https://businesscareercollege.com/news/ Guides and updates on Canadian licensing: LLQP, CIRO's proficiency model, CFP/QAFP and insurance careers, from BCC's instructors. en-ca Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT https://businesscareercollege.com/news/llqp-readyengine-launch/ https://businesscareercollege.com/news/llqp-readyengine-launch/ Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT Business Career College Insurance and Risk Management News Release BCC’s LLQP courses now run on ReadyEngine™, our readiness intelligence platform. Here’s what’s new, who it’s for, and how it works. https://businesscareercollege.com/news/ciro-exam-prep-cire-rse-launch/ https://businesscareercollege.com/news/ciro-exam-prep-cire-rse-launch/ Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:50:10 GMT Cory Sellar CIRO Exam Prep CIRE and RSE courses are now live on ReadyEngine™, BCC’s ready intelligence platform. This is what changed, who it’s for, and how it works. Studying hard is not the same as being ready. 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This guide is written for first-time exam writers, candidates rewriting the A&S exam, and career changers entering the Canadian insurance industry who want clarity before they https://businesscareercollege.com/news/what-happens-if-you-fail-the-llqp-exam-retake-rules-and-next-steps/ https://businesscareercollege.com/news/what-happens-if-you-fail-the-llqp-exam-retake-rules-and-next-steps/ Thu, 02 Apr 2026 04:44:00 GMT Business Career College General Introduction Failing the LLQP exam is discouraging. You’ve invested time, money, and effort into preparing, and not passing feels like a major setback. But here’s what you need to know right away: failing the LLQP exam is not the end of your insurance career. You have multiple opportunities to retake https://businesscareercollege.com/news/for-women-entering-financial-services-llqp-exam-prep-advice-from-a-20-year-industry-expert/ https://businesscareercollege.com/news/for-women-entering-financial-services-llqp-exam-prep-advice-from-a-20-year-industry-expert/ Mon, 30 Mar 2026 22:03:46 GMT Cory Sellar General Getting licensed in financial services is not just a box to check. For most learners, it is the first step into a career built on trust, and the weight of that responsibility shows up long before they sit the exam. The study materials are dense, the process takes longer than https://businesscareercollege.com/news/dont-know-which-llqp-module-to-choose-life-as-or-ethics-explained/ https://businesscareercollege.com/news/dont-know-which-llqp-module-to-choose-life-as-or-ethics-explained/ Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:38:00 GMT Business Career College General Insurance and Risk Management Introduction One of the most common questions aspiring insurance advisors ask is: “Which LLQP module should I choose?” This confusion is understandable. The Life License Qualification Program offers different modules, and selecting the wrong one can waste your time, money, and effort. 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Every year, countless candidates make avoidable LLQP exam mistakes that cost them time, money, and the confidence needed to https://businesscareercollege.com/news/best-llqp-course-in-canada-what-to-look-for-before-enrolling/ https://businesscareercollege.com/news/best-llqp-course-in-canada-what-to-look-for-before-enrolling/ Tue, 10 Feb 2026 06:00:00 GMT Business Career College Insurance and Risk Management Introduction Choosing the right LLQP course is one of the most important decisions you’ll make at the start of your insurance career. Whether you’re searching for an insurance agent course in Alberta, Ontario, or anywhere else across Canada, the quality of your education directly impacts your success. Licensed insurance advisors https://businesscareercollege.com/news/understanding-ciros-new-proficiency-model/ https://businesscareercollege.com/news/understanding-ciros-new-proficiency-model/ Tue, 27 Jan 2026 06:00:00 GMT Business Career College CIRO Exam Prep A Guide for Aspiring Financial Services Professionals in Canada The Canadian financial services industry is undergoing a major change in licensing and professional proficiency requirements. As of January 1, 2026, the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) has fully launched its new proficiency model, replacing the traditional course-centric system with an https://businesscareercollege.com/news/how-to-pass-the-llqp-provincial-exam-on-your-first-try/ https://businesscareercollege.com/news/how-to-pass-the-llqp-provincial-exam-on-your-first-try/ Sat, 24 Jan 2026 06:30:00 GMT Business Career College Exam Prep General Insurance and Risk Management Passing the LLQP provincial exam is one of the most stressful and important steps in becoming a licensed life insurance agent in Canada. For many candidates, the pressure is real: fail the exam, and you lose time, money, and momentum. Pass it on the first try, and you fast-track your https://businesscareercollege.com/news/canadas-new-securities-licensing-for-financial-services-professionals/ https://businesscareercollege.com/news/canadas-new-securities-licensing-for-financial-services-professionals/ Wed, 21 Jan 2026 22:43:19 GMT Business Career College CIRO Exam Prep The Canadian securities licensing landscape is undergoing a major transformation in 2026. For decades, the Canadian Securities Course (CSC) and related course-based qualifications served as the foundation for licensing financial services professionals in Canada. Now, with the launch of a new proficiency model under the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO), https://businesscareercollege.com/news/how-the-life-licence-qualification-program-benefits-insurance-agents/ https://businesscareercollege.com/news/how-the-life-licence-qualification-program-benefits-insurance-agents/ Fri, 09 Jan 2026 16:38:17 GMT Business Career