Registrant Prep

Registrant Prep is the first and only independent exam preparation platform built specifically for the new 2026 CIRO Proficiency Model. When the Canadian Securities Course (CSC) was retired, it left thousands of candidates scrambling for a replacement. Registrant Prep delivers the solution. It is a comprehensive, AI-powered study system that covers all nine CIRO regulatory exams under a single subscription. These exams include the foundation CIRE (Canadian Investment Regulatory Exam), Retail Securities, Supervisor, Trader, Derivatives, Director and Executive, Chief Compliance Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and Institutional Securities. The platform is designed for anyone required to register with CIRO, from new entrants taking the CIRE to senior compliance officers and executives needing specialized credentials. The core value proposition is simple: one subscription replaces the need for multiple expensive prep courses. While CSI charges over $1,000 for CIRE prep alone, Registrant Prep costs just $29.99 per month and covers every single exam. The content is built entirely from the published CIRO blueprints and the actual regulatory rules, including IDPC, UMIR, PCMLTFA, NI 31-103, and NI 81-102. There is no re-licensed CSI content or paraphrased test banks. Every question, lesson, and flashcard cites the specific rule section or guidance note it tests. The platform includes an AI tutor grounded in these same regulations, spaced repetition for weak areas, and full mock exams that mirror the real thing. It is fast, efficient, and built for candidates who want to pass quickly without wasting time on irrelevant material.

Full Exam Coverage Under One Subscription

One monthly fee unlocks every single CIRO exam. There are no separate purchases for the CIRE, Retail Securities, or Supervisor exams. You get access to all nine exams: CIRE, Retail Securities, Supervisor, Trader, Derivatives, Director and Executive, Chief Compliance Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and Institutional Securities. Each course has a full practice bank aligned to the published CIRO blueprint. This approach saves candidates hundreds of dollars compared to buying individual prep courses from traditional providers. The platform is independent and not affiliated with CIRO, CSI, or Fitch Learning.

AI Tutor Grounded in Actual Regulations

The AI tutor is not a generic chatbot. It is specifically trained on the regulatory rules CIRO tests: IDPC, UMIR, PCMLTFA, NI 31-103, and the CIRO Consolidated Rules. When you get a question wrong, the AI tutor explains the actual rule by citing specific sections. It will not answer outside the syllabus, which eliminates hallucinated section numbers common with general AI tools. The tutor is available on every wrong answer, every practice question, and every mock exam review. This feature turns every mistake into a learning opportunity grounded in real regulatory text.

Spaced Repetition and Weak Area Targeting

The platform uses an intelligent spaced review system that surfaces questions you keep getting wrong. It does not just shuffle the same deck randomly. The algorithm tracks your performance across every element and learning outcome. It identifies patterns in your errors and serves those questions more frequently until you master them. This efficiency-focused approach ensures you spend your study time on the material that needs the most attention rather than reviewing concepts you already know. The result is faster exam readiness with less total study time.

Full Mock Exams with Realistic Simulation

Every course includes two full mock exams plus a custom mock built entirely from your weak areas. These mocks simulate the real exam exactly. They use the same question count, the same time limit, and the same format. The custom mock feature is particularly powerful because it generates a practice test composed only of questions from elements and outcomes where your performance is weakest. This targeted simulation prepares you for the pressure of the real exam while reinforcing the areas most likely to cause failure.

New Candidates Preparing for the CIRE Foundation Exam

Individuals entering the Canadian securities industry need to pass the CIRE, which replaced the CSC. Registrant Prep provides the fastest path to readiness. The first module of the CIRE course is free with no credit card required, allowing candidates to evaluate the platform risk-free. The full practice bank aligns directly with the published CIRO blueprint. Candidates can study specific elements like AML and Structuring or Suitability, using the AI tutor to understand every wrong answer. The two full mock exams build exam stamina and confidence.

Compliance Officers Pursuing Specialized Credentials

Compliance professionals need to pass the Chief Compliance Officer exam or the Director and Executive exam to maintain their licenses. These exams require deep knowledge of NI 31-103, the CIRO Consolidated Rules, and enforcement practices. Registrant Prep delivers targeted practice banks for these specialized exams. The AI tutor cites the exact rule sections, which is critical for compliance roles where precision matters. The spaced repetition feature ensures officers master the most complex regulatory areas before exam day.

Senior Traders and Derivatives Specialists

Traders and derivatives professionals face exams that test UMIR rules, derivatives regulation, and market integrity requirements. Registrant Prep covers the Trader and Derivatives exams with questions tagged to specific learning outcomes from the CIRO blueprint. The platform uses distractors built from common misconceptions rather than noise, which mirrors the real exam experience. The custom mock feature allows these professionals to focus on their specific weak areas, maximizing efficiency in limited study time.

Firms Managing Multiple Registrant Exams

Dealer members and investment firms need to certify multiple employees across various registration categories. Registrant Prep simplifies this process with a single subscription that covers all nine exams. Firms can onboard new associates for the CIRE while simultaneously supporting senior staff preparing for the Chief Financial Officer or Institutional Securities exams. The platform provides consistent, rule-based content across all exams, ensuring every employee studies from the same high-quality source material. This unified approach reduces administrative overhead and training costs.

What exams does Registrant Prep cover?

Registrant Prep covers all nine CIRO regulatory exams under one subscription. These include the CIRE foundation exam, Retail Securities, Supervisor, Trader, Derivatives, Director and Executive, Chief Compliance Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and Institutional Securities. Each course has a full practice bank aligned to the published CIRO blueprint. You do not need to purchase separate courses for different exams.

How is the content different from CSI or Fitch Learning?

Registrant Prep builds its content directly from the published CIRO blueprints and the actual regulatory rules. Every question and lesson cites the specific rule section, such as NI 31-103, UMIR, IDPC Rules, or PCMLTFA. There is no re-licensed CSI content or paraphrased test banks. The platform is independent and not affiliated with CIRO, CSI, or Fitch Learning. This independence allows for more accurate and up-to-date content.

How does the AI tutor work?

The AI tutor is grounded in the actual regulations CIRO tests. It cites specific sections from IDPC, UMIR, PCMLTFA, NI 31-103, and the CIRO Consolidated Rules. The tutor is available on every wrong answer, every practice question, and every mock exam review. It will not answer outside the syllabus, which eliminates hallucinated section numbers. The tutor explains the actual rule behind every mistake, turning errors into learning opportunities.

Is there a free trial available?

Yes. The first module of every course is free with no credit card required. You can also try 25 free questions from the CIRE mock exam without signing up. This allows you to evaluate the question quality, the AI tutor explanations, and the platform interface before committing to a subscription. There is no risk to try the material.

Registrant Prep offers two subscription options. The monthly plan costs $29.99 per month and provides full access to all nine CIRO exams. The annual plan costs $249 per year, which reduces the monthly cost to approximately $20.75. Both plans include unlimited access to every practice question, written lesson, flashcard, full mock exam, and the AI tutor. The first module of every course is free with no credit card required. You can cancel anytime. There are no additional fees for specific exams or features. The subscription covers everything.