CIRE + RSE Exam Prep Bundle

No. CIRO's rules don't require you to pass the Canadian Investment Regulatory Exam (CIRE) before writing the Retail Securities Exam (RSE). Most candidates write the CIRE first because it covers the foundation the RSE builds on. That's the usual order, not a requirement. You can't write both exams at the same time, but there's no waiting period between them. With the bundle, you get both exam prep courses from day one, so you can plan the order that works for you.

This bundle is designed for candidates pursuing retail securities licensing, specifically those working toward the retail Registered Representative (RR) designation, which requires both the CIRE and RSE. If you are pursuing an Investment Representative (IR) role, only the CIRE may be required. Check with your sponsoring firm to confirm which exams apply to your registration path.

Yes. You get both courses from day one, so you can start preparing for the Canadian Investment Regulatory Exam (CIRE) and the Retail Securities Exam (RSE) right away. When it's time to write, you'll take the exams one at a time, in whichever order suits your path.

It depends on your background and weekly study time. Most candidates prepare for CIRE first (4-8 weeks), pass the exam, then prepare for RSE (4-8 weeks). The adaptive platform helps you focus on areas for improvement so you can prepare efficiently for both.

With BCC CIRO Exam Prep, we recommend a ReadyRating 4 or higher and completion of 800+ practice questions for full course completion before attempting the official CIRO exam.

To know when you're ready for your exam, check your ReadyRating™. It shows how ready you are on a scale of 1 to 5 and stays updated as you progress, so you know when to take the exam.

For the CIRE and RSE exam prep courses, you have access to the course for 12 months from the date of purchase. We recommend using your ReadyRating™ score to track your readiness and book your exam well within that window.

ReadyRating is a real-time readiness signal that updates as you practice. It's designed to give you a clear, data-driven answer to "Am I ready to book the exam?" Finish every lesson and reach ReadyRating™ Level 5 before your first exam. If you then fail two official attempts, we refund your course in full. Claim within 90 days of your last attempt.

The score ranges from 1 to 5, with each level reflecting your probability of passing:

• ReadyRating 5: Greater than 80% probability of passing. The level the Pass Guarantee requires before your first exam attempt.
• ReadyRating 4: 61% to 80% probability of passing.
• ReadyRating 3: 51% to 60% probability of passing. This is considered the absolute minimum.

Your ReadyRating is based on demonstrated performance across exam-aligned concepts, not just content completion. You'll have independent ReadyRating scores for CIRE and RSE.

Yes. For each exam, finish every lesson and reach ReadyRating Level 5 before your first attempt. If you then fail two official attempts at that exam, you're covered by our Pass Guarantee. Full terms are available on our Refund Policy page.

Yes. If you only need CIRE or RSE, you can purchase them individually. Visit the CIRE course page or RSE course page. Note that if you purchase CIRE individually and later want RSE, you'll pay the full individual price for RSE.

If you are pursuing an Investment Representative (IR) role, you may only need the CIRE. In that case, purchasing the CIRE course individually may be the better option. Visit the CIRE course page or check with your sponsoring firm to confirm which exams apply to your registration path.

Yes. For retakes, ReadyEngine™ checks what you already know first, so you don't spend time re-studying it. If you've already passed CIRE and only need RSE prep, you may want to purchase the RSE course individually.