CPH — Conduct & Practices Handbook (Study Hub + Practice)
Prepare for the Conduct & Practices Handbook (CPH) with an official-weighted syllabus, compliance-focused cheat sheet (workflows + glossary), study plan, resources, and practice.
The Conduct & Practices Handbook (CPH) is the “rules and professionalism” exam in many Canadian registration paths. It rewards candidates who can recognize:
- what must be documented (KYC, suitability, disclosure)
- what must be escalated (complaints, red flags, conflicts)
- which rule theme applies (fair dealing, supervision, market integrity, client-first thinking)
Official exam format (CSI): 100 multiple-choice questions, 3 hours, proctored (remote or in-person at a test centre), passing grade 60%.
Use this hub as your structured prep path:
- Start with the Overview to understand the exam’s scope and style.
- Follow the Study Plan for 30/60/90‑day prep.
- Work the Syllabus as your checklist.
- Use the Cheatsheet for high-yield rules, workflows, and terminology (glossary included).
- Train speed using Practice.
Select a section below to begin.
In this section
- CPH Cheatsheet — High-Yield Rules, Workflows, Decision Tables & Glossary
Last-mile CPH review: KYC/suitability workflow, conflicts, communications, complaints, AML, market integrity, supervision, plus a large compliance terminology glossary and light formulas.
- CPH FAQ — Common Questions (Suitability, Conflicts, Complaints, AML)
Frequently asked questions for CPH: how to study scenario-heavy compliance content, what to prioritize, and how to use this hub.
- CPH Overview — What’s Tested (Rules, Ethics, and “What Should You Do Next?”)
Overview of the Conduct & Practices Handbook (CPH): official exam format and weightings, core themes, common scenario patterns, and a practical prep strategy.
- CPH Practice — Compliance Scenarios & Decision Drills
Practice CPH with compliance scenarios mapped to the syllabus: suitability, conflicts, communication rules, AML, complaints, supervision, and market integrity.
- CPH Resources — Official CSI Links
Official CSI sources for CPH: course overview, curriculum, and exam weightings/structure.
- CPH Study Plan (30 / 60 / 90 Days)
A practical Conduct & Practices Handbook (CPH) study plan: 30-day intensive, 60-day balanced, and 90-day part-time schedules aligned to CSI’s chapters and exam weightings.
- CPH Syllabus — Learning Objectives by Topic
Blueprint-aligned learning objectives for the Conduct & Practices Handbook (CPH), organized by topic with quick links to targeted practice.