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COURSE OVERVIEWS
Estate Planning

In this 10-part mini-series, we explore key topics related to estate planning and inter-generational wealth transfer. This course offers advice and information to better help advisors handle the nuance and complexities of estate planning with modern families. In this course, we cover various topics such as: intergenerational wealth transfer, incapacity planning and transitioning the family cottage.

The course concludes with a final test. A passing grade of at least 60% is required.

1.0 IIROC: Professional Development

1.0 MFDA: Professional Development (11500)

1.0 Alberta Accreditation Committee: Life (62016)

1.0 Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario: Life

1.0 Insurance Council of British Columbia: Life

1.0 Manitoba Insurance Council: Life (39905)

1.0 Insurance Councils of Saskatchewan: Life

1.0 CPA: 1.0 Verifiable CPD

1.0 CFA: 1.0 Professional Learning

1.0 FP Canada: Financial Planning (11500)

1.0 Advocis: Structured Learning

Cryptocurrency Considerations

In this 8-part mini-series, we explore key topics related to cryptocurrency. This course offers advice and information to better equip advisors to talk about cryptocurrency with their clients. In this course, we cover various topics such as: managing crypto funds, the blockchain, and things to consider before getting into crypto investments.

The course concludes with a final test. A passing grade of at least 60% is required.

1.0 IIROC: Professional Development

1.0 MFDA: Professional Development (11501)

1.0 Alberta Accreditation Committee: Life (62014)

1.0 Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario: Life

1.0 Insurance Council of British Columbia: Life

1.0 Manitoba Insurance Council: Life (39904)

1.0 Insurance Councils of Saskatchewan: Life

1.0 CPA: 1.0 Verifiable CPD

1.0 CFA: 1.0 Professional Learning

1.0 FP Canada: Financial Planning (11501)

1.0 Advocis: Structured Learning

Got Alts? Things to know about Liquid Alternatives

In this 8-part mini-series, we explore key topics, insights and strategies related to Liquid Alternative investment practices. This course offers advice and information to better help advisors talk alternative investments with their clients.

The course concludes with a final test. A passing grade of at least 60% is required.

1.0 IIROC: Professional Development

1.0 MFDA: Professional Development (11480)

1.0 Alberta Accreditation Committee: Life (62017)

1.0 Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario: Life

1.0 Insurance Council of British Columbia: Life

1.0 Manitoba Insurance Council: Life (39902)

1.0 Insurance Councils of Saskatchewan: Life

1.0 CPA: 1.0 Verifiable CPD

1.0 CFA: 1.0 Professional Learning

1.0 FP Canada: Financial Planning (11480)

1.0 Advocis: Structured Learning

Part II: ESG – Environmental, Social & Governance

In this 10-part mini-series, we explore key topics related to ESG investment practices, insights, and strategies. In this course, we cover various topics such as: how to spot greenwashing, the use of technology and growing trends when it comes to ESG investing.

The course concludes with a final test. A passing grade of at least 60% is required.

1.0 IIROC: Professional Development

1.0 MFDA: Professional Development (11502)

1.0 Alberta Accreditation Committee: Life (62015)

1.0 Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario: Life

1.0 Insurance Council of British Columbia: Life

1.0 Manitoba Insurance Council: Life (39903)

1.0 Insurance Councils of Saskatchewan: Life

1.0 CPA: 1.0 Verifiable CPD

1.0 CFA: 1.0 Professional Learning

1.0 FP Canada: Financial Planning (11502)

1.0 Advocis: Structured Learning

Practice Management: Setting Yourself Up For Success in 2022 and Beyond

In this 30 minute interview, Pablo Fuchs, Globe Advisor Editor, and Christine Timms, former advisor and author, discuss strategies for financial professionals to set their business up for success in 2022 and beyond. This interview explores key topics and ideas related to growing a thriving practice for financial professionals.

