steps
- Compare the IFC and CSC on CSI's comparison page.
- If the target role is mutual fund sales, enrol in the IFC.
Self-paced enrolment; no cohort.
Visit provider ↗ (opens in a new tab)02 / Check the fit
Requirements and limits
- No formal prerequisite listed.
- Complete the course and pass the exam; registration also requires a sponsoring dealer.
No status requirement listed; dealer registration has its own conditions.
Important limits and details to confirm
- Passing the course does not register you; a mutual fund dealer must sponsor your registration.
Location
- Canada-wide; online.
03 / Understand the commitment
Costs and possible funding
Packages listed at $470 (online with PDF), $520 (with hard-copy textbook) and $715 (value pack).
No specific funding verified. Seneca's EFS bridging program includes the IFC.
04 / Check with the provider
Sources and where to get help
Use the provider’s official starting page to ask about your situation. Published information was checked on October 23, 2026; the provider must confirm current availability and personal eligibility.