Earn 30 CE credits with the Canadian Deposits Course
RDBA’s accredited self-study course for deposit brokers and financial professionals.
Strengthen your professional standing and meet your CE requirements. The Canadian Deposits Self-Study Course (CDC) is accredited by the Institute for Advanced Financial Education and eligible for 30 Continuing Education credits on successful completion.
30
CE credits earned
100%
Online & self-paced
60h
Suggested study time
1 year
Enrolment access
Why take the Canadian Deposits Course?
Formal, standardized training that proves your expertise and keeps you compliant.
Stay current
Keep pace with industry trends and regulatory changes across Canada’s deposit markets.
Earn client trust
Demonstrate a clear commitment to professional development and high ethical standards.
Meet your CE requirements
Fulfill the mandatory CE credits needed to maintain your certifications and designations.
Improve your career prospects by showcasing your expertise and dedication to the profession.
What you’ll learn
The Canadian Deposits Course (CDC) is a comprehensive, self-paced online program covering the full Canadian deposit and fixed-income landscape.
- Consumer Insurance Protection — the insurance products available to consumers.
- Products & Investment Strategies — deposit products and how to use them.
- Registered Investment Plans — the main registered plans and their benefits.
- Estate & Tax Basics — foundational estate planning and tax considerations.
- Managing an Effective Brokerage — skills to run and grow a successful practice.
- Ethical & Professional Responsibilities — your duties to clients and regulators.
Who should enrol
Built for professionals in Canada’s deposit and fixed-income markets
Whether you’re just starting out or deepening your expertise, the CDC gives you formal, standardized training and a recognized credential.
Deposit Brokers
Sharpen your product knowledge and meet professional standards.
Financial Advisors
Add deposit and fixed-income expertise to your practice.
Investment Professionals
Master registered plans, insurance protection, and strategy.
New to the industry
Build a solid foundation in Canadian deposits from the ground up.
Career-focused professionals
Stand out with an accredited, recognized credential.
Course details
Everything you need to know before you enrol
The CDC is a self-paced online course designed to fit around your professional schedule.
Format & delivery
- Delivered 100% online and fully self-paced
- Language: English
- Suggested study time: 60 hours
Enrolment period
- 1-year enrolment period from the date of registration
- Study at your own pace, on your own schedule
Exam & assessment
- Online and unproctored — 40 multiple-choice questions
- Passing grade: 75%
- Up to 3 attempts
Certificate & CE credits
- Certificate issued on successful completion
- Eligible for 30 CE credits
- Accredited by the Institute for Advanced Financial Education (IAFE)
Accredited & CE-credit eligible
Recognized by the industry
The CDC is accredited by the Institute for Advanced Financial Education (IAFE). In the Institute’s opinion, the content aligns with the FPSC’s CE requirements:
- Professional Responsibility — 1 CE credit
- Practice Management — 2 CE credits
- Financial Planning — 27 CE credits
- It remains the responsibility of the CFP Professional to confirm CE credit requirements.
Simple, transparent pricing
Members save $100 on the Canadian Deposits Course.
Standard
- Full Canadian Deposits self-study course
- Eligible for 30 CE credits on completion
- 1-year enrolment access
- Online, self-paced learning
RDBA Members
- Everything in the Standard plan
- Member savings of $100
- Eligible for 30 CE credits on completion
- 1-year enrolment access
Contact the RDBA for member discount information.