0.5 IIROC: Professional Development

0.5 MFDA: Professional Development (11430)

0.5 Alberta Accreditation Committee: Life (61326)

0.5 Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario: Life

0.5 Insurance Council of British Columbia: Life

0.5 Insurance Council of Manitoba: Life (39731)

0.5 Insurance Councils of Saskatchewan: Life

0.5 CPA: 0.5 Verifiable CPD

0.5 CFA: 0.5 Professional Learning

0.5 FP Canada: Practice Management (11430)

0.5 Advocis: Structured Learning

Practice Management: Navigating The Pandemic

In this 10-part mini-series, we explore key topics related to navigating the unique challenges the pandemic has placed on financial advisors. This course offers advice and tactics to help advisors continue to thrive and build their businesses even in these uncertain times. In this course, we discuss various strategies such as motivating debt repayment, helping clients tap into RRSPs and tapping into technology. The course concludes with a final test. A passing grade of at least 60% is required.

1.0 IIROC: Professional Development

1.0 MFDA: Professional Development (10936)

1.0 Alberta Accreditation Committee: Life (61005)

1.0 Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario: Life

1.0 Insurance Council of British Columbia: Life

1.0 Insurance Council of Manitoba: 1.0 Life or A&S (39534)

1.0 Insurance Councils of Saskatchewan: Life

1.0 CPA: 1.0 Verifiable CPD

1.0 CFA: 1.0 Professional Learning

1.0 FP Canada: Practice Management (10936)

1.0 Advocis: Structured Learning

Practice Management: Mental Health

In this 7-part mini-series, we explore mental health in the context of practice management. The COVID-19 pandemic has propelled the world into a new normal and many people have had a hard time adapting to it. Financial professionals and their clients face this new reality. In this course we learn about the strategies to cope with the new normal and other useful information for practice management. The course concludes with a final test. A passing grade of at least 60% is required.

0.75 IIROC: Professional Development

1.0 MFDA: Professional Development (11160)

1.0 Alberta Accreditation Committee: 1.0 Life (59135)

1.0 Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario: Life

1.0 Insurance Council of British Columbia: Life

1.0 Insurance Council of Manitoba: 1.0 Life or A&S (39533)

1.0 Insurance Councils of Saskatchewan: Life

1.0 CPA: 1.0 Verifiable CPD

1.0 CFA: 1.0 Professional Learning

1.0 FP Canada: Practice Management (11160)

1.0 Advocis: Structured Learning

BEHAVIORAL FINANCE

In this 8-part mini-series, we explore key topics of Behavioural Finance in the investment management and financial planning industry. Whether it is hindsight bias or confirmation bias, everyone is susceptible to behavioural biases. This course discusses various strategies to overcome them. The course concludes with a final test. A passing grade of at least 60% is required.

1.0 IIROC: Professional Development

1.0 MFDA: Professional Development (8053)

1.0 Alberta Accreditation Committee: 1.0 Life (55744)

1.0 Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario: Life or A&S

1.0 Insurance Council of British Columbia: Life or A&S

1.0 Insurance Council of Manitoba: 1.0 Life or A&S (36250)

1.0 Insurance Councils of Saskatchewan: Life or A&S

1.0 CPA: 1.0 Verifiable CPD

1.0 CFA: 1.0 Professional Learning

1.0 FP Canada: Financial Planning (8053)

1.0 Advocis: Structured Learning

CLIENT MANAGEMENT

At the heart of every financial professional’s practice is the client. How you manage the client and the client’s expectations underscores the success of a professional’s career. In this 9-part mini-series, we explore helpful insights to help professionals better manage their clients. The course concludes with a final test. A passing grade of at least 60% is required.

1.0 IIROC: Professional Development

1.0 MFDA: Professional Development (7780)

1.0 Alberta Accreditation Committee: 1.0 Life or A&S (55275)

1.0 Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario: Life or A&S

1.0 Insurance Council of British Columbia: Life or A&S

1.0 Insurance Council of Manitoba: 1.0 Life or A&S (36254)

1.0 Insurance Councils of Saskatchewan: Life or A&S

1.0 CPA: 1.0 Verifiable CPD

1.0 CFA: 1.0 Professional Learning

1.0 FP Canada: Practice Management (7780)

1.0 Advocis: Structured Learning

CLIENT PROSPECTING

In this 11-part mini-series, we explore different ways financial professionals can reach their target audience and build relationships with their prospective clients. The course concludes with a final test. A passing grade of at least 60% is required.

