Professional Licensing
Mortgage, finance, insurance and professional designation exams.
Overview
Federally and provincially regulated professional designations — mortgage, life insurance, securities, financial planning and HR.
Career pathways
- Mortgage agent (Level 1) → broker (Level 2)
- LLQP → licensed life insurance / accident & sickness agent
- CSC → IIROC registered representative
- CHRP-designated HR professional
Industry demand
Regulator demand for licensed advisors keeps pace with household financial complexity. Mortgage and insurance designations are the largest annual volume in Canada.
Typical salary
Mortgage agent (first year): CAD $50,000–$80,000. LLQP-licensed agent: CAD $55,000–$90,000. CSC-licensed bank rep: CAD $60,000–$85,000.
Certifications in this category
- Mortgage Agent Licensing Practice Exam
- Mortgage Broker Licensing Practice Exam
- LLQP (Life Licence Qualification Program) Practice Exam
- Canadian Securities Course (CSC) Practice Exam
- IFIC Mutual Funds Licensing Practice Exam
- Certified Financial Planner (CFP) Practice Exam
- Chartered Investment Manager (CIM) Practice Exam
- Public Service Entrance Exam (PSEE)
- RCMP Police Aptitude Battery (RPAB)
- PMP (Project Management Professional)
- CHRP Knowledge Exam
- Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP)
- Administrative Professional (CAP)
Study resources
- Regulator candidate handbook (FSRA, CIRO, etc.)
- Course-provider textbook for your designation
- Practice ethics, suitability and KYC case sets