College Insurance and Risk Management Introduction The Life Licence Qualification Program (LLQP) is the mandatory licensing pathway for anyone who intends to sell life insurance and related financial products in Canada. It equips aspiring agents with the essential knowledge, regulatory understanding, and ethical foundations required to serve clients with confidence and professionalism. Beyond building a https://businesscareercollege.com/news/how-to-become-an-insurance-agent-in-ontario/ https://businesscareercollege.com/news/how-to-become-an-insurance-agent-in-ontario/ Wed, 07 Jan 2026 18:21:20 GMT Business Career College Education and Designations Insurance and Risk Management Ontario’s life insurance industry is expanding. The life and health insurance sector in Ontario employs over 37,050 insurance agents. With an aging population, rising awareness of personal finance, and ongoing labour shortages in financial services, becoming a life insurance agent has never been more accessible—or more promising. The career offers https://businesscareercollege.com/news/understanding-projection-assumption-guidelines-in-financial-planning/ https://businesscareercollege.com/news/understanding-projection-assumption-guidelines-in-financial-planning/ Thu, 26 Jun 2025 17:31:59 GMT Business Career College Financial Planning Background/ Basics The Projection Assumption Guidelines are published annually jointly by the Institute of Financial Planning (the Institute, and FP Canada Standards Council™. By using standardized assumptions based in method can help in protecting both the planner and the client. Financial Planners can reply on these assumptions and their sources https://businesscareercollege.com/news/bcc-alumni-on-fp-canadas-presidents-list/ https://businesscareercollege.com/news/bcc-alumni-on-fp-canadas-presidents-list/ Wed, 14 May 2025 15:41:22 GMT Business Career College General We’re so proud to see our students succeed! Big congratulations to Aravind Sithamparapillai, Reid Palmer, Ben Elliott, and Cameron Smith CFP®, CIM® who made FP Canada’s President’s List. Special kudos to these four as they trusted BCC to help them on their career journey. We’re cheering you on as you https://businesscareercollege.com/news/preparing-for-success-your-guide-to-cfp-qafp-exam-prep/ https://businesscareercollege.com/news/preparing-for-success-your-guide-to-cfp-qafp-exam-prep/ Wed, 14 Aug 2024 16:32:05 GMT Business Career College Exam Prep As the weather cools, you might find your stress rising with the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and Qualified Associate Financial Planner (QAFP) exam dates fast approaching. It’s time for financial professionals to solidify your study plan so you can secure your future. These exams are pivotal milestones in your career, https://businesscareercollege.com/news/unlocking-the-future-of-finance-introducing-bccs-certified-digital-asset-advisor-cdaa-designation/ https://businesscareercollege.com/news/unlocking-the-future-of-finance-introducing-bccs-certified-digital-asset-advisor-cdaa-designation/ Thu, 25 Jul 2024 20:13:02 GMT Business Career College Digital Assets Decentralized finance (DeFi) and digital asset adoption are not just trends — they’re the future of finance. Are you and your team prepared to lead in this rapidly evolving landscape? With BCC’s new Certified Digital Asset Advisor (CDAA) Designation, financial advice professionals and institutions can gain the expertise to stay https://businesscareercollege.com/news/10-tips-for-passing-your-cfp-exam/ https://businesscareercollege.com/news/10-tips-for-passing-your-cfp-exam/ Wed, 11 Oct 2023 20:13:43 GMT Business Career College Exam Prep The Certified Financial Planner® (CFP) exam is a significant milestone for those looking to establish themselves as financial planning professionals. Earning the CFP® designation demonstrates your expertise and commitment to the field. However, preparing for and taking the CFP® exam can be a challenging endeavour. 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First, I appreciate https://businesscareercollege.com/news/what-are-seg-fund-guarantees-worth-jasons-corner/ https://businesscareercollege.com/news/what-are-seg-fund-guarantees-worth-jasons-corner/ Mon, 17 Apr 2023 09:19:33 GMT Business Career College General Jason's Corner Segregated funds generally have 3 stated advantages, compared to mutual funds: Creditor protection, if a parent, spouse, child, grandchild, or any irrevocable beneficiary is named. The ability to bypass probate with any named beneficiary. The maturity and death benefit guarantees. In the case of non-registered funds, I would argue there https://businesscareercollege.com/news/register-now-for-our-inaugural-ce-week/ https://businesscareercollege.com/news/register-now-for-our-inaugural-ce-week/ Fri, 10 Mar 2023 09:13:45 GMT Business Career College Jason's Corner Newsletters Last month, I talked about our upcoming CE Week, featuring a variety of topics. I asked our marketing team (Alex, Liz, Devesh, and Tiffany) to put together a website to handle enrolments and promote the event. They came up with a brilliant result! The site and registration links are now https://businesscareercollege.com/news/introducing-bccs-5-day-ce-extravaganzas-jasons-corner/ https://businesscareercollege.com/news/introducing-bccs-5-day-ce-extravaganzas-jasons-corner/ Mon, 06 Feb 2023 22:31:28 GMT Business Career College Jason's Corner Over the past few years, we’ve been running Continuing Education sessions as a combination of podcast episodes, ½ day sessions once per month, and recorded content. All this is available to our subscribers at the cost of $200 per year. This year, we are adding a new offering. 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I find most advisors have sufficient credits in most categories, but Compliance and Professional Responsibility credits can be a tall order. I hear a lot of advisors