1.0 IIROC: Professional Development

1.0 MFDA: Professional Development (7783)

1.0 Alberta Accreditation Committee: 1.0 Life or A&S (55276)

1.0 Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario: Life or A&S

1.0 Insurance Council of British Columbia: Life or A&S

1.0 Insurance Council of Manitoba: 1.0 Life or A&S (36255)

1.0 Insurance Councils of Saskatchewan: Life or A&S

1.0 CPA: 1.0 Verifiable CPD

1.0 CFA: 1.0 Professional Learning

1.0 FP Canada: Practice Management (7783)

1.0 Advocis: Structured Learning

DISCLOSURE, CONFLICTS AND PROMOTIONAL ITEMS

Transparency has been a cornerstone of regulatory reform in the financial services industry. As new regulatory changes are implemented, financial professionals will need practical advice on how to build a profitable practice in a new era of transparency, which we explore in this 10-part mini-series. The course concludes with a final test. A passing grade of at least 60% is required.

1.0 IIROC: Professional Development

1.0 MFDA: Professional Development (7779)

1.0 Alberta Accreditation Committee: 1.0 Life (55277)

1.0 Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario: Life or A&S

1.0 Insurance Council of British Columbia: Life or A&S

1.0 Insurance Council of Manitoba: 1.0 Life or A&S (36259)

1.0 Insurance Councils of Saskatchewan: Life or A&S

1.0 CPA: 1.0 Verifiable CPD

1.0 CFA: 1.0 Professional Learning

1.0 FP Canada: Practice Management (7779)

1.0 Advocis: Structured Learning

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

There has been a renewed focus on the importance of diversity and inclusion around the world. The financial services industry has a responsibility and an opportunity to embrace diversity and promote inclusion. This 10-part series advocates for inclusion and equality and how the financial industry can take action. The course concludes with a final test. A passing grade of at least 60% is required.

1.0 IIROC: Professional Development

1.0 MFDA: Professional Development (7781)

1.0 Alberta Accreditation Committee: 1.0 Life or A&S (55278)

1.0 Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario: Life or A&S

1.0 Insurance Council of British Columbia: Life or A&S

1.0 Insurance Council of Manitoba: 1.0 Life or A&S (36260)

1.0 Insurance Councils of Saskatchewan: Life or A&S

1.0 CPA: 1.0 Verifiable CPD

1.0 CFA: 1.0 Professional Learning

1.0 FP Canada: Practice Management (7781)

1.0 Advocis: Structured Learning

ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL, AND GOVERNANCE (ESG)

In this 7-part mini-series, we explore key topics of ESG: Environmental, Social, and Governance – in financial institutions, investments and as a standard practice. The fundamentals of ESG have become an ethos of good corporate citizenship. And financial professionals are a major driver behind these permanent and positive changes. The course concludes with a final test. A passing grade of at least 60% is required.

1.0 IIROC: Professional Development

1.0 MFDA: Professional Development (7782)

1.0 Alberta Accreditation Committee: 1.0 Life (55279)

1.0 Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario: Life or A&S

1.0 Insurance Council of British Columbia: Life or A&S

1.0 Insurance Council of Manitoba: 1.0 Life or A&S (36261)

1.0 Insurance Councils of Saskatchewan: Life or A&S

1.0 CPA: 1.0 Verifiable CPD

1.0 CFA: 1.0 Professional Learning

1.0 FP Canada: Practice Management (7782)

1.0 Advocis: Structured Learning

EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS (ETFs)

Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) continue to grow as a core investment solution for Canadian investors. Easy accessibility, low cost and diversification have been critical drivers of success for the exchange-traded fund. In this series, we explore the world of ETFs, including the many advantages and even the disadvantages, including the obstacles preventing some advisors offering ETFs to clients. The course concludes with a final test. A passing grade of at least 60% is required.

1.0 IIROC: Professional Development

1.0 MFDA: Professional Development (8054)

1.0 Alberta Accreditation Committee: 1.0 Life (55745)

1.0 Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario: Life or A&S

1.0 Insurance Council of British Columbia: Life or A&S

1.0 Insurance Council of Manitoba: 1.0 Life or A&S (36264)

1.0 Insurance Councils of Saskatchewan: Life or A&S

1.0 CPA: 1.0 Verifiable CPD

1.0 CFA: 1.0 Professional Learning

1.0 FP Canada: Financial Planning (8054)

1.0 Advocis: Structured Learning

FINANCIAL PLANNING PART I

Historically, financial planning has been its own profession, practiced mostly by specialists with a particular focus and skill. Today, In a transparent era of demonstrating value to clients while differentiating amongst peers in a competitive landscape, financial professionals from all corners of the industry are embracing financial planning and adding value to the client experience. In the first of a multi-course program, this 10-part mini-series explores a cross-cut of financial planning topics to help financial professionals refine their planning skills. The course concludes with a final test. A passing grade of at least 60% is required.

