Canadian Securities Institute
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The Canadian Securities Institute (CSI) is the educational body of the IDA (Investment Dealers Associations of Canada) in charge of the preparation of professionals to work in the Canadian financial industry. CSI offers, among others, the Canadian Securities Course (CSC), the first step to start a career in the field.
CSI's courses are primarily offered through self-study, however a number of universities, colleges and private educators offer classroom versions of CSI's courses. CSI is also the educational body that awards the DMS (Derivatives Market Specialist), CIM (Canadian Investment Manager), FMA (Financial Management Advisor), and FCSI (Fellow of CSI) designations. CSI has offices in Toronto and Montreal.