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Bridging program
Professional Excellence in Financial Services (EFS) bridging program
Seneca Polytechnic with the Canadian Securities Institute
A 16-week accelerated bridging program with CSI, including the IFC certification and employer engagement.
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
- Hybrid
- Cost
- Confirm cost with provider
- Who can access it
- Canadian citizen, permanent resident or convention refugee.
- Intake
- Current intake not confirmed
Leads to the Mutual Fund Dealing Representative proficiency requirement, not investment dealer approval.
01 / Start here
Your first steps
- Email the application form, cover letter, résumé, proof of status, credentials and CLB results to bridging@senecapolytechnic.ca.
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis; no current start date shown on the page.
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Requirements and limits
- Relevant degree or diploma from outside Canada and a financial services background.
- CLB 7 or higher.
- Currently unemployed or underemployed; Ontario resident.
- Competitive selection for 20 seats.
Canadian citizen, permanent resident or convention refugee.
Important limits and details to confirm
- Leads to the Mutual Fund Dealing Representative proficiency requirement, not investment dealer approval.
Location
- Toronto area.
03 / Understand the commitment
Costs and possible funding
Government funded through Employment Ontario; no tuition amount listed. Tuition and textbooks may be covered by OBPAP.
Ontario Bridging Participant Assistance Program (OBPAP) (bursary, conditional external lead).
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.