1.0 IIROC: Professional Development

1.0 MFDA: Professional Development (7778)

1.0 Alberta Accreditation Committee: 1.0 Life (55280)

1.0 Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario: Life or A&S

1.0 Insurance Council of British Columbia: Life or A&S

1.0 Insurance Council of Manitoba: 1.0 Life or A&S (36266)

1.0 Insurance Councils of Saskatchewan: Life or A&S

1.0 CPA: 1.0 Verifiable CPD

1.0 CFA: 1.0 Professional Learning

1.0 FP Canada: Financial Planning (7778)

1.0 Advocis: Structured Learning

Generation X, Y, Z

In this 7-part mini-series, we explore financial planning and wealth management with an emphasis on the different generations. The course discusses key areas such as handling an inheritance and home ownership. Financial professionals are vital in assisting with the intergenerational transfer of wealth, and ensuring clients correctly manage their assets.

The course concludes with a final test. A passing grade of at least 60% is required.

1.0 IIROC: Professional Development

1.0 MFDA: Professional Development (9991)

1.0 Alberta Accreditation Committee: 1.0 Life (59132)

1.0 Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario: Life or A&S

1.0 Insurance Council of British Columbia: Life or A&S

1.0 Insurance Council of Manitoba: 1.0 Life or A&S (36276)

1.0 Insurance Councils of Saskatchewan: Life or A&S

1.0 CPA: 1.0 Verifiable CPD

1.0 CFA: 1.0 Professional Learning

1.0 FP Canada: Financial Planning (9991)

1.0 Advocis: Structured Learning

Practice Management: Building Your Book

In this 10-part mini-series, we explore key topics related to book building in context of practice management. Book building is an essential aspect of the job for financial planners and advisors. In this course, we discuss various strategies such as using robo advisors to help the book building process.

The course concludes with a final test. A passing grade of at least 60% is required.

1.0 IIROC: Professional Development

1.0 MFDA: Professional Development (9993)

1.0 Alberta Accreditation Committee: 1.0 Life (59140)

1.0 Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario: Life or A&S

1.0 Insurance Council of British Columbia: Life or A&S

1.0 Insurance Council of Manitoba: 1.0 Life or A&S (36273)

1.0 Insurance Councils of Saskatchewan: Life or A&S

1.0 CPA: 1.0 Verifiable CPD

1.0 CFA: 1.0 Professional Learning

1.0 FP Canada: Practice Management (9993)

1.0 Advocis: Structured Learning

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT PART I

This 10-part mini-series focuses on how financial professionals can grow and manage a successful business. From personal to professional development, strategic philanthropy, pricing models and work-life balance, practice management focuses on you, the advisor and overcoming the challenges and obstacles standing between you and success. The course concludes with a final test. A passing grade of at least 60% is required.

1.0 IIROC: Professional Development

1.0 MFDA: Professional Development (7775)

1.0 Alberta Accreditation Committee: 1.0 Life or A&S (55281)

1.0 Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario: Life or A&S

1.0 Insurance Council of British Columbia: Life or A&S

1.0 Insurance Council of Manitoba: 1.0 Life or A&S (36287)

1.0 Insurance Councils of Saskatchewan: Life or A&S

1.0 CPA: 1.0 Verifiable CPD

1.0 CFA: 1.0 Professional Learning

1.0 FP Canada: Practice Management (7775)

1.0 Advocis: Structured Learning

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT PART II

Practice Management Part II is a 10-part mini-series on how financial professionals can grow and manage a successful business. From personal to professional development, strategic philanthropy, pricing models and work-life balance, Practice Management focuses on you, the Advisor and overcoming the challenges and obstacles standing between you and success. The course concludes with a final test. A passing grade of at least 60% is required.

