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CE Requirements for CSI (CIM)

Professionals working in Insurance or Finance often require Continuing Education credits to maintain their designation. Browse courses that meet your requirements, or choose one of our course packages, specially curated to advance your knowledge. The courses on continuingeducation.learnformula may be counted towards professionally relevant, verifiable learning activities. It is the student's responsibility to confirm that the courses they take are valid for credit in their jurisdiction.

Requirements Overview

Last updatedAug 21, 2026
scheduleCE Requirement
30 / 2 Years
calendar_clockLicense Renewal Period
December 31
cycleRequirements Cycle
Biennial
listsIncluding
20 CE credits of Professional Development10 CE credits of Compliance

Simplifying Regulations for 2026

Requirements

CIM® designation holders must complete 30 CE Hours every 2 years, with the cycle running January 1 of an even year to December 31 of the following odd year.

The 30-hour requirement must include:

  • 20 hours Professional Development
  • 10 hours Compliance

All CE must correspond to competencies in the CIM® Professional Competency Profile.

Accreditation & Course Eligibility

CE activities do not need to be pre-approved by CSI. Courses, seminars, webinars, and programs from third-party providers are acceptable if they align with the CIM® competencies.

Acceptable activities include:

  • Seminars, webinars, and conferences
  • Online courses with proof of completion (exam or quiz)
  • Programs offered by recognized educational providers

Unacceptable activities include:

  • Client seminars or client-focused writing
  • Basic business skills training (e.g., Word, Excel)
  • Non-verifiable activities such as casual reading
  • Proprietary product training not tied to competencies

Reporting, Record-Keeping & Auditing

CIM® holders must maintain records of CE activities and are not required to submit documentation at renewal unless selected for audit. Supporting documents must be retained for at least 1 year after the cycle ends and may include:

  • Certificate of completion or attendance
  • Course description or agenda
  • Proof of passing a test or quiz

Certificates must clearly show:

  • Attendee name
  • Provider name (with signature or logo)
  • Course title
  • Date and location
  • CE credit hours
  • CE type (Professional Development or Compliance)

CSI conducts annual audits, selecting a percentage of renewal applicants each quarter. Members must provide documentation within the audit timeline or risk losing credits toward compliance.

LearnFormula is not affiliated with the Canadian Securities Institute. For full information, please visit: https://www.csi.ca/en/credentials/cim/ce-course-guidelines

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