1.0 IIROC: Professional Development

1.0 MFDA: Professional Development (7776)

1.0 Alberta Accreditation Committee: 1.0 Life or A&S (55282)

1.0 Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario: Life or A&S

1.0 Insurance Council of British Columbia: Life or A&S

1.0 Insurance Council of Manitoba: 1.0 Life or A&S (36288)

1.0 Insurance Councils of Saskatchewan: Life or A&S

1.0 CPA: 1.0 Verifiable CPD

1.0 CFA: 1.0 Professional Learning

1.0 FP Canada: Practice Management (7776)

1.0 Advocis: Structured Learning

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT PART III

Practice Management Part III is a 10-part mini-series on how financial professionals can grow and manage a successful business. From personal to professional development, strategic philanthropy, pricing models and work-life balance, Practice Management focuses on you, the Advisor and overcoming the challenges and obstacles standing between you and success. The course concludes with a final test. A passing grade of at least 60% is required.

1.0 IIROC: Professional Development

1.0 MFDA: Professional Development (7777)

1.0 Alberta Accreditation Committee: 1.0 Life or A&S (55283)

1.0 Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario: Life or A&S

1.0 Insurance Council of British Columbia: Life or A&S

1.0 Insurance Council of Manitoba: 1.0 Life or A&S (36289)

1.0 Insurance Councils of Saskatchewan: Life or A&S

1.0 CPA: 1.0 Verifiable CPD

1.0 CFA: 1.0 Professional Learning

1.0 FP Canada: Practice Management (7777)

1.0 Advocis: Structured Learning

Practice Management: Technology

In this 11-part series, we learn how technology can make practice management more efficient and effective. In this course we discuss how technological tools can help financial professionals stay updated and serve their clients better.

The course concludes with a final test. A passing grade of at least 60% is required.

1.0 IIROC: Professional Development

1.0 MFDA: Professional Development (9992)

1.0 Alberta Accreditation Committee: 1.0 Life (59133)

1.0 Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario: Life or A&S

1.0 Insurance Council of British Columbia: Life or A&S

1.0 Insurance Council of Manitoba: 1.0 Life or A&S (36275)

1.0 Insurance Councils of Saskatchewan: Life or A&S

1.0 CPA: 1.0 Verifiable CPD

1.0 CFA: 1.0 Professional Learning

1.0 FP Canada: Practice Management (9992)

1.0 Advocis: Structured Learning

RETIREMENT PLANNING PART I

In this 10 part series, we explore the crucial topic of retirement planning, a significant aspect of financial planning. This course will enable the learners to know more about trends in retirement planning and advice from experts on the topic. The course concludes with a final test. A passing grade of at least 60% is required.

1.0 IIROC: Professional Development

1.0 MFDA: Professional Development (8670)

1.0 Alberta Accreditation Committee: 1.0 Life (55745)

1.0 Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario: Life or A&S

1.0 Insurance Council of British Columbia: Life or A&S

1.0 Insurance Council of Manitoba: 1.0 Life or A&S (36294)

1.0 Insurance Councils of Saskatchewan: Life or A&S

1.0 CPA: 1.0 Verifiable CPD

1.0 CFA: 1.0 Professional Learning

1.0 FP Canada: Financial Planning (8670)

1.0 Advocis: Structured Learning

TAX PLANNING: PART I

In this 10 part series, we explore key topics in tax planning. The course covers various useful topics such as insurance as a tax hedging strategy, possible tax hikes and various tax saving strategies. Financial professionals play a key role in helping their clients manage their tax bill. The course concludes with a final test. A passing grade of at least 60% is required.

1.0 IIROC: Professional Development

1.0 MFDA: Professional Development (8669)

1.0 Alberta Accreditation Committee: 1.0 Life (56593)

1.0 Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario: Life or A&S

1.0 Insurance Council of British Columbia: Life or A&S

1.0 Insurance Council of Manitoba: 1.0 Life or A&S (36297)

1.0 Insurance Councils of Saskatchewan: Life or A&S

1.0 CPA: 1.0 Verifiable CPD

1.0 CFA: 1.0 Professional Learning

1.0 FP Canada: Financial Planning (8669)

1.0 Advocis: Structured Learning

VULNERABLE AND SENIOR CLIENTS

With an aging demographic, seniors represent Canada’s fastest growing demographic – a demographic that has unique requirements and challenges. There is a growing concern about the vulnerabilities that exist with senior clients. And although not all seniors are vulnerable, many vulnerable people are seniors. In this 9-part series, we explore important topics that all advisors must be mindful of when working with vulnerable and senior clients. The course concludes with a final test. A passing grade of at least 60% is required.

1.0 IIROC: Professional Development

1.0 MFDA: Professional Development (7774)

1.0 Alberta Accreditation Committee: 1.0 Life or A&S (55284)

1.0 Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario: Life or A&S

1.0 Insurance Council of British Columbia: Life or A&S

1.0 Insurance Council of Manitoba: 1.0 Life or A&S (38420)

1.0 Insurance Councils of Saskatchewan: Life or A&S

1.0 CPA: 1.0 Verifiable CPD

1.0 CFA: 1.0 Professional Learning

1.0 FP Canada: Financial Planning (7774)

1.0 Advocis: Structured Learning

Understanding Course Accreditations
IIROC MFDA Alberta Accreditation Committee FP Canada
Professional
Development
Professional
Development
Life Life
or A&S
Financial
Planning
Practice
Management
Estate Planning 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
Cryptocurrency Considerations 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
Got Alts? Things to know about Liquid Alternatives 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
Part II: ESG – Environmental, Social & Governance 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
Practice Management: Setting Yourself Up For Success in 2022 and Beyond 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5
Practice Management: Navigating The Pandemic 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
Practice Management: Mental Health 0.75 1.0 1.0 1.0
Behavioural Finance 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
Client Management 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
Client Prospecting 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
Disclosure, Conflicts and Promotional Items 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
Diversity and Inclusion 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
Financial Planning Part 1 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
Generation X, Y, Z 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
Practice Management: Building Your Book 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
Practice Management Part I 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
Practice Management Part II 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
Practice Management Part III 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
Practice Management: Technology 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
Retirement Planning: Part I 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
Tax Planning: Part I 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
Vulnerable and Senior Clients 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0

Globe Advisor courses have been accredited by FP Canada and the Alberta Accreditation Committee (AAC), which covers a broad range of industry CE requirements.

Insurance

With the exception of Quebec, Globe Advisor courses satisfy Life and/or Accident & Sickness CE requirements in all provinces with insurance CE requirements (BC, AB, SK, MB, ON)

IIROC

IIROC registrants can satisfy Professional Development CE requirements with Globe Advisor courses. IIROC allows for courses that foster learning and development in areas relevant to investment dealers’ businesses, which have been accredited by other regulated platforms*.

MFDA

Currently, there are no CE requirements for MFDA-licensed advisors. However, the regulator is currently preparing to implement CE requirements, and we expect Globe Advisor courses will satisfy the CE requirements when the regulations have been finalized and introduced by the MFDA.

Designations

Globe Advisor courses satisfy CE requirements for many designations. To see how they satisfy CE requirements for each designation, click on the links to view the specific credential.

CFP® : Practice Management or Financial Planning Credits (link)(link)

CIM®: Professional Development Credits (link)(link)

CIWM: Professional Development Credits (link)(link)

CLU®: Continuing Education Credits (link)

PFP®: Professional Development Credits (link)

CFA®: Professional Learning Credits (link)

CPA®: Verifiable Continuing Professional Development Hours (link)

*IIROC
“Individuals are allowed to use courses offered by other regulated platforms and organizations for CE credit if the course meets requirements of Rule 2653” (2.2 Guidance on IIROC’s Continuing Education Program)

Rule 2653:

Compliance: Courses which cover ethical issues, regulatory developments and rules governing investment dealer conduct.

Professional Development: Courses which fosters learning and development in areas relevant to investment dealer business. (IIROC Rule 2653)

Credits by the Alberta Accreditation Committee (AAC), to satisfy CE requirements for licensed insurance agents in provinces where CE requirements are in place.

Licencees and designation holders are ultimately responsible to demonstrate that they have satisfied their continuing education requirements.

*Determining which courses satisfy specific CE requirements is the responsibility of the licensee and/or designation holder, not The Globe and Mail and Learnedly.

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